Volunteering with us
Looking for meaningful ways to volunteer? Street Symphony brings music, connection, and compassion to the heart of Los Angeles.
Street Symphony’s mission is simple: use music to restore dignity and belonging. Every concert, meal service, and outreach event depends on volunteers who believe in the power of connection through service. We offer Skid Row volunteer opportunities for musicians, event helpers, and creative professionals who want to make a direct impact in our community.
Why Volunteer
Volunteering in Skid Row is a powerful way to engage with your community and stand beside those experiencing homelessness or incarceration.
At Street Symphony, our volunteers don’t just “give back” — they build relationships and share humanity through art, service, and presence.
Support music programs in shelters, clinics, and correctional facilities
Work alongside local artists and community partners
Experience first-hand how music can bridge divides and foster hope
Help sustain vital programs that uplift Skid Row residents year-round
Ways to volunteer
Join the Street Symphony Volunteer Community
When you volunteer in Skid Row with Street Symphony, you help create a more compassionate Los Angeles. Every event, every song, and every small act of service contributes to connection, hope, and healing.Be part of a community using music to make a difference — one performance, one person, and one Skid Row volunteer shift at a time.
Volunteer Musicians
If you’re a musician searching for a way to volunteer in Skid Row, this is your stage. Street Symphony’s volunteer musicians perform in shelters, county jails, and recovery programs throughout Los Angeles, bringing music to audiences who rarely have access to live performance.
WHO IT'S FOR
Professional and pre-professional musicians, from classical to jazz, mariachi to gospel, who believe in using their art for good.
General Volunteers & Skilled Contributors
Want to contribute your talents behind the scenes? Street Symphony welcomes general volunteers who bring specialized skills to help our work reach further. Whether you’re a storyteller, designer, or videographer, your expertise helps us grow the impact of our Skid Row programs.
Event Volunteers
Street Symphony’s events on Skid Row and across Los Angeles rely on dedicated, compassionate helpers. Event volunteers are the backbone of our Skid Row community events, helping with setup, community outreach, and meaningful engagement.
No musical background needed — just a caring heart and a willingness to serve.
