Proactive Help Board
Post specific needs and let extended family and friends sign up to help.
How the help board works
The Proactive Help Board lets you post specific things you need help with, and people can sign up to fulfill them. Think of it as a structured way to accept offers of "let me know if there's anything I can do." Instead of vague offers, helpers see concrete, actionable needs: drive Mom to her Thursday appointment, bring a meal on Saturday, sit with Dad for two hours so you can run errands. Navigate to Family > Help Board to view current needs or post a new one.
Posting a need
Click "Post a Need" and describe what you need help with. Select a category: transportation, meals, companionship, errands, household tasks, or respite. Set a date and time (or a flexible window), the location, and any special instructions. For example, a transportation request might include the appointment address, what time to arrive, and whether the care recipient uses a wheelchair. You can mark needs as one-time or recurring if you need the same help weekly.
Volunteering and signing up
When someone views the help board, they see all open needs with details. They can sign up for any need they are able to fulfill. Once someone volunteers, the need is marked as claimed and the poster receives a notification. The volunteer sees the full details and any special instructions. If plans change, either party can cancel, and the need goes back to the open list. Care circle members see the board directly in the app, while extended network members can access it via a shareable link.
Sharing with your extended network
You can share the help board beyond your immediate care circle. Generate a shareable link from the Help Board page and send it to neighbors, church members, coworkers, or anyone who has offered to help. The shared link shows only the help board, not any private care data. People can view available needs and volunteer without creating an account. This is particularly valuable because many people genuinely want to help but do not know what to do. Giving them a specific, easy way to contribute often leads to more support than you might expect.