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.
Shannon matched with Kimberly from Soulful Seeds for a Communications consultation call!
LEAP for Education received an application from Sophie for an Excel Training project.
Access of West Michigan received an application from Kimberly for a HR Software Setup (HRIS) project.
BlackOak Collective received an application from William for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
United In Love Inc received an application from Ziyu for an Excel Training project.
One America Movement received an application from William for a Customer Database (CRM) Audit project.
Yajaira matched with Mashaun from T.H.U.G.G.I.N For Christ for an Employee Handbook project!
Tiffany matched with Desiree from Manilatown Heritage Foundation for a Management consultation call!
Nicole matched with Joann from Regenerating Our Offspring Through Stories, Inc. for a Website Audit project!
Maryfrance matched with Latanya from Forever Captain Poodaman The Ahmad Butler Foundation for a Website Visual Design project!
Adama from Weekend-Adventures.org listed a Program Strategy & Goals project.
Ynez from Omni Affordable Housing Inc listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Jessica from Boys & Girls Clubs of the High Rockies listed an Excel-Based Accounting System project.
Tim matched with Jennifer from Oakland Literacy Coalition for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Mai from University of Haifa listed a Display Materials Design project.
Vince from Black Boarders CT listed a Video Editing project.
Vince from Black Boarders CT listed a Thank You Letter project.
SD from World Love Forum listed a Communications consultation call.
Adrea from impacthumanity listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Strange Incorporated received an application from Brianna for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Crim Fitness Foundation received an application from Manas for an Identify Success Metrics project.
Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) received an application from Eva for a Translation project.
KR Scholars received an application from El for a Photo Editing project.
Seaside Sustainability received an application from Kamel for a Market Analysis project.
Surfers Against Sewage received an application from Felicity for a Copywriting project.
A Better Road Foundation Inc received an application from Henry for an Individual Donor Letter project.
Latinx Education Collaborative received an application from El for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Latinx Education Collaborative received an application from David for an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
LAUNCH CHA received an application from Felicity for a Copywriting project.
Piedmont Community Services received an application from Aymar Audry for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, Incorporated received an application from Felicity for a Social Media consultation call.
Black Boarders CT received an application from Chatterjee for a Thank You Letter project.
Tri-County Office on Aging received an application from Obada for a Translation project.
Pottstown Beacon Of Hope received an application from Adriano for a Finance consultation call.
Organic Association of Kentucky received an application from Felicity for a Communications consultation call.
Ex Fabula received an application from Khushi for a Google Analytics Set Up & Training project.
Colorado Farm & Food Alliance received an application from Rachael for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
825 Arts received an application from Saikrishna for a Flexible Tech Support project.
Gifts of Music NW received an application from Lenore for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
A Safe Haven Foundation received an application from kim for an Infographic project.
Bayfield County Health Department received an application from Eva for a Translation project.
Access Ability Wisconsin received an application from Wayne for an Organizational Executive Summary project.
Expressions Through Hearts Inc received an application from Brenda for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Idaho Rivers United received an application from kim for a Website consultation call.
Invent the Summer received an application from Md. Mahmud-ul for an Accounting Systems Set Up project.
NJ LEEP received an application from Manas for an Excel Dashboard Creation project.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the High Rockies received an application from Justin for an Excel-Based Accounting System project.
Rich City Rides received an application from Victor for an Accounting Systems Review project.
impacthumanity received an application from Brianna for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Natasha House received an application from Manas for a Presentation Creation 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.
Quick advise 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 Shannon S. helped Soulful Seeds
How Yajaira G. helped T.H.U.G.G.I.N For Christ
How Nicole Y. helped Regenerating Our Offspring Through Stories, Inc.
How Serena G. helped Philly Peace in Progress
How Otilia D. helped Adorable Babies Jump Start Corporation (dba)ABJS - Drone Girlz
How Meghan K. helped Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey
How Rae M. helped Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
How Lee S. helped Perpetual
How Alexis L. helped Women's Center of Greater Lansing
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]