Volunteer your skills to strengthen local nonprofits
Sign upGive Your Skills For Good
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.
Mike matched with Ynez from Omni Affordable Housing Inc for an Individual Donor Letter project!
Eric matched with Phillip from Milwaukee Fellows for a Tech Systems Review project!
Elizabeth from Music Orchard listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Kyle matched with Cody from Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) for a Giving Campaign Calendar project!
Sue from The Care Store listed a HR Policy Writing project.
Kamal matched with Dan from Sin Barreras Without Barriers Inc. for a Human Resources consultation call!
Everett Community Growers received an application from Mir for a Merchandising project.
SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition received an application from Ruohan for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) received an application from David for a Website consultation call.
Ocean Blue Project, Inc received an application from Amy for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
The City of Medicine Volunteer Medical Corps received an application from Zoë for an Illustration project.
Chambliss Center for Children received an application from Gary for a Leadership Coaching project.
United Mothers of Loss Foundation received an application from Keith for a Social Media Audit project.
United Mothers of Loss Foundation received an application from Nantabaazi for a Social Media Audit project.
Feeding Southwest Virginia received an application from David for a Social Media consultation call.
CJS THUMBS UP FOUNDATION received an application from Zoë for a Merchandising project.
Philadelphia Foundation received an application from Dennis for a Tech Systems consultation call.
The Friends Collaborative received an application from Jennifer for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Sankofa Travels with Kofi received an application from Nantabaazi for a Social Media Set Up project.
Native American Reentry Services received an application from Cynthia for a Website Audit project.
Project Angel Food received an application from Zoë for a Presentation Template Creation project.
Take Stock in Children received an application from Zoë for a Branded Digital Assets project.
Tammy's Angels received an application from keith for a Volunteer Manual project.
Bay Veterans Foundation received an application from Adeyinka for a Google Workspace Set Up project.
The Chromosome Research & Registry Society received an application from Jan for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Independence Now received an application from Phari for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Seaside Sustainability received an application from Jean Noel for a Website User Experience project.
Building Futures STL received an application from Sevanne for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project.
WASHINGTON WEST AFRICAN CENTER received an application from Mohamed Khalif for an Event Logistics Planning project.
Hopitutuqaiki received an application from Jan for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Marin City Community Development Corporation received an application from Jean Noel for a Website consultation call.
Bunny's Flowers received an application from Jean Noel for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Fossil Free Culture NL received an application from Danny for a Website consultation call.
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance received an application from Mohamed Khalif for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Beyond Sport received an application from Bao for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
100cameras received an application from Jean Noel for a Website consultation call.
Tadpole Land & Trail Conservancy received an application from Jean Noel for a Website Content Audit project.
Lifelong received an application from Clara for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Catalyst Sports received an application from Nour for a Volunteer Manual project.
Sustainable Solano received an application from Scott for a Flexible Tech Support project.
350 Montana received an application from Jean Noel for a Website consultation call.
Teen Lifeline Collective received an application from Agatha for an Event Logistics Planning project.
The Care Store received an application from YOOJUNG for a HR Policy Writing project.
Sustainable Solano received an application from Ryan for a Flexible Tech Support project.
International Ballet Exchange received an application from Peter for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Better Because Collective received an application from Mohamed Khalif for a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
The City of Medicine Volunteer Medical Corps received an application from Anum for an Illustration project.
Refugee Assistance Alliance received an application from Bao for a Communications consultation call.
Africa Dyslexia Organization received an application from Jean Noel for a Website consultation call.
Equitable Development Action received an application from Mark for a Marketing 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 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 Mike R. helped Omni Affordable Housing Inc
How Eric S. helped Milwaukee Fellows
How Kyle S. helped Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM)
How Kamal S. helped Sin Barreras Without Barriers Inc.
How Matthew H. helped Our Spot KC
How Robert B. helped Philly Peace in Progress
How Cathy F. helped 1 FUR 1 Foundation
How Agada A. helped Trades Builder
How Bianca A. helped Oakland Literacy Coalition
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]