Skills for the bush

The Freelance Jungle is looking for freelancers and self-employed people who are interested in donating skills in the business recovery of towns directly and indirectly impacted by the bushfires of Nov 2019 through to summer of 2020.

We recognise that small business, freelancing and operations such as tourism and hospitality are the lifeblood of many coastal, regional and rural communities. We want to help our fellow self-employed people get back on their feet through practical donation of skills, mentorship and direct assistance.

By responding to this survey, you are saying you're willing to give of your skills and business acumen to help other freelancers and self-employed businesses affected by the 2019 and 2020 bushfires.

Thank you!

For direct questions in relation to the coordination of the project and/or usage of your information, please email Rebekah Lambert bek@freelancejungle.com.au

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* 1. What kind of support would you like to give?

I can write stuff. E.g. Copywriting and content services (inclusive of SEO)

I can help get the word out. E.g. PR services, media placement, journalism

I can help spot typos and give you a professional written voice. E.g. Editing and proofing services for communications

I can help you plan well for execution. E.g. Strategies for business, communications, marketing, PR, SEO etc

I can help get you social media love. E.g. Social media scheduling, writing of content, community management etc

I can attract eyeballs and make you look great. E.g. Graphic design, motion design, video, branding etc

I can give you a virtual presence or renovate your existing one. E.g. Website development (or other assets related to web)

I can get the word out online. E.g. Online advertising help such as Google AdWords, Facebook ads, PPC etc

I can get the word out elsewhere with advertising. E.g. Other advertising forms e.g. radio, TV, magazine etc

I can help take a load off with admin and/or customer service. E.g. Virtual assist services, project management, direct customer service

I can help with business development. E.g. sales, biz dev, outreach, lead generation tactics, supplier networks, negotiation skills/mentoring etc

I can help you redesign for a rebuild. E.g. architecture, shop fit out, interior design, engineer, drafter, CAD etc

I can physically help with rebuilding a physical premises. E.g. tradie, builder, shop fit out etc

I can help with legal, financial, tax or insurance advice. E.g. lawyer, accountant, bookkeeping, insurance broker, financial planner etc

I can help with fundraising. E.g. grant writer, fundraising specialist etc

I can help with mental health and stress reduction. E.g. counselling, psychological services, bereavement and loss support, crisis support etc

I can help with advice and mentoring. E.g. business coaching, mentorship etc

I can help you navigate the recovery system. E.g. info re: government systems, gov funding applications, Centrelink etc

I can help with cashflow advice. E.g. advice on financial situation, debt collection, investigating alternatives etc

I can help with sound related stuff. E.g. music for jingles, podcast editing or recording etc

I can help with filming. E.g. camera operation, film editing, film crew etc

I can help with events. E.g. experience working on festivals and medium to large scale events

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What level of commitment suits you best?

One off small project e.g. a design item or couple of blogs

One off large scale project e.g. website or strategy

A month's worth of support

A quarter (three months) of support

6 months of support

A year of support

Whatever and however long it takes

Other (please specify)

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* 3. We know freelancers are busy at different times of the year. Approx, what works best for you as a kick off time/support time?

As soon as possible - summer

Autumn (March - May)

Winter (June - August)

Spring (Sept - Nov)

Summer (Dec 2020 to Feb 2021)

Whenever you need me

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* 4. So we can match your experience with business and hit the ground runnning, we want to know your areas of interest and expertise. Where do your interest/experience and skill lie?

Tourism

Small business

Hospitality

Agri-business

Wine and beverage (inclusive of wine production, beer brewing etc)

Food production (paddock to plate) and/or FMCG (fast moving category group)

Animal welfare related topics including wildlife, veterinary, animal health etc

Counselling and grief services

Mental health and stress reduction

Health related topics

Tradies

History, art and related services (i.e. helping artisans, art galleries, museums etc)

Events (e.g. festivals and other cultural events)

Childcare and child related services

Disability services

Working with councils, boards, government etc

Can offer general assistance (no specialty field)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Where are you located? (City/State)

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* 6. Are you open to on-site visits/town tours?

Yes- anywhere!

Yes- but only locally

Yes- but only in my state

No- I prefer to work digitally

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* 7. I am interested with working with businesses in:

NSW

QLD

South Australia

Victoria

Anywhere they need me

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* 8. Quid pro quo: What do you want out of donating your time and services?

I'd like an online thank you from the business(es) I help via their customer base

I'd like promotion via the Freelance Jungle and/or select PR opportunities

To be able to use the work I do as a case study or testimonial

I don't mind- whatever opportunities come up are OK with me

I don't want/need promotion. I'd rather stay anonymous

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* 9. Are you listed on the Freelance Jungle directory? If so, can you please supply your profile link? If not, write NA (View the directory here https://freelancejungle.com.au/members/)

Skills for the bush