10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Support Person
Before you invite someone into your home, here are the most important questions — and why each one matters for your safety and peace of mind.
Wherever you are, support is here.
Find verified Support People wherever life takes you — living abroad, visiting, relocating, or caring for someone from afar.
Ara will find your match. Use Filter Preferences to narrow by date, location, gender, qualifications and more.
Living abroad, visiting family, relocating, or caring for someone from another country — Helpara connects you with trusted, verified Support People wherever you need them.
Every Support Person is thoroughly screened and verified before their profile goes live.
ID, certifications, and references are reviewed and validated by our team before approval.
All payments are handled securely on the platform and released only after the booking is completed.
Every connection on Helpara is between real, verified people — no bots, no anonymous profiles.
Join free today. Whether you need support — or want to offer it — Helpara has a place for you, wherever you are in the world.
Browse verified Support People in your area — for elder support, child support, home help, and everything in between.
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No fixed categories. No limits on how many services you offer. Whether you have one skill or ten — list them all. Whatever service you have in mind, the sky is the limit.
✦ We review every application and verify what you bring to the table.
Elder care, childcare, dementia support, overnight care, post-surgery recovery, special needs — any caring role.
Cleaning, cooking, meal prep, grocery runs, home organisation, laundry, errands — helping households run smoothly.
Nursing, physiotherapy, mental wellness, fitness coaching, yoga, nutrition, meditation — in person or online.
Tutoring, language teaching, music, arts, sports coaching, academic prep — for all ages, online or face-to-face.
Translation, admin support, legal guidance, business consulting, tech support — professional skills that make a real difference.
Driving, pet care, beauty, massage, photography, spiritual guidance, event support — if it helps someone, it belongs on Helpara.
Discover care centres, clinics, wellness spaces, and community hubs — all vetted by the Helpara community.
Ara is your personal Helpara assistant. She reads your needs, matches you with verified Support People, and saves your chat history to your Helpara inbox.
Join as a Support Person on Helpara — reach families who need your skills, set your own terms, and make a real difference in your community.
No sign-up fees, no subscription. Create your profile and start receiving support requests today.
Charge hourly, per visit, or daily — whatever works for you. Full control over your earnings.
Work full-time, part-time, or on flexible hours. Accept or decline support requests anytime.
Our AI matches your profile to families who need exactly what you offer — no cold outreach needed.
All clients are verified. Payments are handled securely through the platform and released after each booking is completed.
Individual support people, small teams, agencies, and businesses can all list on Helpara.
Add your name, bio, languages, location, gender, and pronouns. Takes about 2 minutes.
List every service you offer — no limits. Add your experience level and any specialist skills.
Choose online, in-person, or both — and set your minimum booking duration per service.
Set your schedule, rate (in your currency), and upload certificates, photos, and a video intro.
Our team reviews your application within 24–48 hours. Once approved, your profile is live and visible to clients.
Join thousands of support people already earning on Helpara. It's free, flexible, and rewarding.
Start Your ApplicationWhether you are at home, abroad, or arranging care from afar — connecting with a trusted Support Person takes just minutes.
Search by location and service type, or describe your situation to Ara — our AI assistant. Takes under 2 minutes.
View verified profiles, read reviews, check availability and rates, and message Support People directly on Helpara.
Every Support Person is ID-verified and reviewed by our team. Confirm your booking and pay securely — in your local currency.
Set up your profile with your services, rates, delivery method, availability, and portfolio. Free to join — takes about 5 minutes.
Complete ID verification and a background check so families can trust you from day one.
Accept bookings, provide great support, and get paid directly through Helpara.
Yes — signing up as a Support Person or someone seeking support is completely free. No sign-up fees or hidden charges.
Every Support Person completes ID verification and a background check before their profile goes live.
Payments are held securely on the platform and only released to the Support Person once the booking is completed. You can pay in your local currency — we support 135+ currencies worldwide.
You can cancel up to 24 hours before a booking. Cancellation policies may vary by Support Person — always check their profile before booking.
All your conversations with Ara and Support People — saved and organised in one place.
Manage how you appear and update your personal information.
Manage your account preferences, notifications, and security.
Once you delete your account all your data will be permanently removed and cannot be recovered.
Manage your bookings, profile, and availability.
Browse support requests posted by people in your area. Respond directly and get hired.
Guides, stories, and advice for people giving and receiving support.
Finding trustworthy support for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Here is a practical guide to knowing what to look for, what questions to ask, and how Helpara makes it safer.
Free to join. Helpara only earns when you earn — we take 15% from the Support Person side only. Clients pay nothing extra.
| Country | Support Person's rate | Client pays | SP receives (85%) | Helpara fee (15%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | ₱500/hr × 8hrs = ₱4,000 | ₱4,000 | ₱3,400 | ₱600 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $25/hr × 4hrs = $100 | $100 | $85 | $15 |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | AED 60/hr × 5hrs = AED 300 | AED 300 | AED 255 | AED 45 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £18/hr × 6hrs = £108 | £108 | £91.80 | £16.20 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRL 40/hr × 8hrs = BRL 320 | BRL 320 | BRL 272 | BRL 48 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COP 25,000/hr × 4hrs = COP 100,000 | COP 100,000 | COP 85,000 | COP 15,000 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | ₦5,000/hr × 4hrs = ₦20,000 | ₦20,000 | ₦17,000 | ₦3,000 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | MXN 150/hr × 6hrs = MXN 900 | MXN 900 | MXN 765 | MXN 135 |
All payments on Helpara are handled securely through the platform. Your card details are encrypted and never stored by Helpara. Payouts reach Support People's local bank accounts typically within 2–7 business days depending on their country.
A global marketplace connecting people who need support with verified, trusted Support People — wherever life takes them.
Millions of people around the world need support — but finding trusted, vetted help in an unfamiliar place is hard. Whether you are a family living abroad, a professional relocating for work, or a parent arranging care for an elderly relative from another country, the challenge is the same: who can I trust?
Helpara was built to answer that question. We are a global marketplace where verified Support People offer their skills — and anyone, anywhere can find the right person for the right job, at a fair price, with full transparency.
We are a global marketplace for human support — connecting real people with real needs to real people with real skills, across borders and time zones.
Helpara LLC is a US-based company with a global mission. We are a small team building the future of human support — and we are just getting started.
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