Make an Impact. Repair the World.
That's where you come in. You can be part of this Jewish communal effort to support nonprofits on the front line. By volunteering for a project, or even just getting on a phone call to provide advice to a nonprofit in need, you are giving so much more than your time. You are supporting organizational growth, which enables nonprofits to have an even greater social impact.
helen matched with Daniel from NATAN for an Individual Donor Letter project!
Michael matched with Jennifer from Tevel B'tzedek for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
OPEN Center for the Arts received an application from Adam for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Leigh matched with DEBORAH from OLAM for a Social Media consultation call!
Richard matched with Margee from Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board for a Public Speaking Coach project!
adam matched with Rachel from Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation for a Board Recruitment Plan project!
OLAM received an application from Paulo for a Social Media consultation call.
Annie matched with Daniel from NATAN for an Individual Donor Letter project!
OLAM received an application from Zahra for a Social Media consultation call.
OLAM received an application from Kevin for a Social Media consultation call.
CAIR Coalition received an application from Annie for a Salesforce Report Creation project.
Julian matched with Tamara from Girls in the Game for a Public Speaking Coach project!
Melissa Jaclyn matched with Robyn from Wisconsin Family Ties for an Individual Donor Letter project!
Jessica matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for an Online Research project!
Joe matched with Emily from Medical Home Plus for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Graham from OLAM listed a Social Media consultation call.
OLAM received an application from Mark for a Social Media consultation call.
Dreama matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for a Website Content Audit project!
Ralph matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for an Individual Donor Letter project!
Coal Action Network received an application from Linda for a Flexible Human Resources Support project.
Karin matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for a (Short) Animation Creation project!
Ksenia matched with Celeste from Days for Girls International for a Social Media consultation call!
Masha matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for a Social Media Audit project!
Lauren matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for an Online Research project!
Clarissa matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for an Online Research project!
Meaghan matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for an Online Research project!
Najah matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for a (Short) Animation Creation project!
Vin matched with Tamara from Girls in the Game for a Human Resources consultation call!
Vivian matched with Leoni from Humble Smile Foundation for a Copyediting project!
Gary matched with Nick from CASA for a New Employee Recruiting project!
helen matched with Faustina from Songambele Initiative Organisation for a Proposal Review project!
Milo matched with Daniel from NATAN for a Video Editing project!
Daniel matched with Maria from Topaz for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Vin matched with Maria from Topaz for a Website consultation call!
Hannah matched with Jeannine from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit for a Flexible Copywriting Support project!
Richard matched with Jo Ann from National Network for Youth for a Meeting Facilitation Coaching project!
Noreen matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for an Infographic project!
Christina matched with Lynne from Baltimore Hunger Project for a Thank You Letter project!
Aaron matched with Leoni from Humble Smile Foundation for a Fundraising consultation call!
Hannah matched with Danielle from Student Advocacy Center of Michigan for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Y2Y Network received an application from Hannah for a Project Management Plan project.
Meredith matched with Victoria from Trinity Human Service Corporation for a Fundraising consultation call!
Camp Corral received an application from Arden for a Social Media Audit project.
CAIR Coalition received an application from Flavia for a Salesforce Report Creation project.
Mid Island Y JCC received an application from Joe for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project.
Daron matched with Jennifer from Tevel B'tzedek for a Tech Systems consultation call!
CAIR Coalition received an application from Rachit for a Change Management Coaching project.
CAIR Coalition received an application from Barbara for a Change Management Coaching project.
CAIR Coalition received an application from Jack for a Change Management Coaching project.
Vanessa from CAIR Coalition listed a Change Management Coaching project.
How It Works
1. Browse
Explore projects and questions posted by nonprofits based on your skills and causes you are passionate about.2. Apply
Submit your application and resume to let the nonprofit know you are interested.3. Match
When you and the organization decide it's a good fit, start working together!Two ways to share your skills!
Consultation Calls
Projects
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched Jul 6th, 2020
How helen z. helped NATAN
Individual Donor Letter
Matched Jul 2nd, 2020
How Leigh D. helped OLAM
Social Media
Matched Jun 25th, 2020
How Julian L. helped Girls in the Game
Public Speaking Coach
Matched Jun 25th, 2020
How Jessica R. helped Baltimore Hunger Project
Online Research
Matched Jun 18th, 2020
How Vivian M. helped Humble Smile Foundation
Copyediting
Matched Jun 5th, 2020
How Calvin Z. helped Global Citizen
Webinar Set Up & Training
Matched May 20th, 2020
How Tyler P. helped Safe Alternative Foundation for Education...
Data Collection Plan
Matched Mar 16th, 2020
How Uche O. helped Just Harvest
Mobile App Prototyping
Matched Apr 26th, 2019
How Kritika R. helped 412 Food Rescue
Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity
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 an individual to donate his or her 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 employees with access to virtual, skills based volunteering opportunities to provide valuable resources and operational support to nonprofit organizations.
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 40 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 though, we ask that you honor your commitment to work with the organization.
About This Program
Repair the World mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world, igniting a lifelong commitment to service. Together with Amplifier, Avodah, Birthright Israel Excel, Hillel International, Honeymoon Israel, JCC Association of North America, JDC Entwine, Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Women International, JPRO Network, Moishe House, NJHSA, OLAM, One Table, REALITY and Schusterman Family Foundation, we are creating a movement for the Jewish community to take action by contributing professional skills to nonprofits in need.
We know that volunteers are more impactful when they learn about why the work matters. In addition to Catchafire’s support, we offer contextual education to deepen your experience by reflecting on Jewish values, your role as a volunteer, working across lines of difference and the larger context in which nonprofits operate. Join us to catalyze one million acts of service and learning by 2030.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at help@catchafire.org
