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.
Han matched with Stephen from Motherlands Commitee On Climate Action (O'Motherlands) for a Website Visual Design project!
Veloris from RedeemHer listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Shraddha matched with Jill from LifeSpring Community Health for a Display Materials Design project!
Shraddha matched with Allison from Pesticide Action Network North America for a Print Materials Design project!
Shraddha matched with Robert from Healing Warrior Hearts for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Caring Solutions received an application from Ross for a Search Engine Optimization Audit project.
Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation received an application from Jeremiah for an Individual Donor Letter project.
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center received an application from Jeremiah for a Professional Bio Writing project.
Diane from Corazon Ministries listed an Artificial Intelligence consultation call.
Yvonnia from Mahogany & Friends Foundation listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Rudra matched with Lisa from Compass Health for a Translation project!
El matched with Carley from New Braunfels Youth Collaborative for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Anthony from Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra listed a Visual Branding consultation call.
Mary from Resilience Across Borders, Inc. listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Thomas (Tom) matched with Akilah from FIBCO Family Services for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Cynthia from Children Matter Family Life Center listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Cynthia from Children Matter Family Life Center listed a Board Assessment project.
Michael matched with Beth from TECH UNLIMITED for a Time Management Coaching project!
Marcia from CMMB listed a Grant Readiness Assessment project.
Shantelle from Serve the World Charities listed a Board Assessment project.
Rebecca from Better Because Collective listed a Process Improvement project.
Sean matched with Diego from Casa de Salud for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Abhi matched with Diego from Casa de Salud for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Jeffrey matched with Diego from Casa de Salud for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Developing from Developing Excellence, Inc. listed a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) project.
Paul matched with Liam from Safe-Hub Philadelphia for a Finance consultation call!
Lenna from Regional Pacific Islander Taskforce listed a Marketing Materials consultation call.
Paul matched with Jojo from Sarah's Circle for an Event Management consultation call!
Rachel from Hope Community, Inc. listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Candice from fightGLOBESITY listed a Flexible Program Strategy Support project.
Chris from Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation listed an Individual Donor Letter project.
Ernestine from The Bookworm Foundation listed a Social Media consultation call.
Emily from Common Roots Montessori School listed a HR Policy Writing project.
Tony matched with Ernestine from The Bookworm Foundation for a Public Relations consultation call!
Candice from fightGLOBESITY listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Emily from Common Roots Montessori School listed a Finance consultation call.
Kai matched with Josh from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio for a Membership Strategy project!
Tawny from Oweesta Corp listed an Individual Giving Assessment project.
Candice from fightGLOBESITY listed a Website Minor Update project.
Mark matched with Ernestine from The Bookworm Foundation for a Public Relations consultation call!
Sandra matched with Jody from The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team for a Public Speaking Coach project!
Chile from Springfield Jewish Community Center, Inc. listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Charles from Missouri Environmental Education Assoc listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Alex matched with Brandi from Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment for a Website consultation call!
Cameron matched with Brandi from Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment for a Website consultation call!
PJ from Caring Solutions listed a Social Media Audit project.
PJ from Caring Solutions listed a Press Kit project.
Ariel from Hands On Atlanta listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
PJ from Caring Solutions listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
PJ from Caring Solutions listed a Search Engine Optimization Audit 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 Shraddha R. helped LifeSpring Community Health
How Rudra K. helped Compass Health
How El T. helped New Braunfels Youth Collaborative
How Michael W. helped TECH UNLIMITED
How Kai W. helped Youth Orchestras of San Antonio
How Sandra O. helped The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team
How Alex F. helped Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment
How Chad P. helped The Hoboken Shelter
How Badejo O. helped Palm Health Foundation
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]