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Dolly’s mission is to create freedom of time, freedom of choice, and freedom from worry for our customers. We do this by connecting people looking for help lifting, loading, and transporting their items to people with trucks.

Dolly Helpers and Hands are independent contractors that help people city-wide with their delivery and moving needs by using their truck, trailer, or simply muscle.

Dolly Helpers are paid $30+/hr.
Dolly Hands are paid $15+/hr.

We use PayPal to make sure that you get paid every week. After you are approved on the platform you will receive an email with pointers on the best way to set up your PayPal account for Dolly.

Dollys done in any Sunday-Saturday period are paid out the following Friday.

All payments are done through PayPal.

Dolly Helper: Using a truck, cargo van, or box truck, Dolly Helpers lift, load, and transport items.

Dolly Hands: Teams up with Helpers to assist with labor of lifting and loading items.

Dolly Assistants: Know someone who is already a Helper? You can become their Assistant (subcontractor) and work with them on Dollys. To become someone’s Assistant, email our team below and provide the name of the Helper you’re interested in working with.

Dolly Helper (truck + muscle):

• 21+ years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Have a pickup truck, cargo van, box truck, or vehicle w/ trailer model year 2000 or newer that is capable of safely and reliably moving items like a couch, bed, or desk
• Have an Android or iOS smartphone with Android 5.0/iOS 11 or newer
• Be able to pass a background check
• Willing and able to lift/carry large bulky items like couches and desks (at least 75 lbs)
• Have a PayPal account or be able to set one up to get paid

Dolly Hands (no truck required):

• 18+ years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have a car, mini-van, SUV, or motorcycle/scooter to get you to and from Dolly locations
• Have an Android or iOS smartphone with Android 5.0/iOS 11 or newer
• Be able to pass a background check
• Willing and able to lift/carry large bulky items like couches and desks (at least 75 lbs)
• Have a PayPal account or be able to set one up to get paid

Apply above! Complete your application by submitting your personal information and required documents. After that you have to sign the Helper agreement, pass the onboarding information session, and clear a background check.

If you have a vehicle with a trailer, yes. Unfortunately, if you do not have a truck, cargo van, or box truck you cannot be a Dolly Helper. Feel free to apply to be a Hands though!

A lot of Dollys are furniture deliveries. There are also a lot of apartment moves, loading/unloading trailers, and transporting items to/from storage units.

When you are approved on the platform, you will receive access to the Dolly Helper app. The app will show you open Dollys in your area. You have the ability to view the details of the Dolly and request it if it fits into your schedule and your abilities.

Your Helper application process will take around 5-10 days. This can vary due to background checks and is currently slowed down due to COVID-19 causing court closures. Once you've submitted an application, be sure to check your email throughout the process as the Dolly team will reach out with next steps along the way. This ensures your application moves along as quickly as possible. Questions? Email us at helpers@dolly.com.

As of March 16th, 2021, Dolly covers California Helpers with Occupational Accident Insurance. Nationwide coverage for all Helpers and Hands coming soon. If you have additional questions please go to our Dolly Helpers Resource page.

Please contact helpers@dolly.com if you have any other questions.