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You don't have to face it alone

Ask for help

Tell us what's going on in your own words. You don't need an account, and it costs nothing. A continental coordinator will read your request and get back to you.

In danger right now?Please call your local emergency number first. XtraMiles is a volunteer community, not an emergency service, and it can take a few days before we reply.

What we can help with

We take on problems our volunteers can solve together with their time, skills and donated materials. We don't give out money.

Shelter

Repairing a roof, a broken door, or making a home safe

Education

Tutoring, school supplies, help with applications

Healthcare

Rides to appointments, help navigating care, health checks

Food security

Starting a garden, cooking for someone who is ill

Water and sanitation

Fixing a water point, building a simple latrine

Disaster relief

Cleaning up after a flood, storm or fire

Something else

Tell us. The coordinators decide whether it fits.

What happens after you ask

  1. 1

    We read it

    A continental coordinator reviews your request, usually within a few days.

  2. 2

    We get in touch

    We may ask a few questions. If we can't help, we'll tell you why.

  3. 3

    Neighbours step in

    If accepted, local volunteers form a team and a case leader keeps you updated.

Tell us what's happening

This form is for asking help for yourself. It takes about 10 minutes. Fields marked optional can be skipped.

About you

Where you are

Your situation

How urgent is it?
If we accept your case, what can we show publicly?

Asking on behalf of someone else? Log in to the member portal to submit their case.