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.
Grace Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc. received an application from Daniel for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Clark County Health Department Courthouse received an application from Barry for a Leadership Coaching project.
Cydnee from Friends of the Army Womens Museum Association listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Steven matched with Paula from Hope for Tomorrow Community Development Center for a Donor Segmentation & Messaging Strategy project!
Victoria matched with Kaylin from Grow Nashua for a Translation project!
Julie matched with Aidan from St. Charles Youth & Family Services for a Flexible Coaching Support project!
Breno matched with Scott from Teen Health, Inc. for an AI Implementation project!
Camarie from Global Works Trust listed a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Camarie from Global Works Trust listed an AI Training project.
Shannon from Montco Anti-Hunger Network listed a Translation project.
Camarie from Global Works Trust listed a Website Visual Design project.
Susan L. matched with Eliza from Uplift Alliance - Intercultural Counseling Connection for a Flexible Human Resources Support project!
Nicola from OUR CHILDREN OUR VILLAGE listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Michael matched with Nicola from OUR CHILDREN OUR VILLAGE for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Courtney matched with Nicola from OUR CHILDREN OUR VILLAGE for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Maria from Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) listed a Social Media consultation call.
Adam matched with Kelli from Plant to Plate Internship Program for a Facilitated Strategy Session project!
Rowan from Northwest Natural Resource Group listed a Website Content Audit project.
ceree from Columbia County Department of Health & Human Services listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
paul matched with BIENVENUE from GIRL NOW WOMAN LATER INC for an Operating Budget project!
Yasemin matched with kuwa-jasiri from Artistic Apothecary for an Illustration project!
Nija from The Nija Foundation listed a Social Media consultation call.
Tala matched with Malika from The L.I.V.E Outreach for a Social Media Content Calendar project!
Mary from Lokahi: The Ukulele Collective listed a Display Materials Design project.
Mary from Lokahi: The Ukulele Collective listed an Earned Income Market Validation project.
Nicola matched with Jason from Turning The Page for a Finance consultation call!
Scotty matched with kuwa-jasiri from Artistic Apothecary for an Email Marketing System Set Up project!
Erica from Sustainable Marin Schools listed a Website consultation call.
Katherine matched with KELLY from American Association of Safety Councils for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
Camarie from Global Works Trust listed a Public Relations consultation call.
Catherine matched with Camarie from Global Works Trust for a Public Relations consultation call!
Vickie from FLIPANY, Inc. listed a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Richard from Saved By Nature listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Zlato from CultureSource listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Arushi matched with Roberta from Punta Gorda Historical Society for a Board Operations & Systems project!
Corinne matched with Jaci from Bexar Branches Alliance for a Website Content Plan project!
K. (Kay) from MS Bright Spots of Hope listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Daryline matched with Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® for a Presentation Creation project!
Yash matched with Adele from Docs In Progress for a Pricing Strategy project!
Elizabeth matched with Mary from Lokahi: The Ukulele Collective for an Event Management consultation call!
Madeline from Second Story listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Ramya matched with Madeline from Second Story for a Human Resources consultation call!
Crystal from Philly Peace in Progress listed a Flexible Data Support project.
Jennifer from Warm Welcoming listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Jennifer from Warm Welcoming listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Jamie W. from The B.R.A.V.E. Project® listed an Accounting Systems Review project.
Kyle matched with Nature from Nature Canada for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Rajiv matched with Annie from Give Hope, Fight Poverty for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Mahima matched with Areti from REScoop.eu for a Visual Branding consultation call!
Dina matched with Areti from REScoop.eu for a Visual Branding 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 Steven H. helped Hope for Tomorrow Community Development Center
How Victoria E. helped Grow Nashua
How Julie L. helped St. Charles Youth & Family Services
How paul f. helped GIRL NOW WOMAN LATER INC
How Nicola E. helped Turning The Page
How Arushi R. helped Punta Gorda Historical Society
How Corinne B. helped Bexar Branches Alliance
How Arial F. helped VidaAfrolatina
How Ridwan O. helped For Their Thoughts 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]