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.
For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation received an application from Hiep for a Data Collection Plan project.
THRIVE Peninsula received an application from Hiep for a Flexible Tech Support project.
StreetWaves Corp received an application from Khizzar for a Website Major Update project.
Milwaukee Fellows received an application from Keith for a Social Media consultation call.
ORG Bahamas Foundation received an application from Mercy for a Website Major Update project.
Urban Roots MN received an application from Satyajit for a Human Resources consultation call.
The Story of Stuff Project received an application from Manasi for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
CreaTV San Jose (San Jose Community Media Access Corporation) received an application from Cecil for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Independence Now received an application from Hiep for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
The Village Method received an application from Khizzar for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Hicham matched with Shari from Independent Housing Initiative, Inc. for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Sakshi from CreaTV San Jose (San Jose Community Media Access Corporation) listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Denice from The Bronze Chapter listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Denice from The Bronze Chapter listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Denice from The Bronze Chapter listed a Copywriting project.
Husieni matched with George from Lights Back On Inc. for a Giving Campaign Calendar project!
Denice from The Bronze Chapter listed a Copywriting project.
Flavian matched with Rob from United Way Boyertown Area for a Website Major Update project!
Stuart matched with Anna from Georgia River Network for a Proposal Review project!
Ana matched with LaTania from Blazing Stars for a Social Media consultation call!
Katey from Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer listed a Google Ads Campaign Support project.
Hazeda from Roots and Wings listed a Flexible Coaching Support project.
Leah from ORG Bahamas Foundation listed a Website Major Update project.
Vladislav matched with Shannon from Outreach - Center for Community Resources for a Website consultation call!
Seth matched with Shannon from Outreach - Center for Community Resources for a Website consultation call!
Patty matched with Shannon from Outreach - Center for Community Resources for a Website consultation call!
Yeshaya matched with Shannon from Outreach - Center for Community Resources for a Website consultation call!
Kelvin matched with Shannon from Outreach - Center for Community Resources for a Website consultation call!
Amy from Story District listed a Website consultation call.
Abdullah matched with Amy from Story District for a Website consultation call!
Derek matched with Shannon from Outreach - Center for Community Resources for a Website consultation call!
Anna from Ridge 2 River listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Jeff matched with Lindsey from Nourish Colorado for a Google Ads Set Up project!
Kiara matched with Jasmine from Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition for an Illustration project!
Beth matched with Lauren from Happy Place Cooking Space, Inc. for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Jitendra matched with Lori from Sanzuma for a Website consultation call!
Sarah matched with Colleen from Mountain Watershed Association for a Website Copywriting project!
Tereza matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Mishel matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Aditi matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Josh matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Yeshaya matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Adam matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Vanessa matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Kaitlyn matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Nick matched with Monica from Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Website consultation call!
Adam matched with Amy from Community Action House for a Google Workspace Set Up project!
Afrin matched with Maria from Coalitions and Collaboratives for a Website consultation call!
Josh matched with Maria from Coalitions and Collaboratives for a Website consultation call!
Odunayo matched with Maria from Coalitions and Collaboratives 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 Hicham B. helped Independent Housing Initiative, Inc.
How Husieni G. helped Lights Back On Inc.
How Stuart W. helped Georgia River Network
How Ana S. helped Blazing Stars
How Jeff R. helped Nourish Colorado
How Kiara B. helped Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition
How Sarah S. helped Mountain Watershed Association
How Nikki Shiqi L. helped ACT for Women and Girls
How Ryan M. helped Marlene's Kaleidoscope
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]