Join Us in Shaping New York’s Musical Future
Volunteering at the Museum of Music & Entertainment in New York City offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation and celebration of the city’s vibrant music culture. We believe that volunteers are essential partners in our mission, helping us create meaningful experiences for children, families, and communities. By offering your time, skills, and passion, you become part of a team dedicated to education, creativity, and cultural enrichment. Whether assisting in workshops, guiding visitors, or supporting events, your involvement directly enhances the lives of those we serve and ensures that MOMENT remains a welcoming, inspiring space for all.
Why Volunteer
Volunteering at the Museum of Music & Entertainment in New York City allows you to be an active part of preserving and celebrating the city’s vibrant musical heritage. Our volunteers help bridge the gap between education, creativity, and community, making every visitor experience meaningful and enriching. By offering your time, energy, and skills, you contribute directly to inspiring young learners, supporting artists, and strengthening the bonds within our local neighborhoods. Volunteering at MOMENT is not just about giving back — it’s about joining a passionate team dedicated to shaping a living, breathing cultural institution where music comes alive for everyone. Every hour you spend with us has a lasting impact, helping to foster creativity, curiosity, and community engagement.
Why Volunteer
Inspiring Connection, Empowering Creativity, Strengthening CommunityThe impact of MOMENT extends far beyond our museum walls. Every visitor, student, and artist who engages with our programs becomes part of a larger movement — one that celebrates the transformative power of music in everyday life. Our educational initiatives have reached countless children and families across New York, providing opportunities for learning, self-expression, and cultural appreciation.
Our exhibits and performances tell stories that inspire empathy, creativity, and pride in New York’s musical heritage. Young learners discover how rhythm shapes communication, how melody can express emotion, and how history lives through sound. Artists find a platform to share their craft, families reconnect through shared experiences, and educators gain tools to bring music to life in their teaching.
There are numerous ways to contribute your talents as a volunteer at MOMENT. You can assist with educational programs by supporting teachers during music workshops, guiding children through interactive exhibits, or helping to organize performances and special events. Volunteers may also participate in community outreach, helping to connect the museum’s programs with schools, cultural organizations, and local artists. Those with administrative, research, or technical skills can contribute to archival projects, marketing initiatives, or digital content creation. We offer flexible schedules and tailored opportunities to ensure that each volunteer’s time and skills are matched with meaningful tasks, creating an experience that is rewarding for both the individual and the community.
Ways to Help
Impact of Volunteering
The contributions of our volunteers ripple across the museum and into the wider community. By supporting educational programs, volunteers help children develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for music. Their involvement allows MOMENT to reach more families, expand programs, and enhance the quality of our exhibits and events. Volunteers also serve as ambassadors of our mission, helping to foster connections between the museum, the community, and local artists. The shared enthusiasm and dedication of our volunteers amplify our ability to preserve New York City’s musical legacy while creating enriching experiences that inspire and uplift everyone who visits. Through volunteering at MOMENT, individuals not only make a difference in the lives of children and families but also become part of a collaborative effort to keep the city’s music alive for generations to come.