Get things done in Taiwan with trusted local support

Local Buddy helps foreigners in Taiwan remove the stress of everyday Chinese-language tasks by connecting them with a trusted local helper.

Local Buddy is a helper service for foreigners in Taiwan who need practical support in everyday situations where Chinese is a barrier.

Local Buddy is for foreigners in Taiwan who have limited Chinese or feel stuck when everyday tasks become difficult because of language barriers.

How it works

Step 1

Make a booking request

Fill in the booking form with your task, location, preferred time, and contact details.

Step 2

We review and confirm

We review your request, check that it fits the pilot, find a suitable helper, and contact you on LINE.

Step 3

Meet your helper

Once payment is verified, your booking is confirmed and you meet your helper at the agreed location for practical support.

Pilot area: Hsinchu City and Zhubei only.

What helpers can help with

Helpers can support communication, ask questions, clarify information, and help you handle everyday tasks more smoothly when Chinese is a barrier.

  • appointments and bookings
  • banks and service counters
  • housing and landlord communication
  • shopping, returns, and delivery issues
  • forms, messages, and everyday translation help

What helpers cannot do

Helpers support communication and everyday practical tasks, but they do not give professional advice, make decisions for you, or take over your responsibility.

  • legal or medical advice
  • handling your money or making payments for you
  • signing documents for you
  • representing you in disputes
  • dangerous or emergency situations
  • illegal or unethical tasks

Need help with a Chinese-language task?

Send a booking request and we’ll review it manually.