vInspired and Sidekick Studios Join Forces to Empower London Youth with Flexible Work Opportunities

vInspired has been collaborating closely with Sidekick Studios on their innovative initiative, Sidekick Schools. Together, we have been working diligently to develop and test a cutting-edge platform that connects young people with micro-work opportunities in their local area. This initiative is designed to support young people in overcoming the challenges posed by the current economic climate.

Addressing the Challenges for Young People

In today’s economy, traditional employment options are diminishing. However, young people are increasingly willing to take risks, embrace digital technologies, and explore entrepreneurial opportunities. To meet this demand, we have developed Task Squad, a platform that enables young people aged 18-25 to find, apply for, and perform flexible tasks via their mobile phones. This allows them to balance work with education and volunteering commitments.

Employers benefit from access to a community of reliable young individuals with proven volunteering experience, available for various tasks—from corporate errands to traditional temping jobs. It’s the perfect match for modern employment needs.

The Role of Sidekick School

Sidekick School is an exceptional incubation service designed to help the voluntary sector create impactful digital products and services, boosting sustainability. They apply startup principles to guide their projects, ensuring that organizations operate in innovative ways.

The program spans three months, during which we have partnered with a team of design, technology, and business experts to refine our concept and develop a prototype.

Why Choose vInspired?

vInspired is committed to preparing young people for employment, education, and training through a variety of volunteering and social action opportunities. Task Squad takes this commitment to the next level by providing real-world employment experiences through micro-work opportunities.

By establishing a commercial platform like Task Squad, vInspired not only generates income for young people but also creates a new revenue stream for reinvestment into other youth-focused projects.

The Future of Task Squad

Currently, Task Squad is in the development and testing phase. We are actively gathering feedback from young people and employers in London, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Young individuals appreciate the flexibility and technological integration, while employers value the efficiency and enthusiasm of the workforce.

As the Sidekick School phase concludes, we will continue to refine Task Squad based on early feedback and expand its reach to a broader audience. Stay tuned for further updates as the project evolves!

For more information on related initiatives, check out vInspired’s youth employment project that recently won £100,000 in the Google Global Impact Challenge.

If you are an employer interested in participating in Task Squad, please visit our contact page for more details.