Help when you need it.
Earn when you can.
NearHand connects you with vetted neighbours nearby — for roadside fixes, moving, errands, and more. Get help in minutes, or turn spare time into income.
Two ways to use NearHand
What kind of help?
Safety first — for everyone
Both sides of every job are vetted
Every member completes a one-time background check through Certn when they sign up — about $39, paid directly to Certn (we don't take a cut). That's what keeps the whole community trustworthy, whether you're asking for help or offering it.
A peek at the board
Flat tire on Whyte Ave
Flat Tire
$45.00
+ tip
Blowout on the side of the road — need a hand swapping to my spare.
Need a jump start
Jump Start
$30.00
+ tip
Battery died in the parkade, have cables just need a second car.
Help moving a couch
Heavy Lifting
$60.00
+ tip
Two-storey walk-up, need help carrying a sofa down the stairs.
WiFi router setup
Tech Help
$40.00
+ tip
New router, can't get devices connected. Quick fix for someone savvy.
Grocery pickup + drop
Grocery Help
$35.00
+ tip
Pick up a small order and drop it at my door — I'm recovering from surgery.
Help loading a U-Haul
Moving Help
$80.00
+ tip
Loading boxes and a bed into a truck, about an hour of work.
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Previewing Heavy Lifting jobs
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Help moving a couch
Heavy Lifting
$60.00
+ tip
Two-storey walk-up, need help carrying a sofa down the stairs.
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