Get Involved

Choose how you want to participate in this early-stage pilot

Join as a Student

Help test this model by offering one hour of your time to solve practical problems.

What you'll do

  • Get matched with help requests that fit your skills
  • Meet via video call for one hour
  • Collaborate to solve real problems
  • Share honest feedback to help us learn

What you'll gain

  • Build communication and problem-solving skills
  • Help us shape a new model of structured service
  • Connect with people from different backgrounds
  • Be part of something in its earliest stage

Requirements: Enrolled student, basic training (2 hours), code of conduct agreement, commitment to at least one session.

Student Interest Form

Partner as a Nonprofit

Explore whether student support could help with specific tasks during our pilot phase.

What we're testing

  • Can one hour of student help solve practical nonprofit tasks?
  • What problems fit this model best?
  • How can we match needs to student skills effectively?

Example tasks

  • Social media setup or content creation
  • Basic website updates
  • Data entry and organization
  • Research and information gathering
  • Document formatting or preparation

Pilot terms: Free support. Quick matching (24-48 hrs goal). Feedback required. 2-3 organizations initially.

Nonprofit Interest Form

Request Help

Need one hour of practical support? Describe your problem and we'll try to match you with a student.

Good fits for this pilot

  • Technology troubleshooting (phone, email, apps)
  • Filling out online forms
  • Basic document help
  • Simple research questions
  • Digital literacy support

What we can't help with

  • ❌ Medical, legal, or financial advice
  • ❌ Emergency situations
  • ❌ Tasks requiring professional certification
  • ❌ Long-term ongoing support (yet)

For emergencies: Call 911 or your local emergency number. OneHourHelp is not for urgent situations.

Help Request Form

Start a One Hour Club

Interested in bringing this model to your campus? We're looking for 1-2 early partner colleges.

What we're looking for

  • 3-4 student leaders willing to test this together
  • Basic campus IT infrastructure
  • Openness to starting small (5-10 sessions)
  • Commitment to documentation and feedback
  • Some institutional awareness (helpful, not required)

What we'll provide

  • Club structure template
  • Training materials for students
  • Request intake system
  • Matching guidance
  • Ongoing support and learning calls

Timeline: Setup: 2-3 weeks. First sessions: 1 month. Learning phase: 3 months. No long-term commitment required.

Club Interest Form

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