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.
Working Dogs for Conservation received an application from Shraddha for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Face to Face received an application from Deva sai kumar for an AI Policy Design project.
Anna matched with Diana from Chesterfield Children's Theatre for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
Fazlul matched with Emma from True Vine Elevation Academy for an Audio Editing project!
Mandy from Love 2 Read, Inc. listed a Copywriting project.
Lynn from Chesapeake Forum listed a Grant Prospect Research project.
Anavel from Community Water Center listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Amani G. from JAIA (Just as I am) Youth Empowerment listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Gary matched with Amani G. from JAIA (Just as I am) Youth Empowerment for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Ann matched with Desiree from HeadStrong for a Storytelling project!
Moritz from Protect Our Winters Austria listed a Website consultation call.
Western Slope Conservation Center received an application from Seshu for a Tech Systems consultation call.
Army Pink received an application from Andrea for a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Piedmont CASA received an application from Aissa for an Infographic project.
ORG Bahamas Foundation received an application from Hicham for a Public Speaking Coach project.
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory received an application from Caleb for a Logo Design project.
GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. received an application from Andrea for an Event Budget Creation project.
The Alliance for Appalachia received an application from Ifeanyi for a Website Audit project.
StopNowFoundation received an application from Agada for a Website Management Training (CMS-Based) project.
The B.R.A.V.E. Project® received an application from Stephanie for a HR Policy Writing project.
Trailhead Institute received an application from Benjamin for a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Florida Housing Coalition received an application from Mary for a Leadership Coaching project.
impacthumanity received an application from Andrea for an Organizational Executive Summary project.
Outreach - Center for Community Resources received an application from Ayat for a Website consultation call.
Access to Doorways Inc received an application from Agada for a Website Major Update project.
Martha's Table received an application from Michella for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project.
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation received an application from Ayat for a Website consultation call.
Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center received an application from Agada for a Website consultation call.
Milwaukee Fellows received an application from Michella for a Social Media consultation call.
People vs. Radon received an application from Ayat for a Website consultation call.
Elizabeth Freeman Center received an application from Agada for a Website consultation call.
Creating Freedom Movements (Main) received an application from Michella for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Community Water Center received an application from Yeshaya for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Energy Democracy Project received an application from Agada for a Website Major Update project.
Access Care Partners received an application from FURQ for a Website Audit project.
Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary received an application from Benjamin for a Website consultation call.
JerseySTEM received an application from Ayobami for a Project Management Plan project.
St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STL HELP) received an application from Aissa for a Giving Campaign Calendar project.
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio received an application from Candace for a Grant Prospect Research project.
MS Bright Spots of Hope received an application from Vivianne for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Access Care Partners received an application from Andrea for a Website Audit project.
MS Bright Spots of Hope received an application from Katherine for a Website Audit project.
Watts of Power Foundation received an application from Yanis for a Business Plan Review project.
impacthumanity received an application from Andrea for a Board Operations & Systems project.
Omena Inc received an application from Michelle for an Earned Income Market Validation project.
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy received an application from Yanis for an Accounting Systems Review project.
NYLaughs, Inc. received an application from Andrea for an Event Budget Creation project.
impacthumanity received an application from Mostofa for an Organizational Executive Summary project.
MiniNature Reserve received an application from Russell for a Video Editing project.
DKT INTERNATIONAL INC received an application from Anders for a Grant Prospect Research 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 Fazlul A. helped True Vine Elevation Academy
How Gary G. helped JAIA (Just as I am) Youth Empowerment
How Ann T. helped HeadStrong
How Mary T. helped Army Pink
How Revati M. helped Ally Theatre Company (& Voices Unbarred)
How LaShundra R. helped Magdalena House
How Tamil Nilavan K. helped Atlanta Rabbinical Association
How Alonge E. helped Intercultural Development Research Association
How Shraddha R. helped Bristol Energy Cooperative
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]