Volunteers

(For Volunteers) Volunteering on Catchafire

Find out more about Catchafire and what it's like to virtually volunteer with nonprofits.

Written by Severine
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Completing Your Personal Bio

Show nonprofits who you are and why you want to volunteer.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I Forgot/Want to Change My Password

Password troubles? Look no further!

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Importing Your Experience From LinkedIn

Learn how to include your LinkedIn experience on your Catchafire profile.

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Projects vs. Phone Calls

Understand the different types of volunteer engagements you can choose from.

Written by Severine
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I'd like to search for a project by location.

I'm interested in helping Organizations near me.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Submitting Applications

Learn how to submit a compelling application for a nonprofit project.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Unlocking Quick Apply

Learn how to skip step 1 of the application process!

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I've been invited to work on a project or consultation call.

An Organization invited me to work with them, what does this mean?

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I applied to a project and was rejected.

Rejected from a project? It's okay! Learn next steps here.

Written by Severine
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Retracting Applications

Learn how to retract your application from a project or 1-hour phone consultation call.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Scheduling Phone Consultations

How to schedule a 1-hour phone consultation.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Preparing for Your 1-Hour Phone Consultation

Best practices to prepare for your 1-hour call.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Scheduling Interviews

How to schedule a project interview.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Conducting Interviews

Best practices for getting the most out of your project interview.

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I need to change the phone number on my call.

Learn how to change the phone number of your upcoming call to the contact number of your choice.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I need to update my time zone.

Learn how to update your time zone.

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I'm located outside of the United States, can I still conduct a Catchafire call?

Yes! Learn how to conduct Catchafire calls internationally.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Rescheduling Calls

Learn how to reschedule your call before it happens.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I Missed or Couldn't Connect on My Call

Get back on track after a missed/disconnected project interview call or 1-hour phone consultation.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Pro Tips for a Successful Website Development Process

How to make the most of your time volunteering on a website project.

Written by Corey Chang
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Collaborating Virtually on Projects

How to maintain communication and collaborate when you're miles apart.

Written by Severine
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) I'm having an issue with my Volunteer project.

Let us know if you're having trouble with your project!

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Next Steps: Share your experience and stay connected.

Learn how to share your volunteer experience on LinkedIn, and other next steps after you've finished a project!

Written by Severine
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Rating Organizations

How to submit a testimonial about your volunteer experience.

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) How do I deactivate my account?

Found a new way to give back your skills, or perhaps made a duplicate account? Reach out to our team!

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) How does Catchafire calculate project values?

Our methodology for calculating dollars saved for Catchafire engagements that more accurately reflects their true value.

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) How do Organizations review project applications?

Understand how Organizations vet and select volunteers.

Written by Fatou Jallow
Updated over a week ago

(For Volunteers) Who owns the right to project deliverables?

Learn more about who owns what when a project is completed.

Written by Sneha Sajan
Updated over a week ago