HOW TO JOIN:

When creating your account, you’ll see three options. Here’s what they mean:

(Individual)

• Best for most people.

• You earn hours when you help someone and spend hours when someone helps you.

• Example: You mow a neighbor’s lawn for 1 hour → you earn 1 hour. You use that hour later for help with tutoring, rides, or errands.

(Business)

• For small businesses that want to participate.

• Businesses earn hours by offering services (like a haircut, car repair, or catering help).

✅ Rule: Only the active time spent teaching, helping, or guiding counts. Items, products, or the final output (haircut, repaired car, cooked food, drink, painting) DO NOT count as hours.

• This keeps local businesses connected to the community.

(Organization)

• For community groups, nonprofits, or faith-based organizations.

• Organizations can earn hours by offering things like food pantry support, workshops, or event space.

• Example: Nonprofit organization: Provides 1-hour career coaching for youth → 1 hour logged for the volunteer/staff helping.

• Animal shelter: Volunteer guides a 1-hour dog-walking session → 1 hour logged.

• They can spend hours when they need volunteers, deliveries, or setup help.

• Members can also donate hours to organizations to strengthen community projects.

✅ Most people should choose (Individual) when signing up.

Businesses and organizations are always welcomed too, but they MUST also give back in order to earn hours.

Services/Skills Counted: Any hands-on assistance, teaching, or direct help provided to others.

Goods Not Counted: Products, materials, or items (like saying a haircut is worth 10 hours when it only takes 30 mins, car parts, or beverages/food, etc) are not counted.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Individuals, families, groups, and businesses who want to connect, share skills, and support one another in everyday life.

No special experience needed — Just a willingness to participate and show up with care.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Once you join, you’ll be able to:

- Post requests

- Offer help or skills

- Connect privately with members

Full guidelines are available after you log in!

✨Thank you for joining a community where everyone’s time truly matters.✨