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.
Erdi Foundation received an application from Annie for a Flexible Finance Support project.
Maccabi Victoria received an application from Michael for a Management Skills Coaching project.
Shari from Maccabi Victoria listed a Management Skills Coaching project.
Bradley matched with Michelle from JConnect for a Marketing Strategy Consultation project!
Central Synagogue received an application from Bhavesh for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Flying Fox received an application from Brian for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
Flying Fox received an application from Brittany for an Organizational Strategy consultation call.
The King David School received an application from Harvey for a Google Workspace Set Up project.
Yael from Unchain My Heart listed a Website consultation call.
Angelique matched with Lisa from Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges for a Website Audit project!
John matched with Miriam from Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. for a Video Editing project!
Donald matched with Michele from NCJWA Vic for a Management consultation call!
Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies received an application from NANJEMBE NELSON for a Social Media Set Up project.
The Ark Centre received an application from Sweta for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Jewish Care Vic received an application from Alex for a Tech Systems consultation call.
Central Synagogue received an application from Refuoe for a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Jewish Care Vic received an application from James for a Tech Systems consultation call.
Jewish Care Vic received an application from Pamela for a Tech Systems consultation call.
Jewish Care Vic received an application from Senthil Kumar for a Tech Systems consultation call.
Linda from Central Synagogue listed a Brochure Graphic Design project.
Stuart from Jewish Care Vic listed a Tech Systems consultation call.
Amy matched with Lisa from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Copywriting project!
Eric matched with Miriam from Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. for a Website consultation call!
Chad matched with Rebecca from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Leadership Coaching project!
All Things Equal received an application from Michael for a Professional Bio Writing project.
Jan matched with Yossi from Chabad Youth for a Data & Analytics consultation call!
Chabad Youth received an application from Ivine for a Marketing Materials consultation call.
UIA Australia received an application from Priyanka for a Logo Design project.
COA received an application from Hanik for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
The Ark Centre received an application from Hanik for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Erdi Foundation received an application from Chad for a Leadership Coaching project.
Mordi from Our Big Kitchen listed a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Bianca from All Things Equal listed a Professional Bio Writing project.
Our Big Kitchen received an application from Mike for a Salesforce Database Customization project.
Malcolm matched with Miriam from Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. for a Website consultation call!
Antonis matched with Liora from Jewish Women of Words for a Website Minor Update project!
Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. received an application from Jeeranan for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Alissa from Erdi Foundation listed a Leadership Coaching project.
Hadassah Australia received an application from Barbara for a New Employee Onboarding project.
Madeline matched with Reuvi from Chabad Malvern for a Flyer Graphic Design project!
Michelle from JConnect listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Souper Kitchen received an application from Shruti for a Social Media Content Calendar project.
Souper Kitchen received an application from Reyna for a Print Materials Design project.
Kristen matched with Mordi from Our Big Kitchen for a Website User Experience project!
Tucker matched with Mordi from Our Big Kitchen for a Website User Experience project!
Niranjan matched with Sarah from Souper Kitchen for a Salesforce Database Customization project!
Deborah matched with Rebecca from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Leadership Coaching project!
Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC) received an application from Nicole for a New Employee Recruiting project.
National Council of Jewish Women Australia received an application from Alex for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Kathy matched with Miriam from Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc. for a Website Set Up (CMS-Based) 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 Dec 1st, 2021
How Bradley L. helped JConnect
Marketing Strategy Consultation
Matched Nov 30th, 2021
How Angelique D. helped Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges
Website Audit
Matched Nov 30th, 2021
How John P. helped Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Inc.
Video Editing
Matched Nov 30th, 2021
How Donald T. helped NCJWA Vic
Management
Matched Nov 29th, 2021
How Amy E. helped Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad
Copywriting
Matched Nov 22nd, 2021
How Madeline B. helped Chabad Malvern
Flyer Graphic Design
Matched Nov 19th, 2021
How Niranjan M. helped Souper Kitchen
Salesforce Database Customization
Matched Nov 16th, 2021
How Jeffrey S. helped B'nai B'rith (Australia New Zealand)
Email Layout & Template
Matched Nov 16th, 2021
How Susan L. E. helped Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC)
Interview Training
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 Belinda Bardas,
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]
