Step-by-step instructions
Prepare people and task lists
Enter each participating person once and each distinct task on a separate line in the chores box.
Make tasks comparable
Split unusually large jobs before drawing and handle jobs restricted to particular people separately.
Assign and save the jobs
Select Assign chores. Copy the assignments, then add any agreed deadlines or completion details outside the tool.
Worked example
Four volunteers share eight small event-preparation jobs. Every person can perform each task in this pool.
One valid result is shown below. Your generated outcome will vary.
Example input
Alex Jamie Morgan Taylor Chores: Prepare name tags Print handouts Count chairs Label tables Check markers Arrange sign-in sheets Pack feedback forms Set out folders
Example result
Jamie 1. Count chairs 2. Pack feedback forms Alex 1. Arrange sign-in sheets 2. Print handouts Taylor 1. Label tables 2. Set out folders Morgan 1. Prepare name tags 2. Check markers
Each person receives two jobs. The tool does not estimate time, check skill requirements, or track workload elsewhere.
Random allocation needs an eligible task pool
A work task requiring specialist knowledge or access should not be put into an unrestricted draw. Arrange those assignments separately, then randomize the remaining comparable jobs. Add owners’ deadlines and completion criteria to a saved copy. If responsibilities change later, update that shared record rather than assuming the generator tracks the project.
Settings and limits to check
The example has 4 retained entries. Every listed chore is assigned once. The tool balances task counts, not time, effort, skill, or workload history. Repeated chore lines remain separate jobs, even when duplicate removal is enabled for people. A person can receive No chore this round if there are fewer tasks than participants. Fresh draws do not avoid last week’s assignments.
Settings used in this example
Remove duplicate entries: On
Keep a usable copy of the result
Use Copy to place the current result in your own notes, or Download to keep a text file. Keep the eligible input list with the result when you need to explain which entries took part. A new generation replaces the displayed result rather than adding to a saved history.
The tool runs in your browser and does not upload your input. Save the result before refreshing or leaving the page. If other people need to use the same outcome, share your saved copy rather than asking them to generate another independent result.
Frequently asked questions
Will the tool account for someone’s existing workload?
No. It balances only the count of the jobs entered in the current draw.
Does this create a recurring rotation?
No. Save each result and manage a recurring schedule separately. The generator keeps no assignment history.
Does duplicate removal also remove repeated chores?
No. It applies to the participant list. Review the separate chore list for unintended repeated jobs.
What should I check in the worked example?
Each person receives two jobs. The tool does not estimate time, check skill requirements, or track workload elsewhere.