PlayLink | Devpost

In today's fast-paced, digitally driven world, many neighborhoods are experiencing a decline in community connectedness. People are spending more time on their screens than engaging with the people around them. The traditional sense of knowing and interacting with neighbors has faded, leading to feelings of isolation and a lack of social cohesion. As a result, communities have become fragmented, and opportunities for support, trust-building, and shared experiences are becoming rarer. Our application aims to bring the community together. And what better way to do so through children, the heart of the community.

PlayLink is an app designed to strengthen communities by connecting children with real-world work opportunities. Parents can join local groups through unique codes, and create profiles for their children, and share their interests. From there, they can post tasks that allow their children to lend a helping hand to neighbors.

For example, if Miles enjoys gardening, his father can post in the group about Miles’ interest. George, an older neighbor, might see the post and reach out to Miles’ family, offering him a chance to help mow the lawn. Miles and his father accept the request, and together, they help George, while Miles gains valuable experience and strengthens his skills in a safe environment.

Additionally, neighbours can also make posts asking for helpers around the neighbourhood. For example, if Bob, a mechanic is doing some maintenance on his vintage toyota he can post that he’s looking for helpers that are interested in cars to help out. Through PlayLink, children not only explore their passions but also build meaningful connections within their community, all while providing much-needed help to those around them.