What services can a private concierge provide?
A parcel to pick up at the post office. The plumber scheduled for Thursday morning. A birthday party to organise.
Running out of time?...
...Then you need a helping hand!
Whether you’re a busy individual, an overwhelmed professional, or simply someone looking to optimise your schedule, a private concierge is the solution for you.
You’re in luck! On Yoojo, you’ll find thousands of private concierges across the UK ready to lend a helping hand.
In this guide, I’ll introduce the main services a concierge can offer to make your daily life easier. You’ll also discover examples of tasks already booked on Yoojo!
What is private concierge service?
A concierge service is like the personal assistant you’ve always dreamed of!
In practice, it’s a bespoke service tailored to your needs and schedule. You can request a wide variety of tasks from your concierge.
Household management, handling parcels, booking appointments… Your concierge is there to take care of tasks you don’t have time for and assist with your organisation.
What services can your private concierge provide?
The great thing about this type of personal assistant is that they adapt to all your needs.
A useful tip: make a list of all your requests when posting your free ad on Yoojo.
This way, the professional can provide you with a more accurate quote.
1/ Deliveries and home services
Stop being tied to delivery schedules and let your concierge handle your parcels for you.
| Services | Description |
|---|---|
| Parcel reception and home delivery | Not at home to receive a parcel? They’ll collect it and deliver it straight to your door at a time that suits you. |
| Returns and exchanges | Need to return an item? They’ll handle the collection, packing, and posting, saving you the hassle. |
| Return of parcels | If you need to return a parcel quickly, they can manage the entire process, saving you valuable time. |
| Supervising contractors at your home | Whether it’s for repairs or occasional help at home, your concierge will ensure access to your home and oversee the work being done. |
| Key management | Want to secure your keys? They can keep them safe and hand them over to the person of your choice when needed. |
2/ Save time with personal organisation
Better than a digital planner: a person who thinks of everything for you!
| Services | Description |
|---|---|
| Appointment booking | Your concierge will schedule appointments for doctors, hairdressers, or others, ensuring your calendar stays organised and optimised. |
| Ticket reservations and more | From events and concerts to travel, they’ll book tickets tailored to your preferences, ensuring you enjoy every moment worry-free. |
| Mail collection while you’re away | When you’re travelling, they’ll collect your mail to ensure you don’t miss any important correspondence, keeping your letters secure. |
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3/ Personal shopping: your assistant for purchases
Christmas? Valentine’s Day? A birthday? Don’t stress about gift shopping anymore!
Your concierge will handle your shopping for you.
From perfume, clothes, DVDs, to decorative items: they’ll go to your chosen shop and pick up your click-and-collect order.
Then they’ll deliver it to your home or the address of your choice.
4/ An event to plan? Request a concierge service!
Concierge services can also be an invaluable asset when organising an event, whether it’s a birthday, a private party, or a professional gathering.
Here are some services to make your life easier:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Complete planning | Your concierge handles all the logistics of the event, from finding the venue to coordinating suppliers, ensuring a smooth and worry-free organisation. |
| Creating a unique experience | They personalise the event with your chosen themes, decorations, and activities. |
| Managing invitations | Your private concierge takes care of sending out invitations. |
| Guest surprises and extras | The concierge organises special touches, such as arranging transport for guests, booking hotels, or handing out small gifts to make the event even more memorable. |
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Clients who booked a private concierge through Yoojo: these services saved them time
For a reasonable budget, these professionals made life easier for Yoojo clients.
Here are the details of each task along with the price paid:
Example 1: Collecting a parcel for you
💰 Total price paid: £13
⏳ Duration of the service: 1 hour
The opening hours of parcel collection points don’t always align with work schedules.
The solution? Book a service provider on Yoojo to handle it for you!
In this case, the client didn’t have to travel, and their parcel was delivered directly to their home.
Example 2: Picking up a SIM card from a store
💰 Total price paid: £22
⏳ Duration of the service: 2 hours
Out of phone service?
This client needed to collect a new SIM card from their provider but didn’t have time to do it themselves. A concierge booked on Yoojo handled it for them, saving precious time.
Example 3: Collecting keys on your behalf
💰 Total price paid: £10
⏳ Duration of the service: 1 hour
Expecting a service visit while you’re out?
A concierge can take care of your keys when you’re not around.
Example 4: Booking a concierge to greet contractors
💰 Total price paid: £25
⏳ Duration of the service: 2 hours
Having work done in your home?
No need to take a day off: the concierge will greet the workers, stay on-site for the duration of the work, and lock up afterwards.
A 100% stress-free solution.
Example 5: Returning an Amazon parcel on your behalf
💰 Total price paid: £10
⏳ Duration of the service: 1 hour
Made an online purchase that didn’t work out and now have to queue at the post office to return it?
Save time by asking a concierge to handle it for you!
Conclusion: with a private concierge, less stress in your daily life!
Finding the post office closed: that's a thing of the past.
Taking half a day off to let the plumber in: no longer necessary.
Organising a party for 40 people: no problem!
As you can see, concierge services are a practical solution for delegating everyday tasks with minimal stress.
You entrust your tasks to a reliable person, allowing you to finally relax.
Enjoy your free time!
- Posting an ad on Yoojo is free and without obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with service providers before booking
- Book services starting from just 1 hour
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews left on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified providers available on your dates
- You release payment only after the service is completed
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