Hire a Virtual AssistantDirectly. No Fees. No Bidding.
Browse vetted VA profiles with real rates ($10-$50/hr), weekly capacity, and measurable outcomes before you create an account. Message any VA free when you are ready, and most founders can start delegating in under 24 hours.
See fit, price, and availability before you ever send a message.
The goal is not to create more recruiting work. It is to help you spot a credible match quickly, message directly, and delegate the first process that is draining your time.
24 hrs
Typical path from browsing to your first conversation
No job post, no proposal queue, and no agency handoff slowing down the start.
$10-$50/hr
Typical rates shown before you message
Compare budget, skills, and weekly capacity straight from the directory.
No sign-up
Required to start browsing profiles
Create an account only when you are ready to message or shortlist someone.
“I got my inbox under control in the first week. My EA handles 40+ emails a day, manages my calendar, and preps meeting briefs. I've reclaimed about 18 hours a week.”
SaaS Founder, 12-person team
“My VA took over our Zendesk queue and returns process. I was spending 3 hours a day on support tickets — now I spend that time on product. The structured profiles made it easy to find someone who already knew our tools.”
E-commerce Founder, DTC brand · 8-person team
From Browsing to Delegating in 24 Hours
No agencies, no proposals, no waiting weeks for a hire.
Browse profiles
Filter by skill, rate, timezone, and availability. Every profile shows real rates and weekly capacity — no guessing.
Message directly
No agencies, no middlemen. Describe what you need and your VA responds — usually same day.
Agree & start
Set scope, hours, and communication cadence. Pay directly or use Orca's built-in Stripe escrow for milestone protection.
Delegate and grow
Your VA handles the operational load so you can focus on what only you can do. Most founders reclaim 15–25 hours per week.
Common Tasks Founders Delegate First
Not sure what to hand off? Start with the highest-ROI task and jump into the directory with the closest matching filter already applied.
Inbox & Calendar Management
Stop spending 2+ hours a day in email. A VA handles inbox triage, scheduling, and follow-ups — so you focus on work that moves the business forward.
- ✓Email triage & labelling
- ✓Meeting scheduling
- ✓Calendar blocking
- ✓Follow-up sequences
Customer Support
Give customers fast, consistent responses without doing it yourself. VAs handle tickets, live chat, returns, and FAQs across your support stack.
- ✓Zendesk / Freshdesk management
- ✓Live chat coverage
- ✓Returns & disputes
- ✓FAQ updates
Research & Admin
Get reliable research, reports, and administrative work completed without hiring a full-time employee or using expensive agencies.
- ✓Market & competitor research
- ✓Data entry & CRM updates
- ✓Report preparation
- ✓Document formatting
Social Media & Content
Keep your brand visible without doing the scheduling, drafting, and community management yourself. Your VA handles execution, you set direction.
- ✓Content scheduling
- ✓Caption writing
- ✓Community moderation
- ✓Analytics reporting
A Better Way to Hire a VA
Most platforms make you wade through proposals, pay agency markups, or get hit with 20%+ commissions. Orca doesn't.
What does a virtual assistant cost?
VA rates on Orca range from $10 to $50/hr. No hidden fees, no markup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I hire a virtual assistant?
Most clients on Orca message a VA and get a response the same day. Because there's no bidding process, you can go from browsing to your first task delegated in under 24 hours.
How much does it cost to hire a virtual assistant?
VA rates on Orca range from $10–$50/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. There are no platform fees or commissions — you pay your VA directly at the rate you both agree on.
Do I need to create an account to browse VAs?
No. You can browse all VA profiles, see rates, skills, and availability without signing up. You'll only need an account when you're ready to message a VA.
Do I need to post a job or wait for proposals?
No. Orca is directory-first, not a bidding marketplace. You browse live profiles, compare fit and rate up front, and message the VA you want to speak with directly.
What happens after I message a VA?
You and the VA agree on the scope, hours, rate, and communication cadence directly. Many clients start with one repeatable workflow first, then either pay the VA directly or use Orca's Stripe flow for milestone protection.
Are virtual assistants on Orca vetted?
Yes. Every VA profile is reviewed before going live. We verify identity, check experience claims, and ensure profiles meet our quality bar. Verified VAs display a badge on their profile.
What tasks can a virtual assistant help with?
Orca VAs specialise in email and calendar management, customer support, bookkeeping, social media, research, data entry, content writing, CRM management, and more. Filter profiles by category to find the right match.
How is Orca different from Upwork or Fiverr?
No bidding, no proposals, no race to the bottom. VAs set their own rates and keep 100% of earnings. You browse structured profiles and message directly — no agency cut, no inflated platform fees.
Ready to shortlist a VA?
Browse by skill, rate, and availability. Create an account only when you are ready to message.