Do4Me is a Zurich-based task marketplace that connects local residents with verified university students for everyday jobs such as grocery runs, laundry, moving help, and event support. The platform is free to use and you pay the helper directly once the work is done.
What is Do4Me?
Do4Me is a web platform where people in Zurich post everyday tasks and nearby verified students apply to do them. You submit a listing with a title, a date and time window, an address, and a description of the job; students in the area get notified, apply, and you chat with them until you agree on a budget. The app runs at app.do4me.work, and the site publishes support pages and a blog in English as well as the local language. The page does not name the company behind the service.
What makes Do4Me stand out?
- Verified student helpers — helper profiles show university affiliation and reviews; the example on the homepage is an ETH student with a 4.9 rating from 24 reviews.
- No platform fees — posting listings, browsing helpers, and chatting all cost CHF 0; you pay your helper directly after the task is completed.
- Local to Zurich — listings carry Zurich addresses such as Limmatplatz, and the homepage mockup shows 12 students nearby being notified of a single posting.
- Trust through profiles and reviews — Do4Me states it weighs motivation, responsibility, and commitment over CVs, with named profiles instead of anonymous gig accounts.
- Seven task categories — Errands & Pickups, Household Help, Moving & Carrying Help, Event & One-Day Help, IT Help, Manual Help, and Other Tasks.
- Direct chat before agreement — you review applicants, message them, and settle the budget between yourselves rather than accepting a fixed platform price.
- Written guidance — a blog covers how to post a task and how to decide whether a student-based task platform fits your needs.
Who should use Do4Me?
- Zurich residents with a one-off chore: post a dated listing for grocery pickups, laundry, or tidying and pick a student from the applicants.
- People moving flat: request two or three helpers for packing, carrying boxes, and lifting furniture, with the moving van arranged separately.
- Event hosts: book one-day help for setup, serving, and cleanup at a gathering.
- Students in Zurich: sign up as a helper to take on paid, flexible jobs in their own neighborhood and build a reviewed profile.
Use cases
- Flat moves and heavy lifting: describe the building and item count, set a time window, and get several students to carry boxes and furniture down the stairs.
- Errands and pickups: have groceries, dry cleaning, or pharmacy orders collected and delivered to your door.
- Household upkeep: book cleaning, laundry, and home organization sessions without committing to a cleaning contract.
- Technical and manual tasks: get help with device setup and other digital jobs, or with assembly, repairs, and gardening.
How does Do4Me work?
Do4Me describes a three-step flow. First you create a listing describing the task and choose a time that suits you, which notifies students nearby. Second, you review profiles from verified students, chat with them, and agree on a budget. Third, the helper completes the task and you pay them directly when it is done.
Pricing
Do4Me is free. The pricing block lists CHF 0 and includes posting unlimited listings, browsing verified student helpers, chatting directly with helpers, and no platform fees. The page states plainly that you only pay your helper directly for completed work.
FAQ
Is Do4Me free to use?
Yes. Do4Me charges CHF 0 with no platform fees: posting unlimited listings, browsing verified student helpers, and chatting with them are all free. The only money that changes hands is what you agree to pay your helper directly after the task is finished.
What tasks can I get help with?
Tasks fall into seven categories: Errands & Pickups (groceries, dry cleaning, pharmacy runs), Household Help (cleaning, tidying, laundry, organization), Moving & Carrying Help, Event & One-Day Help (setup, serving, cleanup), IT Help, Manual Help (assembly, repairs, gardening), and Other Tasks.
How does payment work?
There is no in-app payment step described on the homepage. You agree on a budget with your chosen helper through chat and pay them directly once the work is completed, which is why the platform charges no fees.
Which areas does Do4Me serve?
Do4Me is built around the Zurich community, and its examples use Zurich addresses such as Limmatplatz. Listings notify students nearby, so the service works within the local area rather than nationally.
How do I become a helper?
Students sign up through the "Become a Helper" link on the homepage, which opens the Do4Me app. Once registered they can apply to nearby listings, chat with the person posting the task, and get paid directly after completing the work.
