Build a delivery business on your terms.

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 $35+/hr.

Dolly Hands are paid $20+/hr.

Helpers & Hands keep 100% of the customer tips from each Dolly.

We use PayPal to make sure that you get paid twice a 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 completed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday payout on Friday.

Dollys completed Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday payout on Tuesday.

All payments are done through PayPal.

Helper

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

Hands

A Dolly Hands teams up with Helpers to assist with labor of lifting and loading items.

Assistant

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

Helper (truck + muscle)

• 18+ 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

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

1. Get started by signing up as a Helper (if you have a pick-up truck, cargo van or box truck) or signing up as a Hands (no moving vehicle).
2. Complete the sign-up process, including:
• Vehicle & insurance verification (if you are signing up as a Helper)
• ID Verification
• Onboarding training
• Signing a Helper agreement
• Passing a background check

Then, download the Helper app and request your first Dolly!

If you have a vehicle with a trailer, yes. If you do not have a truck, cargo van, or box truck, you can sign up to be a Hands.

A lot of Dollys are furniture deliveries. You'll also perform apartment moves, loading and unloading of trailers, and transporting items to/from storage units.

Once you're approved on the platform, use the Helper app to view the Dollys that are available in your area. You're the boss! Request Dollys that align with your abilities and schedule, and work however much or little you'd like to.

Your Helper/Hands activation 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 signed up, be sure to check your email throughout the process as the Dolly team will reach out with next steps along the way. Questions? Email us.

As of June 1, 2021, OAI coverage is available to Helpers & Hands who are approved on the Dolly platform and completing a job for Dolly. If you have additional questions please go to our Dolly Helpers Resource page.

Email us with any other questions.