# Social Good Matching Sites Sparked MicroVolunteering Network Makes It Easy to Donate a Little Time By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparked-microvolunteering References: [netted.net](http://netted.net/2011/05/06/social-climber/#toggled) & [sparked](http://www.sparked.com/) The Sparked microvolunteering network makes the process of giving back as simple as forgoing a little bit of [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiltify-personal) time: Sparked works with [non-profits seeking volunteers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-power-together) to break down the tasks that they need to have accomplished, matching individuals to those tasks based on their skill sets. The Sparked microvolunteering network has projects that include web development work, [social media and graphic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phnk). When you register and submit your areas of interest, you will receive an email notification when it has a project that matches your skill sets and might be of interest to you. The Sparked microvolunteering network is an ingenious solution to furthering the missions of a range of non-profits and bringing a greater amount of people into the volunteering sphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Microvolunteering:** The trend of microvolunteering platforms like Sparked makes it easier for individuals to contribute their skills and time to non-profit organizations. - **Skill-based Matching:** The trend of skill-based matching on platforms like Sparked allows non-profit organizations to find individuals with the specific skills they need for their projects. - **Social Impact Platforms:** The trend of social impact platforms like Sparked enables individuals to make a meaningful difference in their communities through bite-sized volunteer opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can leverage platforms like Sparked to connect with skilled volunteers, streamline their project tasks, and enhance their social impact. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities to develop and improve microvolunteering platforms like Sparked, ensuring seamless matching and efficient project management. - **Social Media:** The social media industry can collaborate with microvolunteering platforms like Sparked to amplify the reach and impact of non-profit organizations through effective online communication and engagement strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Non-Profit Funding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtap.md) - [Child-Specific Peer Donation Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-match-mums.md) - [Charity Matching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/givinggpt.md) - [Collaborative Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatch.md) - [Charitable Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-freely.md) - [Community Matching Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-programs.md) - [Kindness Generator Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bekindnow.md) - [Charity Donation Discovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charityexplorer.md) - [Interest-Based Social Networking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phnk.md)