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.
Shraddha matched with Herbert from United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, Inc. for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Victoria matched with Ciara from Center for Human Services for a Translation project!
Shane from Catalyst Sports listed a Volunteer Manual project.
Nicole from Creating Freedom Movements listed a Succession Planning Sessions project.
Nathan from Ward 8 Woods Conservancy listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Susan from Ridgefield A Better Chance listed a Social Media consultation call.
Jitendra matched with Nathan from Ward 8 Woods Conservancy for a Website consultation call!
Senelisiwe matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Vivienne matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Oluseyi matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Satyajit matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Meghan matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Patty matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Alexandra matched with Nathan from Ward 8 Woods Conservancy for a Website consultation call!
Gregory matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Kimberly matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Kai matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Andrea matched with Daisy from HEDCO for a Communications consultation call!
Jeannine from Alternatives For Girls listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Chase from Legal Aid of Sonoma County listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Neema matched with Maureen from The Story of Stuff Project for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Manasi matched with Vicky from The Story of Stuff Project for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Robert matched with Audrey from Tammy's Angels for a Facilitated Strategy Session project!
Anna from Ridge 2 River listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Cameron matched with Anna from Ridge 2 River for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Charlotte matched with Humberto from Loving Hearts of Care, Inc. for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Wes from Kinship Plot listed a Social Media consultation call.
Satyajit matched with Amy from North Marin Community Services for a Website consultation call!
Jonathan from Sussex Montessori School, Inc. listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Todd from Turtle Island Restoration Network listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Renee from Scenic City Women's Network listed an Event Management consultation call.
Renee from Scenic City Women's Network listed a Management consultation call.
Bianca matched with Lucia from Latino Education Advancement Foundation for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Winona from Native American Reentry Services listed a Social Media consultation call.
Winona from Native American Reentry Services listed an Employee Handbook project.
Administrative from Advokids listed a Program Assessment project.
Winona from Native American Reentry Services listed a Website Audit project.
Diane from Independence Now listed a Facilitated Strategy Session project.
Barry matched with Narissa from Equality Virginia for a Board Operations & Systems project!
Lizzie from Hearts of Empowerment listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Cindy from Serve the City Peninsula listed an Employee Handbook project.
Anh matched with Valeria from Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias para la Agricultura Sostenible for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Jose matched with Valeria from Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias para la Agricultura Sostenible for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Satyajit matched with Angela from SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition for a Human Resources consultation call!
Mercy matched with Jane from The Jesus Experience for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Jon matched with Colleen from Mountain Watershed Association for a Website consultation call!
Rodney matched with Angela from THRIVE Peninsula for a Flexible Tech Support project!
Irena matched with Vicky from The Story of Stuff Project for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
BLESS B matched with Zania from Rock Creek Conservancy for a Social Media consultation call!
M. Camila from Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) listed a Leadership Coaching 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 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 Shraddha R. helped United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
How Victoria E. helped Center for Human Services
How Jitendra J. helped Ward 8 Woods Conservancy
How Charlotte W. helped Loving Hearts of Care, Inc.
How Bianca C. helped Latino Education Advancement Foundation
How Barry R. helped Equality Virginia
How Rodney S. helped THRIVE Peninsula
How Jadielle W. helped The B.R.A.V.E. Project®
How Amanda M. helped Mississippi Park Connection
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]