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.
My 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.
40+
interviews with new users
76%
volunteers reported issues with legacy outreach
1000+
hours in design and development
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.
Local Opportunity Discovery
Surfaced nearby events using geolocation and cause-based filters.
Local Real-Time Updates
Pushed notifications and last-minute changes and newly listed opportunities with geolocation.
Organization Management Tools
Enabled nonprofits to create, edit, and monitor events without needing outside support.
Participation Tracking
Logged hours and impact, enabling users to reflect on contributions and stay engaged.
Leaderboard & Recognition
Gamified contributions with rankings and organization-wide participation stats.
Interested in learning more?
Let's connect and dive into project details, new ideas, and building solutions that scale.
Let's Connect
danerickperalta@gmail.com
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