01Start with a conversation
Say it your way.
AI conversation demo
YouCan someone put my desk together? No tools. Not much time either.
PoomAt AIDoes the desk have drawers?
YouTwo drawers. Saturday afternoon would be ideal.
Get everyday tasks done with local help you can compare.
YOUR WORDS. A CLEARER REQUEST.
Less figuring out.Start with a chat.
Start with a draft. Choose your Helper yourself.
PoomAt is a marketplace for independent Helpers, not the service provider.
A familiar neighbourhood. One thing off your list.
From a few words to a clearer planLESS GUESSWORK. MORE CLARITY.
Now that’s a clear request.
The help you need. The steps involved. What done looks like — before you post.
02Shape the request
Your conversation, pulled together
Assemble one desk with drawers
Two drawersTools neededSaturday afternoon preferred
One thing to confirm: the product model.
A draft — not posted yet
Add what’s missing. Change what isn’t right. Post when you’re ready.
03A rough plan
How much help? How much time?
- Estimated help
- 1 Helper
- Confirm the model and assembly requirements.
- Estimated time
- 1–2 hours
- Allow for the drawers and final checks.
- Estimated budget / CAD
- C$60–100
- Confirm the final price in your Helper’s offer.
AI conversation demo. Prices, times, crew sizes and offers are fictional, not actual quotes.
04What done means
Know what’s involved.
A plan to review together
- 01Check the model and parts
- 02Assemble using the instructions
- 03Check stability and drawer movement
Completion criteria to agree with your Helper
Drawers open and close smoothly.
The desk is stable.
Things to check together after the work.05You choose
You choose the Helper.
Your request. Your call.
After you post, compare any offers received. Check the price, timing and details before you choose.
Compare offers after posting · fictional examples
Helper A
Brings tools · review the details
Helper B
Packaging cleanup included · confirm scope
Responses depend on the task, area and timing. They are not guaranteed.
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Metro Vancouver guideChoose with context
Choose with the details that matter.
Compare the price, timing and scope. Confirm qualifications when the task calls for them.
Compare the response, not a promise
Review proposed price and timing alongside profile information, ratings, and any credentials displayed for that Helper.
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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Before you post
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.