Send an email to the everybody group address, outlining what you are offering or would like to have done- a lift to theairport, tomato seedlings … or contact a member directly who you think can help- eg to mend a necklace.
Details of skills offered are in the annual members’ directory. Many members offer surprising skills, be as specific or as vague as you like in offering help.
Some examples of the things currently offered by South Oxfordshire LETS members are:
Arts and crafts
Painting, drawing, sewing, graphics, murals, caning
Babysitting and childminding. Older people companionship and help (DBS)
Clothing and sewing
Making curtains, alterations, mending, ironing
Computing
Help with apples, tablets, laptops, phones, networks, TVs
Entertainment
Social events, panto, film and theatre visits
Extra pair of hands!
Moving heavy things upstairs, help with weeding, going to the dump, spring cleaning
Food
Cooking Indian food, cooking for a large number, jam and marmalade, pickles, spare produce, novelty cakes
Gardens
Digging, weeding, pruning, grass and hedge cutting, frog spawn, spare plants
Health
Dietary advice, alternative therapies, trips to appointments
Home and domestic
House sitting or watering when away, cleaning, ironing, plumbing
Pets
Cat, chicken, dog or horse sitting and care during holidays
Transport
Driving to airport or station, lifts, bike repairs
Tool and equipment loan
Lawnmower, hedge trimmers, carpet cleaner, long handled loppers, mini chain saw, ladders, trailer
Tuition and administration
Languages, maths, word processing, spreadsheets, getting organised, book keeping, recommendations