Build Your Organization's Capacity
With Support From Skilled Volunteers
Connect With Talented and Engaged Professionals
This program connects you with talented professionals looking to give back, allowing you to access expertise in areas such as marketing, web development, operations, strategy, and more.
Catchafire's menu of 100+ pre-scoped projects, each with specific deliverables and project steps, makes it easy to find what you need and match with a volunteer with the right skills for the job. If you aren't sure where to begin, start by talking to a volunteer to get advice and explore ideas.
Tess matched with Jennifer from Information Network for Responsible Mining for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Melina from Front and Centered listed a Flexible Tech Support project.
Andy matched with Kahlida from Mission Reconcile for a Survey Results Analysis project!
Information Network for Responsible Mining received an application from Robin for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Maine Lakes Society received an application from Stacey for a Merchandising project.
Organic Seed Alliance received an application from Maria for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Nina matched with Joseph from Computer for Kids International, Inc. for a Leadership Coaching project!
UpRoot Colorado received an application from Kenneth for an Accounting Systems Review project.
Organic Seed Alliance received an application from Oana for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Buffalo Field Campaign received an application from Kyle for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Dongyi from Quail Springs listed a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Ariana matched with Dongyi from Quail Springs for a Marketing Strategy consultation call!
Chris from Kettle Range Conservation Group listed an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Stacey matched with Anna from Araviapa Watershed Conservation Alliance for an Illustration project!
CatRock Ventures, Inc. received an application from David for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Quail Springs received an application from Sudeep Kaur for a Marketing Strategy consultation call.
Buffalo Field Campaign received an application from Renae Perry for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide received an application from Tom for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Organic Seed Alliance received an application from Ash for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Kiki from Organic Seed Alliance listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Cynthia matched with Grant from Earth Law Center for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Information Network for Responsible Mining received an application from Danny for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
CatRock Ventures, Inc. received an application from Sofía for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Earth Law Center received an application from Sarah for an Infographic project.
Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) received an application from Queenie for an Organizational Executive Summary project.
Earth Law Center received an application from ZiZi for an Infographic project.
Buffalo Field Campaign received an application from Daniel for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Tennessee Environmental Council received an application from Modou Khabane for a Time Management Coaching project.
Kirsten matched with Caroline from Community Home Trust for an Employee Handbook project!
Angelita matched with Rein from Washington Environmental Council for a Translation project!
Chuck from Buffalo Field Campaign listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Jennifer from Information Network for Responsible Mining listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Christy matched with Lisa from Grand Staircase Escalante Partners for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Davon matched with Lisa from Grand Staircase Escalante Partners for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Earth Law Center received an application from Rexelle for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Earth Law Center received an application from Pratik for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Tennessee Environmental Council received an application from Calla for a Time Management Coaching project.
Earth Law Center received an application from Glenna for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Earth Law Center received an application from jhanzaib for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Earth Law Center received an application from Asshadiqa for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
CatRock Ventures, Inc. received an application from Daniel for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Earth Law Center received an application from Lauren for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Zukunftsstiftung Landwirtschaft received an application from Mila for a Public Relations consultation call.
Earth Law Center received an application from Rachele for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
The Lionheart Foundation received an application from SAPTARSHI for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Earth Law Center received an application from Sarah Jane for an Infographic project.
Tammy matched with Abdul from Asian American Lead for a Management consultation call!
Kelsey from Earth Law Center listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Kelsey from Earth Law Center listed an Infographic project.
Washington Environmental Council received an application from Mai Chi for a Translation project.
How It Works
1. Explore Available Projects
Browse through over 150 pre-scoped projects and post your own.2. Find Your Pro Bono Professional
Review applications from interested professionals and choose who you want to work with.3. Get The Help You Need
Kick off your project and start making progress.Two ways to connect!
Consultation Calls
Projects
What Do You Need Help With?
Select from 150+ pre-scoped projects or post a consultation call to get started.
