Volunteer your skills to strengthen local nonprofits
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That's where you come in. By volunteering for a project, or even just getting on a phone call to provide advice, you are giving so much more than your time. You are supporting organizational growth, which enables nonprofits to have an even greater social good impact.
Courtney matched with Amani G. from JAIA (Just as I am) Youth Empowerment for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
RiseBoro Community Partnership received an application from Ahmed for a Data Visualization project.
Salma from Afghan Support Network listed a Video Editing project.
Bushra matched with Nita from A Healthier, Happier Me Foundation for a Flexible Tech Support project!
Sunny from Floras village listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Sunny from Floras village listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Chikaodi from I Can Do 26 Point 2 Kids listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
Lauren from Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) listed a Social Media consultation call.
Erica matched with Lisa from Multicultural Center of Marin for a Management consultation call!
Agada matched with Courtney from Access to Doorways Inc for a Website Major Update project!
Daphne from Friends of the Earth listed a Communications consultation call.
Larry matched with Michael from Every Thursday Night for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Michael matched with Michael from Every Thursday Night for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Suzanne from Girls Inc of the Valley listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Perry matched with Mandy from Love 2 Read, Inc. for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Jack matched with Peter from Wisconsin Theater Arts for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Coaching Support project.
Yeshaya matched with Martha from Our Lady of Guadalupe Free Clinic for a Website consultation call!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed an Event Concept & Plan project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Joshua matched with Christin from Renaissance of Hope for a Social Media Set Up project!
Hanna from Move2Health Equity listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Copywriting project.
Hanna from Move2Health Equity listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Bronwyn from Urban Bird Collective listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Stephanie matched with Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® for a HR Policy Writing project!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Video Editing project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Copywriting Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Nora matched with Sarah from RiseBoro Community Partnership for a Translation project!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Jen matched with Sunny from Floras village for a Grant Application Review project!
Divesh matched with Elizabeth from St. Adalbert Health and Wellness Program for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project!
Shawna from Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Shawna from Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority listed a Brochure Writing project.
Wyatt matched with Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® for a Flexible Tech Support project!
Micah from 350 Colorado listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Madeline from ChildSavers listed a Translation project.
Madeline from ChildSavers listed a Translation project.
Chas matched with Eric from Catalyst Sports for a Management Skills Coaching project!
Camilla matched with Julie from Lotus Of Hope Yoga for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Ranjit from Ebony Ice listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Mostofa matched with Mandy from Love 2 Read, Inc. for a Copywriting project!
Minel matched with Shanita from Yes, M.I.S.S. Inc. for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Ashley matched with Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® for a Social Media Audit project!
There's something for everyone
Projects
Our projects range from 5 to 50 hours. Put your skills into practice by working on projects related to marketing, IT, finance, and more.
One hour calls
One hour consultation calls allow you to immediately support a nonprofit with a specific question or need.
Written Consultation or Microvolunteering
Answer a nonprofit question in 15 minutes or less.
Donate
Give direct donations to causes aligned with your values.
In-person volunteering
Give back with your peers and volunteer on-site with local nonprofits.
Volunteer event
Give back to meaningful causes and connecting different departments across the company—all in just one day.
Great Connections Are Made Here
How Courtney R. helped JAIA (Just as I am) Youth Empowerment
How Agada A. helped Access to Doorways Inc
How Perry B. helped Love 2 Read, Inc.
How Jack J. helped Wisconsin Theater Arts
How Nora H. helped RiseBoro Community Partnership
How Jen C. helped Floras village
How deborah S. helped Virginia Youth Tobacco Projects Coalition
How Steven G. helped Petersburg is Growing Inc.
How Mark B. helped Last Mile Health
What Other Volunteers are Saying
Frequently asked questions
New around here? Start with the basics.
Catchafire is an online platform for virtual, skills-based volunteering. Through Catchafire, professionals are able to directly support causes they care about by helping nonprofits with projects that match their skill sets. And because projects can be completed from anywhere, Catchafire makes it possible for nonprofits and skilled volunteers to connect for good, from all around the world!
Skills-based volunteering is a high impact form of volunteering that allows individuals to donate their professional skills and expertise, which in turn allows a nonprofit to build its capacity and focus more efficiently on its mission.
Skilled volunteers help nonprofits fill critical knowledge and staffing gaps, they work as thought partners on strategic projects, and they complete specific projects that require specialized skills, training, or experience. Very often, the relationships between volunteers and nonprofits extend far beyond the scope of the initial project that brought them together.
A specific example of skills-based volunteering is a marketing professional who volunteers to help a nonprofit create a marketing strategy.
The nonprofit will review your application to decide whether they want to move forward with an interview. If so, you will be contacted by Catchafire to schedule the call. Nonprofits are encouraged to decide promptly, but there is no set timeline for when they will reply.
After the interview, you can log into your account dashboard and ACCEPT or PASS on the match. Once both parties accept, you are officially matched and can begin the project. If you need to exchange any materials or have follow-up conversations to determine if it is a good fit after the interview, you are encouraged to do so.
Yes! All projects have been designed to allow you to work with the nonprofit organization remotely.
Projects vary in length from 1 to 50 hours, depending on the project type. Estimated hours are indicated for each project.
Yes! In fact, we recommend you apply to 2-4 projects at any given time. This will maximize your chances of matching. If you end up being selected for too many projects, you can always withdraw your application before or after you interview with the nonprofit. Once you say yes, we ask that you honor your commitment to work with the organization.
About this program
Catchafire is working with major foundations throughout the Bay to strengthen local nonprofit organizations by connecting them with skilled, pro bono professionals.
Through these connections, we are hoping to build more connected communities and foster a culture of civic engagement that is an everyday part of life.
If you are interested in getting your community involved please contact Catchafire.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]