Compare the response, not a promise
Review proposed price and timing alongside profile information, ratings, and any credentials displayed for that Helper.
That thing you keep putting off, tell your neighbourhood.
Say what you need. It becomes a clear request and reaches nearby Helpers. You pick from the ones who answer.
PoomAt is a marketplace for independent Helpers, not the service provider.
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PoomAt is a marketplace for independent Helpers, not the service provider.
Prototype · Helpers, prices and times are fictional examples, not actual quotes.
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Choose with the details that matter.
Compare the price, timing and scope. Confirm qualifications when the task calls for them.
Know who provides the service
Helpers offer services as independent providers or businesses. PoomAt is the marketplace and does not perform the requested service.
Confirm what the task requires
Licences, insurance, screening, and experience requirements vary by service and location. Ask questions and confirm what matters before choosing.
The idea behind our name
Smarter planning. Human help.
Inspired by Poomasi, the Korean tradition of neighbours helping one another. You describe the task; independent Helpers decide whether they can help.
품앗이 — Poomasi · a Korean tradition of neighbours helping one another
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Your skills. Someone else’s to-do.
Share your services and review requests that fit your qualifications and availability. Choose the work you pursue; requests and earnings are not guaranteed.
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A few useful facts about the marketplace, responses, and independent Helpers.
Browse all FAQsWhat is PoomAt?
PoomAt is a Canadian online marketplace where clients post service requests and independent Helpers can choose to respond. PoomAt does not perform the requested services itself.
Does posting a request guarantee a response?
No. Response volume and Helper availability vary by service, timing, and location. You can review any responses you receive before deciding whether to proceed.
Does PoomAt employ Helpers?
No. Helpers offer services as independent providers or businesses. The service arrangement is between the client and the selected Helper, subject to the current PoomAt terms.
How do I check price and qualifications?
Compare the proposed price, timing, profile details, ratings, and any displayed credentials. For regulated or higher-risk work, confirm applicable licences, insurance, screening, and experience directly before choosing.
Ready when you are
Start with what you need.
Describe the task, review the plan, and post when you’re ready. You choose from any Helper responses.
Publishing a request does not guarantee responses or Helper availability.