Find Ottawa Talent in seconds!
From Kanata coders to Glebe gardeners, discover talented locals before they disappear into the night like a drive-thru raccoon.
Find nearby talent for help See How it works!
Why Aroundies?
Aroundies is for the people who fix, create, and help - not bots, not brands. It's a local-first platform that connects real humans to real opportunities in their own neighbourhoods. Whether you're looking for your next gig or your next go-to handyman, Aroundies makes the intro & then gets out of the way.
Real humans, not robots
Discover people, NOT profiles trained on fancy AI models.
Made exclusively for Ottawa by an Ottawan
Built with love, local flavor, and a dash of raccoon energy.
No irrelevant details, direct useful info
No drama. Just skills, availability, and direct contact.
Completely Free - Human First Design
No Fees, no logins, no apps, no sign-up walls.
AI can’t fix your faucet -
but Sam in Barrhaven with over 5 years of experience can!
Connecting People in real
You talk to talent directly, not us - we don’t sit in between.
How it works?
No fluff. Just 3 simple steps to connect. Search by what you need, reveal contact with a click, and connect directly — no accounts, no fees, no middlemen. Aroundies is as easy as saying 'Hey, neighbor, nice weather ay?'.
Step 1: Browse Locals
Browse people by category, location & their availability.
Step 2: Click Contact
Click "Contact" to reveal email/phone - after a simple captcha.
Step 3: Connect
Connect directly. That’s it. No accounts, no middlemen.
Disclaimer: Aroundies does not verify or background-check any listed profiles. Please use your best judgment and take necessary precautions when connecting with others.
People > Prompts
Sure, AI can draft code and write poems. But it can’t debug your Wi-Fi on-site, fix a leaky pipe, or brainstorm over coffee. Whether it’s a landing page, lawn, or lasagna - someone nearby does it better. Aroundies celebrates real-world skill, local hustle, and face-to-face trust.
Never nods, smiles, or pops by for a quick chat.
Can pair-program, whiteboard, & explain easy.
👨may paint pixels, but cannot paint those walls.
Shows up with real brushes, and real paint.
👷can't be trusted to babysit baby on date night!
Keep kids safe & happy - no batteries required.
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Hiring or Hustling? You're in the Right Place.
Get the best of both worlds with Aroundies!
For Recruiters & Employers:
Cut the noise. Skip the endless filters and fake resumes. Aroundies shows you local talent who are ready to work - no account, no fees, just direct human connection.
Find nearby talent for helpFor Job Seekers & Hustlers:
Stop scrolling through endless job boards. Aroundies connects you with real opportunities in your own neighbourhood. Showcase your skills, availability, and connect directly with those who need your help.
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