Give Your Skills For Good
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 organisational growth, which enables the for-purpose sector to have an even greater impact.
Sharon from The Social Blueprint Inc listed a Data & Analytics consultation call.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Sai for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Pranshu for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from vaibhav kumar for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Qanita for a Search Engine Keyword Research project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Shubham for an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Anirudh for an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from catalina for a Video Editing project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Terri for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Fazlul for a Video Editing project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Nayab for a Video Editing project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Zain for a Search Engine Keyword Research project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Maryam for an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad received an application from Soumen for a Program Strategy & Goals project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Damilola for an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
Sharon from The Social Blueprint Inc listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Sharon from The Social Blueprint Inc listed a Video Editing project.
Sharon from The Social Blueprint Inc listed an Email Marketing Copywriting project.
Sharon from The Social Blueprint Inc listed a Search Engine Keyword Research project.
Project NexGen received an application from Joe for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Abrahams Tent received an application from Joe for a Website Content Audit project.
Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad received an application from dave for a Display Materials Design project.
Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad received an application from Olamipo for a Program Strategy & Goals project.
Carlos matched with Kathy from Adelaide Holocaust Museum for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Alex from Council of Christians and Jews listed a Management consultation call.
Alex from Council of Christians and Jews listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Karina matched with Rebecca from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
The Ark Centre received an application from Ezelewe for a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Mark matched with Vivienne from Menorah Charity Fund for a Social Media consultation call!
C Care received an application from Thilini for a Human Resources consultation call.
C Care received an application from Tamathia for a Human Resources consultation call.
Rebecca matched with Sarah from Access Inc. for an Impact Report Graphic Design project!
Karina matched with Cedric from MOTL for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Miriam from Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. listed an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Ramisha matched with Charm from Our Big Kitchen for a Website Content Audit project!
Allison from Project NexGen listed a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Project NexGen received an application from Rajpoot for a Logo Design & Visual Brand Identity project.
Suzanne matched with Lisa from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
C Care received an application from Ennocent for a Human Resources consultation call.
The Great Synagogue received an application from Kristian for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Adam matched with Lisa from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Brochure Writing project!
Lauren from The Great Synagogue listed a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Caitlyn matched with Jaimee from Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. for a Copyediting project!
Jo from The Ark Centre listed a Flyer Graphic Design project.
Jasmine matched with Vivienne from Menorah Charity Fund for a Brand Messaging consultation call!
Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. received an application from Babatope for a Data Crunching & Analysis project.
Sheila matched with Jo from The Ark Centre for a GIF Animation project!
Shlomo from C Care listed a Human Resources consultation call.
Alina matched with Brandon from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Professional Bio Writing project!
Fazlul matched with Danielle from UIA Australia for a Video Editing project!
How It Works
1. Browse
Explore projects and questions posted by for-purpose organisations based on your skills and causes you are passionate about.2. Apply
Submit your application and resume to let the organisation know you are interested.3. Match
When you and the organisation decide it's a good fit, start working together!Two ways to share your skills!
Consultation Calls
Projects
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched Sep 22nd, 2022
How Carlos A. helped Adelaide Holocaust Museum
Elevator Pitch Coaching
Matched Sep 21st, 2022
How Karina M. helped Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad
Brochure Graphic Design
Matched Sep 20th, 2022
How Mark R. helped Menorah Charity Fund
Social Media
Matched Sep 19th, 2022
How Rebecca S. helped Access Inc.
Impact Report Graphic Design
Matched Sep 19th, 2022
How Ramisha J. helped Our Big Kitchen
Website Content Audit
Matched Sep 15th, 2022
How Caitlyn H. helped Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc.
Copyediting
Matched Sep 12th, 2022
How Fazlul A. helped UIA Australia
Video Editing
Matched Sep 7th, 2022
How Sarah C. helped Abrahams Tent
Copywriting
Matched Sep 5th, 2022
How Jack G. helped B'nai B'rith (Australia New Zealand)
Email Marketing System Set Up
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 for-purpose organisations with projects that match their skill sets. And because projects can be completed from anywhere, Catchafire makes it possible for organisations 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 an organisation to build its capacity and focus more efficiently on its mission.
Skilled volunteers help organisations fill critical knowledge and staffing gaps, they work as thought partners on strategic projects, and they complete specific projects that require specialised skills, training, or experience. Very often, the relationships between volunteers and organisations 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 for-purpose organisation create a marketing strategy.
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide the community with access to virtual, skills based volunteering opportunities to provide valuable resources and operational support to for-purpose organisations.
The organisation 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. Organisations 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 organisation 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 maximise your chances of finding a match. If you end up being selected for too many projects, you can always withdraw your application before or after you interview with the organisation. Once you say yes though, we ask that you honor your commitment to work with the organisation.
About this Program
The Australian Jewish Funders aims to strengthen the Jewish community at both the individual and collective levels, driving impact and innovation in the sector. Our ultimate goal is to help members focus their philanthropic interests into real impact.
Together, Besen Family Foundation, Erdi Foundation, Loti & Victor Smorgon Family Foundation, Spotlight Foundation, Herrman Golan Foundation, Orah Fund, Stanley & Charmaine Roth Foundation together with Shalom have partnered with AJF and Catchafire to provide professionals an opportunity to give of their time and talents through this unique capacity building resource.
“The past 18 months have been very challenging times, in particular for the for-purpose sector. AJF and our network of funders are committed to creating opportunities that inspire, nurture and strengthen Jewish life in Australia. In collaboration with seven strategic donors, we are delighted to announce Catchafire’s first partnership outside of America, enabling a ground-breaking leap forward for Australia’s Jewish for-purpose community. THINK BIG and ACT BOLDLY together."
Simone Szalmuk-Singer and Justin Greenstein,
Co-Chairs, Australian Jewish Funders
Catchafire is the largest, online tool that connects social good organisations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills. This resource provides organisations with expert support in areas like marketing and communications, web development, operations, strategy and more.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]
