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.
Tammy's Angels received an application from Shraddha for an Illustration project.
Nativity Prep (Wilmington) received an application from Shraddha for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Human Service Forum received an application from Shraddha for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
A Glimpse of Africa received an application from Sue for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project.
Mike matched with AJ from Richmond Educational Community Services for a Marketing Materials consultation call!
Charm from Project STORY listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Seth matched with Deneisha from Gentle Gratitude for a Website Major Update project!
Amy matched with JIm from Stand.earth for a Copywriting project!
Mike matched with Jennifer from Occidental Arts & Ecology Center for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Yeshaya matched with Jennifer from Occidental Arts & Ecology Center for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Jessica from HER SPORTS listed an Operating Budget project.
John matched with Eileen from Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) for a Storytelling project!
Patrick matched with Kaiwen from Outdoor Asian for a Leadership Coaching project!
Nicole from Creating Freedom Movements listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Laura from Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Valeria from Fideicomiso de Tierras Comunitarias para la Agricultura Sostenible listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
simon from Good Roma Fairy Kesaj Foundation listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Mallory from Marian House, Inc. listed a Compensation Plan project.
Russell matched with Richard from Saved By Nature for a Video Editing project!
Sarah matched with David from The Philadelphia Education Fund for an Email Layout & Template project!
Colleen from Mountain Watershed Association listed a Website Copywriting project.
Adam matched with Megan from Malama Kaua'i for a Tech Systems consultation call!
De'Andre matched with Megan from Malama Kaua'i for a Tech Systems consultation call!
Andi from Charlottesville Scholarship Program listed a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Eun Joo matched with Lisa from Compass Health for a Translation project!
Alta from Utah Rivers Council listed a Talent Recruitment consultation call.
Nicholas from Boston Festival Orchestra listed a Website Visual Design project.
Dietrich matched with Madeline from Second Story for a Human Resources consultation call!
Audrey from Tammy's Angels listed an Illustration project.
Audrey from Tammy's Angels listed an Online Survey project.
Audrey from Tammy's Angels listed a Website Copywriting project.
Nativity Prep from Nativity Prep (Wilmington) listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Audrey from Tammy's Angels listed a Volunteer Manual project.
Eva matched with Taryn from Camp Quality USA for a Human Resources consultation call!
Estherflow matched with Daphne from Friends of the Earth for a Communications consultation call!
michelle from Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
michelle from Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Victoria matched with Katie from Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond for a Translation project!
Hillary from Richmond Performing Arts Alliance listed a Time Management Coaching project.
Yeshaya matched with Szu-Ning from Sourcewise for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Correy from Hearts of Empowerment listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Correy from Hearts of Empowerment listed a Donor Segmentation & Messaging Strategy project.
Correy from Hearts of Empowerment listed a Social Media Audit project.
George matched with Jasmyn from Alliance for Community Empowerment for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Anjali matched with Erica from The Double Heilx Doula Project for a Grant Prospect Research project!
Shawn matched with Jasmyn from Alliance for Community Empowerment for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Brian matched with Jasmyn from Alliance for Community Empowerment for an Artificial Intelligence consultation call!
Nancy matched with Shawna from Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Senelisiwe matched with Barry from Midland Soccer Club for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Stephanie matched with Renee from Lower East Side Ecology Center for a Human Resources 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 Seth P. helped Gentle Gratitude
How Amy E. helped Stand.earth
How Mike B. helped Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
How John M. helped Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)
How Patrick D. helped Outdoor Asian
How Sarah P. helped The Philadelphia Education Fund
How Eun Joo K. helped Compass Health
How Anjali S. helped The Double Heilx Doula Project
How Nancy H. helped Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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]