My details - giving help

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My first name

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A little bit about me

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Private - If you're one of the three nearest helpers to a person in need, we'll send your details to them.

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My details - I would like some help

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Please be reassured that these personal details will only be used during the coronavirus emergency period and will be fully deleted afterwards.

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LOCAL HELPERS

The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is forcing many people to self-isolate.

This site is here to connect people in affected communities to support one another with essential tasks like food shopping or collecting medicine.

I am self-isolating and I would like help

I can help a person in self-isolation

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Would you or your family like a little help?

Simply enter your email address, location and any special needs you have.

We'll email you the 3 nearest volunteers! Simple!

Our helpers want to help, so don't be shy!

If you're asking for help, we'll never share your details with anyone or post publicly. Your details are held securely on our system.

If you're a helper we'll only share your details with people in need.

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About us

We're a passionate team of community-builders. This is a non-profit project, built by all of us on a voluntary basis.

UK

Nick Bailey

Founder of Makesweat.com

Technical lead & occasional marathon runner. Nick started makesweat.com to help fitness class organisers take bookings and also works with international companies on big data analytics projects. He started LocalHelpers when he couldn't find a way to volunteer locally.

Vicky Yorke

Innovation lead at a UK charity

Innovation Lead and fancy-dress marathon runner. She began working with her charity over 6 years ago and is a passionate ambassador for the work that we do. Always ready to tackle the next challenge, her secret ambition is to compete on *SAS: Who Dares Wins*

Matti Ryan

Innovation Exec at a UK charity

Matti started with the Trust this year. A seasoned cabaret artist, you'll catch Matti organising drag shows and comedy nights in his spare time. Originally from America (no accent anymore though), he's fanatic about all things pop culture. If you can guess his middle names, he'll grant you three wishes.

Felicia Ayodele

Ops Coordinator at a UK charity

Felicia is a passionate project manager and loves all things cars (especially the Mini Series!). Felicia coordinates to ensure we're offering the best possible support to young people and businesses alike.