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.
Saved By Nature received an application from Lydia for a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Divya from Elizabeth Freeman Center listed a Website consultation call.
Elizabeth matched with Diego from Bet Tzedek for a Board Assessment project!
Lisa from Multicultural Center of Marin listed a Management consultation call.
Joni from Koreatown Youth and Community Center listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Jasmine matched with J. Elliott from The Sum for an Email Layout & Template project!
Rachael from Fibershed listed a Website consultation call.
Linda matched with Katy from St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STL HELP) for an Employee Handbook project!
Leslie T matched with Lea from ACTS Service Dogs for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Al matched with Ariana from Meals on Wheels San Antonio for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Rachel matched with Cynthia from Children Matter Family Life Center for a Board Assessment project!
Ayal from Hadar Atlanta listed a Public Relations consultation call.
Jeiselle matched with Lori from Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred) for a Google Ads Set Up project!
Richard matched with Dave from Homework House, Inc. for a Website Major Update project!
Gabe from Trailhead Institute listed an Excel Training project.
Nathiya matched with Michelle from YMCA of South Florida for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Mei from LearnUp Centers listed a Google Ads Campaign Support project.
Chuck from HopeFor Learning listed an Online Research project.
Diego from MiniNature Reserve listed a Video Editing project.
Ian matched with Kirsten from Guardian Angel Settlement Association for a Flexible Tech Support project!
Patricia from REI Cooperative Action Fund listed a Website consultation call.
Nancy matched with Chuck from HopeFor Learning for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Ticika from Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps listed a Website consultation call.
Rebekah from Freshwater Land Trust listed a Website consultation call.
Ron matched with Sandra from Alleghany Highlands YMCA for a Data Crunching & Analysis project!
Michele from San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation listed a Website consultation call.
Maria from Coalitions and Collaboratives listed a Website consultation call.
Lace from Central Oregon LandWatch listed a Print Materials Design project.
Mack from Environmental Traveling Companions listed a Website consultation call.
Lauren from Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, INC listed a Website consultation call.
Kristen from Youth Environmental Alliance, Inc. listed a Website consultation call.
Lace from Central Oregon LandWatch listed a Visual Brand Guide project.
Heather from Wekiva Wilderness Trust listed a Website consultation call.
Despina from The Hummingbird Project listed a Website consultation call.
Cindy from Youth Environmental Alliance, Inc. listed a Website consultation call.
Emily from The Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County listed a Website Audit project.
Ann matched with Ricardo from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio for a Volunteer Manual project!
Alexis from Women's Wilderness listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Amy matched with Chuck from HopeFor Learning for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Asher matched with LaMara from WESTERN MASS. TRAINING CONSORTIUM for a Flexible Web Development Support project!
Ivana matched with Wendy from Friends of the Inyo for a Website Audit project!
YahNé from Ubuntu Freedom Project listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
YahNé from Ubuntu Freedom Project listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
YahNé from Ubuntu Freedom Project listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Melody from Willa Road Children's Center listed a Board Prospecting project.
Desi from Camden Rep listed a Public Relations consultation call.
Amy matched with Dan from Sin Barreras Without Barriers Inc. for a Human Resources consultation call!
Moudipta matched with Roxana from Teaneck Creek Conservancy for a Membership Strategy project!
Youth Environmental Alliance, Inc. received an application from Pulock for a Website consultation call.
Tulane received an application from Christopher for an Artificial Intelligence 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 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 Elizabeth C. helped Bet Tzedek
How Jasmine R. helped The Sum
How Linda J. helped St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STL HELP)
How Jeiselle L. helped Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred)
How Nathiya M. helped YMCA of South Florida
How Nancy H. helped HopeFor Learning
How Ron K. helped Alleghany Highlands YMCA
How Ivana K. helped Friends of the Inyo
How Stacey B. helped Friends of the Yampa
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]