Share Your Skills, Enrich Our Jewish Community
This is where you can make a difference. 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.
Join us in giving your time and talents, as we strengthen bonds and bring the Jewish community together through this unique capacity-building initiative. Your skills can make a lasting impact for good.
C Care received an application from Marc for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
One&All received an application from Sofia for a Time Management Coaching project.
FoodFilled received an application from Itxaso for a Display Materials Design project.
One&All received an application from Megsharon for a Flexible Copywriting Support project.
Sebi from UJEB listed an Operating Budget project.
Nina matched with Belinda from FoodFilled for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Jo from The Ark Centre listed an Illustration project.
Hide N Seek received an application from Jai for a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Belinda from FoodFilled listed a Display Materials Design project.
Andile matched with Marina from B'nai B'rith New South Wales for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
One&All received an application from Sam for a Flexible Copywriting Support project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Michal for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
The Great Synagogue received an application from Mansvi for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Katherine matched with Jaimee from Hide N Seek for an Organizational Strategy consultation call!
Caroline from The Great Synagogue listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Nina matched with Daniella from Maccabi Victoria for a Logo Design project!
The Great Synagogue received an application from Joshua for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Jewish Climate Network received an application from Flora for a Branded Digital Assets project.
Gersh from Shtiebel listed a Branded Digital Assets project.
Jaimee from Hide N Seek listed a Fundraising Plan Assessment project.
Robert matched with jo from Save a Child's Heart for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project!
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Maohua for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Stand Up received an application from Joseph for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Beatrix for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Maiwand for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Samuel for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Ka Fai for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Olaoluwa for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Wenyu for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
One&All received an application from Tammy for a Time Management Coaching project.
Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) received an application from Kelechi for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Vicki from Knit One Give One P/L (KOGO) listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Lesley from NCJWA Vic listed a Presentation Creation project.
Julia matched with Sarah from ZFA Zionist Federation Australia for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Courage to Care VIC received an application from Araki for a Video Editing project.
The Social Blueprint Inc received an application from Araki for a Press Kit project.
Araki matched with Millicent from Endo Articles for a Partnership Proposal Presentation project!
Joanie matched with Millicent from Endo Articles for an Event Concept & Plan project!
Eric matched with David from Jews of the Melbourne CBD for a Tech Systems consultation call!
One&All received an application from Helena for a Time Management Coaching project.
Cher matched with Speedy from Stand Up for a Brochure Graphic Design project!
Sharon from The Social Blueprint Inc listed a Press Kit project.
One&All received an application from Dominic for a Time Management Coaching project.
Fran from Stand Up listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Rebecca from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad listed an Impact Report Graphic Design project.
Michael matched with Rebecca from Australian Jewish Funders & LaunchPad for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
One&All received an application from Thomas for a Time Management Coaching project.
Jiaojiao matched with Michelle from Jewish House for a Data Collection Plan project!
Victor matched with Michelle from Jewish House for a Data Collection Plan project!
Courage to Care VIC received an application from Geoffrey 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
How Nina C. helped FoodFilled
How Andile M. helped B'nai B'rith New South Wales
How Robert G. helped Save a Child's Heart
How Julia C. helped ZFA Zionist Federation Australia
How Eric F. helped Jews of the Melbourne CBD
How Jiaojiao Z. helped Jewish House
How Mya T. helped Stand Up
How Riccelo G. helped Nafshi Inc.
How Araki A. helped The Social Blueprint Inc
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 (AJF) is dedicated to fostering connections across the global Jewish community. AJF aims to strengthen the global Jewish for-purpose sector and beyond, at both the individual and collective levels, driving impact and innovation. Our ultimate goal is to help members focus their philanthropic interests into real impact.
Catchafire is the largest, online tool that connects social good organisations with talented professionals looking to donate their skills. This resource provides expert support in areas like marketing and communications, web development, operations, strategy and more.
Together, we aspire to transform philanthropic interests into tangible, positive impacts, nurturing a sense of shared identity and interconnectedness that resonates across the expanse of the Jewish diaspora.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at [email protected]