Got a task?There's a Buff for that.
Need a couch moved, a lawn mowed, junk hauled away, or snow shoveled? Post a job in seconds and connect with local CU students ready to help. Get it done without the hassle.
For Boulder residents
Whatever's on your list, someone up the hill can do it.
10 categories, 77 tasks, and if we don't list yours, post a custom one in under a minute.
Moves, heavy furniture, loading and carrying.
- Help me move
- Move furniture
- Load or unload
- Packing
- Carry something heavy
- Unpacking
Mow lawn, leaves, weeding, planting, hedges and snow.
- Shovel driveway
- Mow lawn
- Leaf removal
- Weeding
- Planting
- Shovel sidewalk
Rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, or the whole place.
- Move out clean
- Whole home clean
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- One room
Junk removal, clearouts, dump and donation runs.
- Junk removal
- Furniture removal
- Dump run
- Garage or basement clearout
- Donation drop off
- Yard waste
Furniture assembly, grills, playsets, and things on walls.
- Flat pack furniture
- Mount a TV
- Hang things
- Bed frame
- Small household fixes
- Desk or table
Walks, sitting, cleanup and trips to the vet.
- Dog walking
- Pet sitting
- House check ins
- Vet or groomer trip
- Litter or yard cleanup
- Plant watering
Homework, test prep, and a patient explanation.
- Math or science
- Writing help
- Test prep
- Language practice
- Music practice
Shopping, pickups, drop offs and returns.
- Grocery run
- Pick something up
- Returns
- Wait for a delivery
- Drop something off
- Waiting in line
Setup, serving, and cleanup for the day.
- Party setup
- Cleanup
- Serving help
- Photography
Computers, WiFi, devices, cars and bikes.
- Computer help
- WiFi or internet
- TV or streaming
- Car wash
- Bike tune up
- Device setup
Post your own custom task: describe what you need, when you need it, and how much it's worth to you. If a CU student can do it, someone will pick it up.
Posting a task
One screen. Description, ETA, reward, and a tip if you want.
Every task carries a short description and an estimated time so students know exactly what they're picking up. We suggest a fair reward based on similar tasks nearby: and any tip you add goes 100% to the student.
- Suggested rewardLive pricing hints so you're never guessing what's fair.
- Estimated timeStudents see exactly how long the task should take before they accept.
- Tips go 100% to the studentNo cut, no fees on tips. Every dollar you add lands with them.
Two of us can carry, but we need a third strong pair of hands and someone with a truck if possible. Ground floor to a second floor walkup, about a 6 minute drive.
Residents
Ask once. Done today.
- 01Post what you need
Describe the task, when, and what you'll pay.
- 02Verified Buffs make offers
Students reply with when they can come and what they'll charge. Check their profile and hire who fits.
- 03It's done
Rate, tip, and rebook the ones you love.
CU Students
Work between classes.
- 01Verify once
Sign up with @colorado.edu and upload your Buff OneCard.
- 02Browse local tasks
See pay, time, and distance. Make an offer on what fits.
- 03Get paid
Money in your account after the task wraps.
For CU students
Do the math between classes.
Slide the sliders. See what a few hours a week around your schedule actually looks like.
Estimates only. Tips are on top and go 100% to you.
Trust, by design
Every crew member is a real CU Boulder student.
Know who you’re hiring. To take a task on BuffHands, students verify with their @colorado.edu email and upload a photo of their Buff OneCard for our team to review.
- 01@colorado.edu email
Verified via email link.
- 02Buff OneCard photo
Manually reviewed by our team.
- 03Approved & listed
Only then can they take tasks.
From both sides of the front door
Boulder residents and CU students, in their own words.
“Posted a snow shoveling job at 6am. A CU sophomore was on my driveway before I finished my coffee. Total game changer.
“I pick up 4 to 5 tasks between classes. Made rent + groceries last month without a real job pulling me away from school.
“We used BuffHands for a full move out clean. Verified student, fair price, tipped him, done. Won't go back to Craigslist.
“The custom task option is huge. Someone hired me to help set up a smart home system and earned $85 in under two hours.
“Love that every student is verified by CU. Feels like hiring a neighbor's kid, but faster and way more reliable.
“Tips are 100% mine and it shows. People here actually tip well. Best side gig I've had in Boulder.
Get started
Pick your side of the door.
BuffHands is free to join. Residents post a job and hire who fits. Students verify once with their Buff OneCard, then offer on what works around class.
Boulder residents
Get help from BuffHands.
Say what needs doing and what it's worth to you. Verified CU students near you come back with a time and a price, and you pick who to hire.
CU students
Earn with BuffHands.
Take one job between classes or fill a free Saturday. Every resident is a real Boulder neighbor, and you see the pay before you offer.
Questions