Become a Swifli Neighbour

Turn your skills
into income.

Share your skills or trade with nearby residents who need your services. We take care of payments, background checks, and support so you can focus on working.

Become a Neighbour See earning potential
Movers loading a box truck for a local relocation job
Why become a Neighbour

Built so the work pays for itself.

01

Earn on your own terms

Turn what you're already good at into steady local income. Set your own rates, set your own schedule, take only the jobs that fit your week.

02

Real jobs from real, verified locals

Bookings come from residents in your neighbourhood, not bots or lead-resellers. Property-manager partnerships warm up entire buildings before profiles even go live.

03

Reliable weekly payouts

The resident's payment is held safely the moment they book, not after. Weekly payouts by default, with clear, honest fees. Same-week payout unlocks once you complete five jobs at 4.5★ or above.

04

Reputation travels with you

Every completed booking adds to your verified rating and the trust score we show on your public profile. Switch categories without resetting your standing.

A Neighbour cleaning a home
Movers loading a box truck
Grocery bags from an errands run
A plumber repairing pipes under a kitchen sink
A babysitter with a child at home
A home piano lesson with tutor and student
Where the work is

Steady demand, by category.

This is the booking activity real Neighbours are seeing in our launch markets, Greater Toronto and Durham, as of June 2026. You set your own rate within the category floor.

Category
Active volume
Cleaning
4–12 jobs/wk
Moving & relocation
2–6 jobs/wk
Errands & chores
5–15 runs/wk
Repairs & trades
3–8 jobs/wk
Babysitting & childcare
6–20 hrs/wk
Skills & lessons
4–12 sessions/wk
Onboarding

From application to first booking.

Step 01

Apply in a few minutes

Tell us your name, your category, where you work, and what hours you have. No long forms, no exam.

Step 02

ID & background check

Government ID verification, criminal background screening, and reference checks through an independent screening company.

Step 03

Skill check

Credential check (for trades and lessons) or a brief sample session. Lightweight but real.

Step 04

Your profile goes live

Set your rates inside the published category floors, your service area, your weekly availability. Profile reviewed by our team.

Step 05

Start accepting bookings

Requests from residents in your neighbourhood arrive in the app. Accept the ones that fit your week, decline the ones that don't.

The math, with nothing hidden

Where every booking goes.

The resident pays the booking price Charged when they book, then held safely — not paid out yet
Swifli takes one flat platform service fee Covers holding the payment, background checks, support, and insurance coordination. No listing fees, no processing add-ons, no premium-placement upsells.
The rest is your payout Released as soon as the resident confirms the work is done
Payment processing Included in platform fee, never deducted twice
Tax You're responsible for income tax / GST as a self-employed Neighbour
Disputes The payment stays safely held; reviewed by our trust team within 48 hours
Our checks - your competitive edge

Strict on the way in. Loud about it on your profile.

The Swifli verified badge isn't a participation trophy; it's the reason residents trust you over a Kijiji ad. Every Neighbour clears the same checks:

  • Government ID verified through a third-party identity service.
  • Background check on file before any booking can be taken.
  • References called as part of standard onboarding.
  • Credential or sample-session check for trades, lessons, and childcare.
  • General liability insurance on file for every active Neighbour.

All of this is shown on your public profile. That's why our average booking conversion is 3.4× higher than open-marketplace listings.

Jordan M.
Cleaning · Toronto
Verified
✓Government ID verifiedJune 2026
✓Background check on fileJune 2026
✓References completed3 of 3
✓Insurance on fileExpires 2027
✓87 completed bookings★ 4.96
Neighbour FAQs

The questions every Neighbour asks.

How much does it cost to join?
Nothing. Joining is free. Swifli takes a clear platform fee out of each completed booking, and that fee is shown on every quote before you accept it. No subscriptions, no posting fees, no hidden cuts.
When do I get paid?
Payouts run on a weekly cycle by default, with same-week payout available once you complete five jobs at 4.5★ or above. The money is released the moment a resident confirms the work is done.
How long does signing up take?
The application itself takes a few minutes. After that, an independent screening company runs your background check and our team reviews your profile before it goes live — we move that along as fast as the checks allow, and you can track every stage in the app.
What does the platform fee actually pay for?
Holding and processing payments; ID and background checks; marketing and resident acquisition; 24/7 trust and support; insurance coordination; and the tools you use to manage availability and earnings.
Can I set my own rates?
Yes, within published category floors. The floors exist to protect what Neighbours earn across the network and prevent a race to the bottom that helps no one.
What if a resident raises an issue with my work?
You see the issue, the resident's reasoning, and any photos they uploaded. You can respond in-app with your side. Our trust team reviews the evidence, including chat history, status updates, and photos, and resolves it within 48 hours.
Do I need my own insurance?
Yes. Every Neighbour carries their own general liability insurance, and Swifli holds the agreements on file. Specialised categories (electrical, childcare, lessons) need the extra cover their work requires.
Can I do this part-time?
Absolutely. Most Swifli Neighbours start part-time. Set your availability windows in the app; we only surface jobs that fit your schedule.

Ready to put your skill to work?

Signing up takes just a few minutes. We'll write back within 48 hours of your application.

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Get on the Neighbour list.

Tell us who you are and we'll reach out to get you set up the moment we open applications in your area. It takes about 30 seconds.

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