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched Sep 30th, 2022
How Tess B. helped Information Network for Responsible Mining
Organizational Strategy
Matched Sep 27th, 2022
How Cynthia R. helped Earth Law Center
Branded Digital Assets
Matched Sep 26th, 2022
How Angelita S. helped Washington Environmental Council
Translation
Matched Sep 20th, 2022
How Eric T. helped Mojave Desert Land Trust
Website Minor Update
Matched Sep 20th, 2022
How Patricia A. helped Coosa Riverkeeper
Video Editing
Matched Sep 20th, 2022
How Casey M. helped People of the Global Majority in the Outd...
Email Layout & Template
Matched Sep 20th, 2022
How Jeene L. helped 350 Bay Area
Flexible Human Resources Support
Matched Sep 20th, 2022
How Karen S. helped Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
Leadership Coaching
Matched Sep 16th, 2022
How Karis M. helped Netzwerk Bluehende Landschaft (Mellifera...
Brochure Writing
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS
Work With Talented Professionals From Around the World
Finding the right match is important. Each of the 150+ pre-scoped projects contains prerequisite skills and experience, core deliverables, and time estimates, so volunteers know exactly what is required when they apply to work with you.
The rigorous application process, which includes work experience, portfolios, and statements of interest, limits applicants to those who are serious about working with you. It's not a one-click application, and it shouldn't be.
You can review up to three applications at a time, and interview candidates before deciding. The decision is yours.
What Other Organizations 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 organizations and skilled volunteers to connect for good, from all around the world!
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide access to skilled volunteers across the world for a select group of grassroots organizations. We believe that by bringing high-quality talent to you, our grantees, we can maximize the impact you are able to make for the communities you serve.
Jobs that you post on Catchafire will automatically be posted to your Patagonia Action Works profile, so that you can be connected to the skilled professionals in Patagonia’s customer and employee community.
Catchafire is an online tool that connects social organizations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills. This resource provides organizations with expert support in areas like marketing and communications, web development, operations, strategy and more.
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.
No. Patagonia is sponsoring your access to Catchafire, so it’s completely free for your organization.
Your access to Catchafire starts the day you post your first project and will last as long as you are a Patagonia Grantee, or if you do not receive a grant in the coming year from Patagonia, through the end of August 2020.
On average, projects are matched within two weeks. If you are not seeing the response you hoped for, please reach out to help@catchafire.org, and one of Catchafire's Nonprofit Advisors will get in touch to troubleshoot with you.
Absolutely! Schedule a call, or email your questions to help@catchafire.org and one of Catchafire’s Nonprofit Advisors will be in touch within 24 business hours.
You can work on an unlimited number of projects and calls throughout your membership. Once you finish a project, just make sure to mark it “complete”.
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.
Your posted projects are visible to Catchafire’s entire skills-based volunteer community of 40,000+ talented professionals on the platform, and millions more via Catchafire's partnership with LinkedIn. Your posted projects will also automatically appear on your Patagonia Action Works profile. Those who are interested in your organization’s cause area and who have the skills required for your project will be able to apply.
You’ll need your organization’s Cybergrants ID to set up your Catchafire account. You can find this ID number on your Patagonia Action Works dashboard’s profile page.
About this Program
Patagonia Action Works connects individuals to organizations working on local environmental issues. The Patagonia Action Works platform makes it possible for anyone to discover and connect with nearby environmental action groups and get involved with the work they do.
As part of Patagonia Action Works, Patagonia is partnering with Catchafire to provide you access to skilled volunteers across the world. We believe that by bringing high-quality talent to you, our grantees, we can maximize the impact you are able to make on the communities you serve.
Catchafire is an online tool designed to connect social organizations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills. This resource provides organizations with expert support in areas like marketing and communications, web development, operations, strategy and more.
Job requests made through Catchafire will automatically post to your Patagonia Action Works profile, introducing Patagonia’s audience to your nonprofit’s skill-based volunteering needs.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
For questions related to Catchafire, email help@catchafire.org.
If you have questions about Patagonia Action Works North America program, please email ActionWorks@patagonia.com.
If you have questions about Patagonia Action Works Europe program, please email europe.actionworks@patagonia.com.
