Do you have a caring nature or a genuine desire to help others? If the answer is yes, then you could make a great home helper. What is a home helper? We may hear you ask. Essentially, it is someone who helps with tasks around someone else’s home, hence the name ‘home helper.’ Working as a home helper is rewarding in many ways. It can help make a real difference to someone’s life and wellbeing. Even the simplest of tasks can make the biggest impact. As well as helping others with their tasks, there are 6 other benefits of working as a home helper.
Endless Opportunities
The word ‘home helper’ is quite broad and it covers many different areas within the home. From general cleaning, painting, decorating, repairing cupboard hinges and installing curtains or window blinds to garden maintenance, collecting household waste and car maintenance. Most of these tasks seem simple to most people, but for those who have busy lifestyles, dealing with disabilities, recovering from surgery/illness or living alone may be unable to perform complex tasks.
With taskm8, there are endless opportunities to help others on our website. Not only can you help with home tasks but there is also the opportunity to be a companion for someone in need of your assistance. You can offer help with matters such as day trips and running errands or support a charity through event planning, fundraising and store assistance.
Choice Of Location
Opportunities within the local area can boost the local economy and strengthen the community. While there are many people out there who need assistance with their tasks, sometimes it can be challenging to find someone in the local area.
At taskm8, we value people and communities. When you sign up as a m8, you will get free access to an ever-growing list of job opportunities in your local area or community. You can search for tasks on our website and you can filter them according to your location and the distance. This allows you to accept tasks based on their location and how far you are willing to travel to complete them. Some people may not have a car so taskm8 is also helpful for those who are looking for tasks closer to their local area.
Flexible Hours
Life can get busy and even hectic at times. As well as flexible distance, there are also flexible hours to choose from. When a task is posted by a tasker, they will add an expiry date, which is when they want the task completed. At taskm8, we understand time is valuable and people have busy lifestyles. This is why we created an online platform which allows people to complete tasks at times suited to their schedule and lifestyle. For instance, most people work on a full-time basis and/or have a family to look after with limited availability during the evenings and weekends. Once you accept a task, you will be able to make arrangements with the tasker which includes a mutually convenient completion date, this can help ensure you can perform the task at a time that suits you and the tasker.
Quick and Easy Payments
One of the main benefits of working as a home helper is you can earn extra income. After completing a task on taskm8, the tasker will give us approval to release the payment and you will be able to withdraw earnings from your secure E-Wallet to your bank account in as little as 1 to 2 working days. Bear in mind taskm8 is not a bidding platform. When a tasker posts a task, they will set a non-negotiable price. It is your choice whether you accept the task at the price shown or not. Furthermore, it is up to the tasker to increase or decrease the price if necessary.
Meet New People
Working as a home helper can be seen as a new way of meeting new people and building your network. For instance, you are a dog walker looking for new clients in a specific area. If you choose to complete tasks within your local area or community, taskm8 is a fantastic way to bring local people together, create lasting relationships and provide future opportunities. Volunteering for a charity enables you to support a good cause while creating friendships with like-minded people.
Gain Experience
Sometimes, it can be difficult to gain experience regardless of age. For example, you maybe looking to change your career to become a dog walker. taskm8 is a great place to start gaining experience, improving your skills and taking on new clients in your local area. You can make the best use out of your set of skills without being qualified in a particular area as most tasks are general and do not require a qualification such as cleaning or assembling flat pack furniture.
However, if you are looking to become a companion, there are certain requirements. You will need a Enhanced DBS Certificate, public liability insurance and business car insurance if your task requires transporting anyone from place to place. At taskm8, we are partnered with Surewise, a specialist insurance agency, to offer our registered care professionals with self employed carer insurance.
Become a Home Helper Today
With so many benefits, working as a home helper is an ideal opportunity for anyone. If you have a desire towards helping others, reliable, trustworthy and you are looking to earn extra money, you should consider signing up to taskm8. To learn more about how our platform works, please visit our website. To sign up today, create a new account for free. Alternatively, download our free app on the App Store or Google Play. For any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
