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.
Bernard from FELLOWS listed a Website consultation call.
Chris matched with Karen from Insight Garden Program for an Email Layout & Template project!
Brenda matched with Candice from fightGLOBESITY for a Website Minor Update project!
Benjamin matched with Heather from Oakland Literacy Coalition for a Marketing Materials consultation call!
Abdullah matched with Heather from Oakland Literacy Coalition for a Marketing Materials consultation call!
Erin from Wildflower Composers listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Keila matched with Heather from Oakland Literacy Coalition for a Marketing Materials consultation call!
Frida from Fossil Free Culture NL listed a Website Technical Updates project.
Kayla from Reel Works listed a Hiring Strategy project.
Anna from Ridge 2 River listed a Website consultation call.
Emmanuel matched with Jacoby from Young Men of Distinction for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Jessica matched with Cindy from The Village: Autism Alliance for a Grant Readiness Assessment project!
Donna from Onondaga Council On Alcoholism and Addiction Inc. dba Prevention Network listed a Time Management Coaching project.
Kayti from Creating Freedom Movements listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Neal matched with Kayti from Creating Freedom Movements for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Mohamed Khalif matched with Rebecca from Better Because Collective for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Mark matched with Rebecca from Better Because Collective for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Hepzipha matched with Rebecca from Better Because Collective for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Aaron from Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center listed an Excel Training project.
keith matched with Rebecca from Better Because Collective for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Linda from Sourcewise listed a Translation project.
Vivian matched with Kaylin from Grow Nashua for a Translation project!
Robert matched with Rebecca from Better Because Collective for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Adam matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Benjamin matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Linda from Sourcewise listed a Translation project.
Nadeem matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Brian matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Aaron from Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center listed a Presentation Creation project.
Senelisiwe matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Jude Nkem matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Harisha matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Andrea matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Paul matched with Samantha from The Center for Health Care Services for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Aaron from Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Linda from Sourcewise listed a Translation project.
John from Legal Aid Justice Center listed a Management Skills Coaching project.
Deirdre matched with Sophina from Theater Mu for a Change Management Coaching project!
Shana from Virginia Highlands Festival listed a Social Media Audit project.
Christine from Arizona State University Foundation listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Juan from Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke Valley listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Noemi from Farm Discovery at Live Earth listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Cindy matched with M. Camila from Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) for a Leadership Coaching project!
Kristen from GuateMaya Alliance listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Kristen from GuateMaya Alliance listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Mariana from Edu-Futuro listed a Process Assessment project.
Melissa from Fiver Children's Foundation listed a Website consultation call.
Shobana matched with Lauren from Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) for a Website consultation call!
Ivana matched with Lauren from Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) for a Website consultation call!
Jean Noel matched with Lauren from Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) for a Website consultation call!
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 video consultations
One hour video consultations 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.
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 Chris P. helped Insight Garden Program
How Brenda M. helped fightGLOBESITY
How Benjamin E. helped Oakland Literacy Coalition
How Jessica S. helped The Village: Autism Alliance
How Deirdre B. helped Theater Mu
How Cindy M. helped Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE)
How Scott L. helped YoungMoms
How Keer H. helped Hearts of Empowerment
How Chad P. helped Our Spot KC
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]