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.
Matthew matched with Katie from Bold Futures Now for a Logo Design project!
Lighthouse MI received an application from Tammy for a Human Resources consultation call.
Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred) received an application from Pei-Chen for a Flexible Tech Support project.
The Story of Stuff Project received an application from Timothy for a Leadership Coaching project.
Outreach Community Health Centers, Inc. received an application from Pei-Chen for a Process Improvement project.
Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred) received an application from Samar for a Tech Systems Set Up project.
Jonathan matched with Chloe from Northern California Land Trust for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
LaTanya from Marlene's Kaleidoscope listed a Salesforce Training project.
Winston from Scruteon listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Chatterjee matched with Alyssa from CLOSET OF HOPE for an Email Marketing Copywriting project!
Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Bronwyn from Urban Bird Collective listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Alyssa from CLOSET OF HOPE listed a Website Content Plan project.
Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER listed a Storytelling project.
Nur matched with KENNETH from Children Matter Family Life Center for an Excel Training project!
Pa Ousman from WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Dane matched with Monique from Community Mediation DC for a Tech Systems Review project!
Katie from Fight Like a Grrrl Club listed an Online Research project.
Toni matched with Kerrigan from Skylight Boutique for a Finance consultation call!
Vanessa matched with Alice from Public Health Council of the Upper Valley for an Email Marketing System Set Up project!
Benjamin matched with Towana from Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach (DAPCO) for a Grant Proposal Template Development project!
Pooja matched with Laura from Messmer High School for a Salesforce Training project!
Elizabeth from WINDHORSE INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH, INC. listed an Accounting Systems Review project.
Diane from FRIENDS OF HARBISON STATE FOREST INC listed a Website Major Update project.
Sandra from Hampton Healthy Families listed a Website Visual Design project.
Indi matched with Michael from Health Access Innovation for a Website User Experience project!
Anna from Maine Environmental Education Association listed a Data Collection Plan project.
Andrew from Cape Cod Challenger Club listed a Website Major Update project.
Harry matched with Sarad from COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF VIRGINIA for an Event Slideshow Creation project!
Chas matched with Marquis from Side by Side VA for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Mark matched with Karen from Insight Garden Program for a Social Media consultation call!
Doris matched with Joshua from Sanilac County Community Foundation for a Print Materials Design project!
Sherin from Trial Impact Project listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
melissa from Parents Against SSFL listed a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
El matched with Kim from SHENANDOAH COUNTY SEARCH INCORPORATED for an Organizational One-Pager project!
Joshua from Sanilac County Community Foundation listed a Microsoft Teams Set-Up & Training project.
Lori from Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred) listed a Google Ads Set Up project.
Lori from Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred) listed a Tech Systems Set Up project.
Lori from Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred) listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Chaithra matched with Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Aurelia matched with Lindsay from B FREE Wellness Inc for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project!
Jim matched with Rochelle from Safe & Sound Ministries for a Succession Planning Sessions project!
Hepzipha matched with Diane from Drug Free Charlotte County for a Human Resources consultation call!
Satyajit matched with Diane from Drug Free Charlotte County for a Human Resources consultation call!
Michelle matched with Diane from Drug Free Charlotte County for a Human Resources consultation call!
Mary from Suffield Community Aid listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Dahlia matched with Diane from Drug Free Charlotte County for a Human Resources consultation call!
Ashley from Voices of Jubilee listed an Organizational Strategy 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 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 Matthew B. helped Bold Futures Now
How Jonathan M. helped Northern California Land Trust
How Nur A. helped Children Matter Family Life Center
How Vanessa B. helped Public Health Council of the Upper Valley
How Pooja A. helped Messmer High School
How Doris L. helped Sanilac County Community Foundation
How Luca C. helped Resilient Cities and Communities
How Eziaha N. helped Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendlton
How David S. helped The Kindertransport Association
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]