A virtual assistant is a self-employed professional with expertise in providing clients with administrative support from a distance, typically from their home office. A virtual assistant is a self-employed worker who specializes in providing administrative services to clients from a remote location, usually a home office. Typical tasks a virtual assistant might perform include making phone calls, scheduling appointments, organizing travel, and managing email accounts. A virtual assistant's typical responsibilities could include managing email accounts, making phone calls, booking flights, and organizing appointments.