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.
Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers received an application from Genesis for a Human Resources consultation call.
Jose matched with Ricardo from Youth Orchestras of San Antonio for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Mack from Environmental Traveling Companions listed a Social Media Audit project.
Mack from Environmental Traveling Companions listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Yvonne from Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Donald matched with Cindy from Coming Home Well for a Website Major Update project!
Corrine from canDID Expressions listed a Website consultation call.
Mariana from United Rocks listed a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Kaiwen from Outdoor Asian listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Janpeg from Access CDFI listed a Flexible Copywriting Support project.
Howard matched with Linda from Sourcewise for a Flexible Tech Support project!
Jacob from SEI listed a Website consultation call.
Brenden matched with Jacob from SEI for a Website consultation call!
Susie from Sisters With Purpose Inc. listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Allison matched with Diane from Communities In Schools South Central Texas for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Andrea matched with Lynn from Access Care Partners for a Website Audit project!
Megan from Malama Kaua'i listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Zahra matched with Erika from Easterseals Rehabilitation Center for a Case Study Writing project!
Winnie matched with Stephanie from Piedmont Regional Education Program for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Jamie from The Mankind Project of St. Louis listed a Brand Messaging consultation call.
Vladislav matched with Christine from Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary for a Website consultation call!
Sami from Here for the Girls listed a Video Editing project.
Yeshaya matched with Christine from Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary for a Website consultation call!
Grandeur matched with Christine from Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary for a Website consultation call!
James matched with Sarah from Pathways to Success for a Talent Recruitment consultation call!
Katie from Friends of Great Salt Lake listed a Logo Design project.
Katie from Friends of Great Salt Lake listed a Social Media consultation call.
Katie from Friends of Great Salt Lake listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Matty from Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers listed a Video Editing project.
Bret from Economic Alliance for Michigan listed a Partnership Proposal Presentation project.
Matty from Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Manasi matched with Amber from San Antonio Sports for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Bret from Economic Alliance for Michigan listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Odunayo matched with Daryll Joyce from Milwaukee Fellows for a Social Media consultation call!
Victoria matched with Thriving from Thriving Together for a Translation project!
Olivia matched with Thomas from PA Youth Vote for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Jasmin matched with Karen from Casa Romero Renewal Center for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Allison matched with Mikisha from Cultivating Futures for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Spencer from Capaz+IT listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Spencer from Capaz+IT listed a Website consultation call.
Antoinette from STEM Salem listed an Online Research project.
Juan matched with Cindy from Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc. for an Email Layout & Template project!
Antoinette from STEM Salem listed a Social Media consultation call.
Chatterjee matched with Shawna from Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a Brochure Writing project!
Yeshaya matched with Amber from San Antonio Sports for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Audrey from Tammy's Angels listed a Video Editing project.
Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Barry from Midland Soccer Club listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Scott matched with Elizabeth from WINDHORSE INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH, INC. for an Accounting Systems Review project!
Badejo matched with Becca from Muse Officiants for a Logo Design 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 Jose L. helped Youth Orchestras of San Antonio
How Donald T. helped Coming Home Well
How Brenden G. helped SEI
How Victoria E. helped Thriving Together
How Juan S. helped Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc.
How Chatterjee P. helped Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
How Scott A. helped WINDHORSE INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH, INC.
How Paul S. helped El Centro Hispano, Inc
How Jasmin M. helped Sana Roots Co
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]