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.
Wisconsin Theater Arts received an application from Matthew for a Google Ads Campaign Support project.
Cape Ivy received an application from Maryam for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
ORG Bahamas Foundation received an application from Maryam for a Branded Digital Assets project.
Community & Home Supports, Inc received an application from Gray for a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Hope of Buffalo, Inc (dba Peaceprints of WNY) received an application from Royale for a Video Editing project.
FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO CHARACTER EDUCATION PROJECT FACE PROJECT received an application from Steve for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Noteworthy Philadelphia received an application from Zhenhua for a Grant Prospect Research project.
Tina from Charlottesville High School Band Boosters listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Gregory matched with Samantha from Theatre Bristol for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Kurran matched with Allie from Ventana Wilderness Alliance for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Rachel matched with Sierra from Youth Empowerment in Action for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Tonya matched with Sierra from Youth Empowerment in Action for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Process Improvement project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Shawn matched with Scott from Cardea Health for a Website consultation call!
Timothy matched with Scott from Cardea Health for a Website consultation call!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Process Improvement project.
Cindy from Cape Ivy listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Padmakshi matched with Camarie from Center for Fatherless Youth Development for an Instagram Set Up & Strategy project!
Jill matched with Margarita from West Texas Counseling & Guidance for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a HR Software Setup (HRIS) project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Presentation Creation project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Flexible Program Strategy Support project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Tech Systems Review project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Process Improvement project.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Process Improvement project.
Lauren from California Alliance for Community Composting listed a Communications consultation call.
Camila from JerseySTEM listed a Process Improvement project.
Victoria matched with Lori from Outreach - Center for Community Resources for a Translation project!
Kelly from MNprov listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Seshu matched with Kelly from MNprov for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Michelle from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio listed a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Alexis from SAISD Foundation listed a Public Relations consultation call.
Aleeya matched with Christina from Uloma Immigrants' House for a Flexible Web Development Support project!
shakara from Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Malcolm from Code Tenderloin listed a Communications consultation call.
Kendall from Respite Care of San Antonio listed an Illustration project.
Chirag matched with Sandra from Congregation B'nai Israel for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Henal matched with Sandra from Congregation B'nai Israel for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Rashmika matched with Sandra from Congregation B'nai Israel for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Nancy matched with Mandy from Milan Seniors for Healthy Living for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Nishita matched with Maria from Code Tenderloin for a Social Media consultation call!
Sarah matched with Maria from Code Tenderloin for a Social Media consultation call!
Mercy matched with Maria from Code Tenderloin for a Social Media consultation call!
Mary matched with Maria from Code Tenderloin for a Social Media consultation call!
Yeshaya matched with Maria from Code Tenderloin for a Social Media consultation call!
Nancy matched with Maria from Code Tenderloin for a Social Media consultation call!
Brodrick matched with Elena from Hopewell Downtown Partnership Inc. for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Suzanne from FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO CHARACTER EDUCATION PROJECT FACE PROJECT listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Victoria from River Aid San Antonio listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment 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 Gregory G. helped Theatre Bristol
How Kurran S. helped Ventana Wilderness Alliance
How Rachel G. helped Youth Empowerment in Action
How Jill S. helped West Texas Counseling & Guidance
How Aleeya M. helped Uloma Immigrants' House
How Khizra T. helped United Rocks
How Leslie R. helped No Brain Is The Same
How Agada A. helped Womens Fund of Western Massachusetts
How Farheen F. helped Project 10:27
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]