Airtasker launches Caretasker initiative for people offering help to bushfire victims
Airtasker has announced that it is launching a separate section of its website, Caretaker, for people offering their help to victims of the bushfire crisis.
The announcement:
Airtasker launches Caretasker to support bushfire recovery tasks
Airtasker has harnessed its vast network to launch Caretasker, unlocking the ability for people to connect and support each other in one of Australia’s most critical times of need: bushfire recovery.
As the recovery and rebuild begins, all kinds of skills will be required to support communities and rebuild homes and towns.
Driven by the generosity of Taskers, Airtasker is encouraging Australians to provide skills and time for whatever they feel is fair payment during this national crisis. Residents and workers from fire affected areas, organisations or anyone coordinating recovery efforts, can submit a task through a dedicated page and pay as little as $5*.
There are also no fees payable for bushfire related tasks on Caretasker.
“We were really moved by the people of the Airtasker community who have reached out to us for help and the response from our Taskers who have already been active in the relief efforts. In this time of crisis, it’s been wonderful to see Australians come together to share their skills and help one another – and we’re just really pleased that the Airtasker platform can empower people to lend a hand,” said Airtasker Co-founder and CEO Tim Fung.
“Airtasker is a platform that connects people who need tasks done, with people who have unique skills and are ready to work. Our Caretasker initiative allows people to connect and support each in a fast and cost efficient way throughout this challenging time. These tasks range from rebuilding fences, delivering items and online fundraising tasks that can be done remotely,” said Airtasker Co-founder and CEO Tim Fung.
“Many of the Taskers in our community have already been active in the relief efforts so far and want to continue their efforts by connecting directly with people that need help. Through the Caretasker initiative, Airtasker provides a platform through which any bushfire affected resident can post a task and instantly connect with more than 30,000 active Taskers from all across Australia”, said Airtasker Co-founder and CEO Tim Fung.
The initiative Caretasker was inspired by a handful of residents & Taskers, like Allison an active local volunteer in Lindenow, Victoria. After seeing the East Gippsland efforts, Allison wanted to project-manage, others in a similar position to lend their time and skills, in a coordinated way. Airtasker, connects people like Allison with more than 30,000 active Taskers, getting help with tasks, big and small, in a fast and cost efficient way. Inspired by the generosity of Taskers like Allison, Caretasker was launched.
“Our thoughts are with our regional communities during this incredibly challenging time. We are very grateful to our Taskers who have already begun to support bushfire affected areas and we hope that Caretasker can play a part in bringing people even closer together,” said Airtasker Co-founder and CEO Tim Fung.
Whilst we’re really pleased to see so many people willing to help out, please do take caution and listen to the advice of the emergency services when accessing and working in bushfire affected areas.
Travelling to and completing tasks in bushfire affected areas is at the Tasker’s own risk. If in doubt, we advise that people do not put themselves at the risk of danger or attempt any tasks beyond their capability. Posters and Taskers are encouraged to review our insurance policy to understand coverage and exclusions.
*Caretasker is powered by the time, effort and generosity of Taskers in our community and through this initiative, Airtasker is encouraging Australians to do what they can for whatever they feel is fair payment during this national crisis.
Source: Airtasker press release
