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.
Meta House received an application from Muhammad for a Tech Systems Review project.
Central Oregon LandWatch received an application from Brenya for a Print Materials Design project.
The Bronze Chapter received an application from Hunter for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) received an application from Diane Antonette for a Storytelling project.
Turtle Island Restoration Network received an application from Hunter for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
The Bronze Chapter received an application from Hunter for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Council For Court Excellence received an application from Muhammad for a Google Analytics Reporting project.
Naman matched with Gosayna from Al-Tufula Center (Nazareth Nurseries Institute) for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Cheryl A. matched with Diane from United Mothers of Loss Foundation for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Stephanie from Beauty in Bloom listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Saee matched with Stephanie from Beauty in Bloom for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Administrative from Advokids listed a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Jennifer from Occidental Arts & Ecology Center listed a Display Materials Design project.
Frida from Fossil Free Culture NL listed a Grant Proposal Template Development project.
Ajay matched with Carly from Community Enterprise Development Services for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Jeraldin matched with Audrey from Tammy's Angels for a Giving Campaign Calendar project!
Kayti from Creating Freedom Movements (Main) listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Mark matched with Kayti from Creating Freedom Movements (Main) for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Alexandra matched with Frida from Fossil Free Culture NL for a Website consultation call!
Rory matched with Frida from Fossil Free Culture NL for a Website consultation call!
Lynn matched with Frida from Fossil Free Culture NL for a Website consultation call!
Tetyana matched with Frida from Fossil Free Culture NL for a Website consultation call!
Joel matched with michelle from Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival for a Leadership Coaching project!
Jason matched with Luke from The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Inc for a Membership Strategy project!
Radhika matched with Christine from The Sandwich Project for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Dina matched with Jason from Side by Side VA for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Magnolia from Bruce Lee Foundation listed a Translation project.
Nancy matched with STEVE from Apex Protection Project for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Sophina from Theater Mu listed a Change Management Coaching project.
Gina from Chesterfield Public Education Foundation listed a Marketing Materials consultation call.
Natascha matched with Ed from Urban Boatbuilders, Inc. for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Karen from Casa Romero Renewal Center listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Eileen from Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) listed a Storytelling project.
Jean Noel matched with Ashley from AdaptaBelles for a Website Content Plan project!
Stuart matched with Jason from Side by Side VA for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Anastasia from Oregon Wild listed a Video Editing project.
Ava matched with Brian from The Village Family Services for a Social Media consultation call!
Nizar matched with Brian from The Village Family Services for a Social Media consultation call!
Sandra matched with Hazeda from Roots and Wings for a Flexible Coaching Support project!
Abdullah matched with Melissa from Fiver Children's Foundation for a Website consultation call!
Dhana matched with Melissa from Fiver Children's Foundation for a Website consultation call!
Kiarash matched with Melissa from Fiver Children's Foundation for a Website consultation call!
Micayla matched with Gavin from Indigenous Led for a Management Skills Coaching project!
Mlandvo matched with Angie from Philadelphia Foundation for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Dennis matched with Angie from Philadelphia Foundation for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Dhana matched with Angie from Philadelphia Foundation for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Adam matched with Angie from Philadelphia Foundation for a Tech Systems consultation call!
De'Andre matched with Angie from Philadelphia Foundation for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Patty matched with Amber from ACT for Women and Girls for a Website consultation call!
Kristen matched with Jordan from End Hep C SF, SF Public Health Foundation for a Talent Recruitment 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 Cheryl A. W. helped United Mothers of Loss Foundation
How Joel F. helped Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
How Jason E. helped The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Inc
How Radhika K. helped The Sandwich Project
How Nancy H. helped Apex Protection Project
How Jean Noel S. helped AdaptaBelles
How Sandra O. helped Roots and Wings
How Ujesh K. helped Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program
How Linda F. helped Temple Beth Tikvah
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]