Strengthen Your Organization
With Help 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 120+ 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. And if you aren't sure where to begin, start by talking to a volunteer to get advice and explore ideas.
St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. received an application from Mary for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. received an application from Alex for a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Vincent matched with Jimmy from St. Croix Animal Welfare Center for a Website Audit project!
Phyllis from St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. listed a Flexible Web Development Support project.
Carol matched with Jay from Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts for a Mission, Vision & Values project!
Caribbean Volunteer Services received an application from Mary for a Social Media Set Up project.
St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. received an application from Lizeth for an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Stephanie matched with Donnalie from Young Women's Christian Association of the Virgin Islands for a Website Content Plan project!
Brian matched with Phyllis from St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. for a Social Media Audit project!
Raluca matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for a Print Materials Design project!
Angela from Patient Assist VI listed a Website Major Update project.
Caribbean Volunteer Services received an application from Hafizur Rahman for a Social Media Set Up project.
Phyllis from St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. listed a Logo Design project.
Phyllis from St. John Wildlife and Donkey Rescue, Inc. listed an Elevator Pitch Coaching project.
Aaron matched with Valerie from Virgin Islands Conservation Society - Eco Schools USVI for a Website Major Update project!
Island Green Living Association received an application from Jessica for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
St.JanCo: The St. John Heritage Collective received an application from Jessica for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Community Action NOW received an application from Jeff for a Meeting Facilitation Coaching project.
Jan matched with Ryan from Love City Strong for a Finance consultation call!
Raluca matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for a Branded Digital Assets project!
Kurt G from St.JanCo: The St. John Heritage Collective listed an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
St.JanCo: The St. John Heritage Collective received an application from Daniel for an Email Marketing System Set Up project.
Rico matched with Keziah from Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands for a Flexible Graphic Design Support project!
Yolanda matched with Laurie from Caribbean Volunteer Services for a Video Conferencing consultation call!
Laurie from Caribbean Volunteer Services listed a Social Media Set Up project.
Gabe matched with Jamilya from Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System (WTJX) for a SWOT Analysis project!
Community Action NOW received an application from Erica for a Public Speaking Coach project.
Community Action NOW received an application from Emmy for a Meeting Facilitation Coaching project.
Debra from Women's Coalition of St. Croix listed a Visual Brand Guide project.
Gwendolyn from Community Action NOW listed a Public Speaking Coach project.
Gwendolyn from Community Action NOW listed a Meeting Facilitation Coaching project.
Community Action NOW received an application from Maryann for a Public Speaking Coach project.
Community Action NOW received an application from Robyn for a Meeting Facilitation Coaching project.
Jim matched with Keziah from Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands for a Logo Design project!
Todd matched with Zoe from Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System (WTJX) for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project!
Scott matched with Zoe from Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System (WTJX) for a Flexible Marketing Strategy Support project!
Ashleigh matched with Keziah from Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands for a Website Copywriting project!
Ronald matched with Keziah from Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands for a Website Content Plan project!
Joshua matched with Keziah from Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands for a Search Engine Keyword Research project!
Ken matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for a Photo Editing project!
Caitlin matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for an Illustration project!
Steven matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for a Print Materials Design project!
Harith from Island Green Living Association listed a Flexible Graphic Design Support project.
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands received an application from Minh for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands received an application from Sherry for a Data & Analytics consultation call.
Jasmine matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for a Branded Digital Assets project!
michael matched with Sharon from Coral Bay Community Council for a Flexible Web Development Support project!
Tala matched with Sophia from Caribbean Genealogy Library for an Organizational One-Pager project!
Dan matched with Harith from Island Green Living Association for a Marketing Materials consultation call!
Andrew matched with Keziah from Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands for a Website consultation call!
How It Works
1. Explore Available Projects
Browse through over 120 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 120+ pre-scoped projects or post a consultation call to get started.
Great Connections Are Made Here
Matched Nov 25th, 2020
How Vincent A. helped St. Croix Animal Welfare Center
Website Audit
Matched Nov 23rd, 2020
How Stephanie F. helped Young Women's Christian Association o...
Website Content Plan
Matched Nov 18th, 2020
How Raluca R. helped Caribbean Genealogy Library
Print Materials Design
Matched Nov 9th, 2020
How Jan H. helped Love City Strong
Finance
Matched Nov 5th, 2020
How Rico A. helped Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Isl...
Flexible Graphic Design Support
Matched Nov 2nd, 2020
How Gabe G. helped Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System...
SWOT Analysis
Matched Oct 5th, 2020
How michael c. helped Coral Bay Community Council
Flexible Web Development Support
Matched Sep 29th, 2020
How Kate M. helped Patient Assist VI
Storytelling
Matched Sep 15th, 2020
How vance p. helped St John Singers d/b/a Sing St John
Flexible Human Resources Support
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS
Work With Talented Professionals From Around the World
Finding the right match is important. Each of the 100+ 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 nonprofits 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 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.
We are partnering with Catchafire to provide grantees with access to virtual, skilled volunteers. We believe that by providing this valuable resource for capacity building and strategic project work, we can help our grantees amplify and accelerate the impact they have on the communities and beneficiaries they serve.
No. Your access to Catchafire is sponsored through this program, so it’s completely free for your organization.
In order to participate, you must first register your organization and then post your first project or consultation call. Get started by visiting the Project Menu to browse through over 120 detailed project types.
You can work on an unlimited number of projects and calls throughout your membership. Once you finish a project, just mark sure to mark it “complete”.
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. Those who are interested in your organization’s cause area and who have the skills required for your project will be able to apply.
Skills-based volunteers may apply to your projects from all across the country and around the world. We encourage you to engage with virtual skills-based volunteers. If you prefer to work with somebody local, please expect it to take longer than normal to receive applications from a professional in the area.
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.
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.
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.
About This Program
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands was created to serve both donors and nonprofit organizations of the Virgin Islands that want to ensure the highest quality of life for both present and future generations.
We are partnering with Catchafire to connect nonprofits in the Virgin Islands with access to a network of skills-based volunteers to help you accomplish the projects you need the most. We believe that by connecting you with high-quality talent, your organization can more efficiently and effectively carry out the important work you do every day.
Catchafire is the largest online tool that connects social good 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.
Have more questions? Drop us a line.
Email the Catchafire team at help@catchafire.org, or schedule a Catchafire introduction call to learn more about how your organization can build capacity with help from skilled pro bono professionals
