SideStarter is a community-first web and mobile app that helps underserved individuals — especially youth and first-time earners — find small, local gig opportunities and build their first income stream.
Designed to be simple, motivational, and accessible (even offline), SideStarter empowers users with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take that first step toward financial independence.
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Local Gig Finder
Post or browse nearby, beginner-friendly side jobs (tutoring, tech help, house tasks, delivery, and more) -
Learn-to-Earn Challenges
Mini skill-building paths with real-world tasks to help users gain experience and confidence -
Digital Work Profile
Users can create a lightweight, shareable resume or skill card without needing a formal job history -
Savings Tracker
Visual tools to track micro-savings, set financial goals, and encourage positive money habits -
Offline-Friendly Design
Low-data functionality and optional SMS-based job alerts for areas with limited connectivity
- Help first-time earners land their first paid gig
- Create economic opportunities for youth, rural, and underserved communities
- Build a launchpad for future freelancers, workers, and entrepreneurs
- Frontend: React (Web), React Native (Mobile)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Functions)
- Messaging: Twilio (for SMS fallback)
- Offline Support: Service workers + local storage
- AI Matching (future): Rule-based gig matcher → lightweight ML engine
```bash
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/your-username/sidestarter.git
cd sidestarter
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run the development server
npm run dev
Contributions, ideas, translations, and local partnership offers are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
MIT License – free to use, adapt, and improve for positive social impact.
“A single opportunity can change someone’s future. SideStarter exists to create that opportunity — one gig, one skill, one win at a time.”