HelpingHand is a volunteer coordination app built to connect people with local nonprofits through an intuitive mobile experience. The platform addressed the inefficiencies in volunteer discovery and scheduling, bridging the gaps between willing individuals and resource-strapped community organizations.
Role
As founder and product designer, I led the project end-to-end—from research and UX to iOS development and launch. I conducted interviews nationwide, identified key friction points for both volunteers and nonprofits, and translated those into a scalable product with impact-focused workflows and real-time interaction.
Impact
40+
interviews with new users
76%
volunteers reported issues with legacy outreach
1000+
hours in design and development
Goals
HelpingHand gave local nonprofits and volunteers a shared, reliable space to connect, coordinate, and contribute, making community involvement easier and more visible.
Volunteers gained a frictionless way to discover and manage events, while organizations could efficiently publish needs and track participation. The platform made volunteerism more accessible, scalable, and trackable—helping smaller nonprofits thrive alongside larger institutions.
