Volunteer Your Skills to Help Nonprofits
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Many nonprofits are unable to pay for professional services that are essential to carrying out their mission. These organizations rely on people like you to volunteer their skills to help.
By working on a project — or just offering advice via a phone call — you’re providing vital services, empowering nonprofits to have an even greater impact on their communities and the people they serve.
Bronx Film Initiative received an application from Rashmi for an Open Board Position consultation call.
Christina from Bronx Film Initiative listed an Open Board Position consultation call.
Karan matched with Christina from Bronx Film Initiative for an Open Board Position consultation call!
Bronx Film Initiative received an application from Nancie for an Open Board Position consultation call.
Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) received an application from BUNJO for a Print Materials Design project.
Gardens for Health International received an application from Nhlonipho for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Gardens for Health International received an application from Jimoh for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Gardens for Health International received an application from Gabor for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Gardens for Health International received an application from Khoa for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Yardell matched with Rosalin from Africa Dyslexia Organization for a Website Minor Update project!
Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) received an application from Emily for a Print Materials Design project.
Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) received an application from Desley Chiamaka for a Print Materials Design project.
Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) received an application from RUI for a Print Materials Design project.
Angelique from Gardens for Health International listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Lisa matched with Juliana from Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) for a Finance Process Improvement project!
Latinas en Bici received an application from Siobhan for a Social Media consultation call.
Katharine matched with Audrey from More Than Bootstraps for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
SAMWELI from Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) listed a Print Materials Design project.
Johnathan matched with Vanessa from Blue River Watershed Group for a Website consultation call!
Rosalin from Africa Dyslexia Organization listed an Event Logistics Planning project.
Liz matched with John Rexford from Twende for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Ennypitan matched with John Rexford from Twende for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
Brandon matched with Jacqueline from Liberty's Promise for a Communications consultation call!
Stephen matched with Angel from Women In Technology Uganda for a Website Audit project!
Nancy matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Nancy matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Nancy matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Jemilat matched with Tatenda from Youth Advocates for an Email Layout & Template project!
Sinthia matched with Tatenda from Youth Advocates for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project!
Hanna matched with Juliana from Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project!
MJ matched with Saliwe from Talia Women's Network for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Patrick matched with Jack from The City Tutors for a Press Kit project!
Erin matched with Paury from Mt. Vernon Manor CDC for a Transcription project!
Michelle matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Carrie matched with Allister from JASA for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Michelle matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Michelle matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Brochure Writing project!
Erin matched with Kara from Refugee and Immigrant Services & Education for a Human Resources consultation call!
Johnathan matched with Alexis from Kingsessing Heals for a Website consultation call!
Michelle matched with James from Ulalo for a Website Major Update project!
Johnathan matched with Kyra from Real People Educating Others for a Website consultation call!
Mumbia Yvonne matched with James from Ulalo for an Open Board Position consultation call!
Tony matched with Tige from Kids In The Spotlight, Inc. for a Public Relations consultation call!
Chatterjee matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Proposal Review project!
Sophia matched with Juliana from Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) for an Employee Handbook project!
William matched with Tatenda from Youth Advocates for a Customer Database (CRM) Set Up project!
Ezinwa matched with Angelique from Gardens for Health International for a Public Speaking Coach project!
Peter matched with Amanda from The Felix Organization for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
salma matched with Jessica from Moving Windmills Project for a Google Ads Campaign Support project!
Oluwadarasimi matched with Jack from The City Tutors for a Website 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.
Nonprofit board service
Leverage your professional skills, build your portfolio, and advance your career for the long run.
Quick advise or Microvolunteering
Answer a nonprofit question in 15 minutes or less.
In-person volunteering
Give back with your peers and volunteer on-site with local nonprofits.
Team volunteering
Your colleagues can choose a project or call to do together. Anywhere from 2 - 8 employees can combine skills and resources to complete a volunteer project.
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 Karan K. helped Bronx Film Initiative
How Yardell P. helped Africa Dyslexia Organization
How Lisa N. helped Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF)
How Liz S. helped Twende
How Stephen P. helped Women In Technology Uganda
How Nancy B. helped Gardens for Health International
How Jemilat I. helped Youth Advocates
How Jacqueline S. helped More Than Bootstraps
How salma b. helped Moving Windmills Project
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.
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide our talented employees with the opportunity to directly support nonprofit organizations through volunteering their professional skills and experience. We believe that skills-based volunteering is a high impact way for professionals to give back to their communities and have a positive social impact for the causes they are passionate about.
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.
If there are volunteer opportunities available in your region, you'll have the option to filter by location. However, since all Catchafire engagements are meant to be completed virtually, we encourage you to focus on finding projects that best fit your skills & interests, regardless of location.
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.
Catchafire is committed to making sure everyone who wants to volunteer their skills can do so. If you are having trouble finding a project that fits, feel free to contact Catchafire at [email protected] for help.
About Talent for Good
Created exclusively for Paramount employees, Talent for Good is a flexible way to volunteer your skills at nonprofits around the world. We’ve partnered with Catchafire to pair you with nonprofits in need of your time and expertise. Catchafire is the largest online tool that connects social good organizations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills.
To get started, browse our list of prescreened opportunities and select the one that best matches your skills and area of interest. Then, we’ll connect you with the organization so you can start doing good. It’s that simple!
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]