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30,147 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.7
What others are saying about nearby errand runners
McKenna was an amazing support to our family. She would help with overwhelming household projects, brainstorm organization strategies for…
Review for Mckenna B. by Bobbi C.
Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional.…
Review for Seana B. by Melissa W.
Michael is very good with my parents and has a wonderful relationship with my father with dementia., My father feels as though he has a…
Review for Michael K. by Nicole R.
Errand runners near me
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have worked in childcare for the last 11 years. I worked at the School for 2. 5 years and switched over to private nannying around 2016. While private nannying I have done all sorts of errand running, laundry, cleaning, organizing, dog walking etc. I have nannied multiple families and have plenty of references. Right...
Mckenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mckenna has been watching my kids since they were 15 months. We have four boys and she is wonderful with them. She keeps the house clean and takes them places to keep them entertained. She cooks lunches and is fun!! Highly recommend McKenna!"
Shana L.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Seana! I have worked various positions in the child care industry for over 7 years. I graduated with an Early Childhood Education degree in 2015. I thoroughly enjoy my time caring for children and love implementing fun activities, outdoor adventures, planned crafts/educational tasks, and healthy eating. I am...
Seana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans amazing outings for our kids to do things out in the community. Seana also plans fun, educational activities for...
Melissa W.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a life long Bexley resident. My early career was spent in high end restaurants. My last 25 years was working in assisted living and nursing home facilities. I am very comfortable with seniors and pets of all kinds. I am flexible and can do almost anything needed. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia, Parkinson's...
Michael can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Michael is very good with my parents and has a wonderful relationship with my father with dementia., My father feels as though he has a buddy now as all of our other caregivers have been female. Michael is patient and kind beyond measure. He's even brought to my...
Nicole R.
5.0
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Hi there, my name is Cinthya, I'm 26 yrs old!
I've been working with childcare for 8 years. I'm affectionate, proactive and responsible. My experience ranges from infants to teenagers.
I was an au pair in upstate NY taking care of two girls and also doing some light house keeping, laundry, cooking, groceries, running errands...
Cinthya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cinthya was prompt, communicative, and flexible. It was wonderful to be able to trust her with my daughter so we could have a nice dinner out! "
Care member
Hi, everyone!
I'm Cinthya!
I used to be a live in nanny in NY and I'm used to run errands such as grocery shopping, pick up/drop off packages, laundry, party/event/dinner shopping and organization, and many others.
I also provide cleaning, baby sitter and senior care services.
I'm fully vaccinated and pet friendly.
Let me...
Olivia L.
Columbus, OH
$18-43/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Responsible And Helpful Around House, Willing To Run Errands!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I am a current college student at the Ohio State! I am majoring in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, and am such a people person! I have lots of experience in housesitting, pet sitting, errand running, and I have also been babysitting children for about 6 years now! I am always one to get the kids...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, looking to add some side work to my schedule! I'm currently working at old navy as a production operation manager but would love to help around the city! Any errands needs send me your way!
Hi there and thanks for stopping by my profile! I'm Emily. I'm a 26-year-old young professional and have called myself a resident of Columbus for about four years. I graduated from Ohio University in the Spring of 2012 with a Bachelors degree in Journalism and have been working as a full time Brand Strategist at a branding and...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
First of all, I'm a pro shopper who knows how to find the best quality and best deals on anything from groceries to automobiles. I have experience taking clients shopping for clothing, shoes, gifts, toiletries, groceries, home improvement items, and more. Past clients have had me do anything from programming their TV remotes,...
As a stay at home, I enjoyed cleaning my house and cooking healthy meals for my family. Iam very organized and enjoy making a house look and smell clean and fresh.
I have been a semi-professional organizer, contracting with Dress For Success (non-profit) and House for intake donations, kitchen, closets, pantry organization along with house cleaning, and running errands (pick up meals, party supplies, purchasing gifts for bday/anniversary) etc.
Joanna can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
I am willing to help out with assorted errands and tasks per request. Some examples include running to the store, providing transportation, and meal prep.
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My services include organizing, shopping, light housekeeping, home management, event planning, food prep & personal chef services and errands of all types. Let me make your life easier by taking care of things you don't have time for.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I provide household chores and care (laundry, vacuuming, etc.), as well as simple meal prep and errands around town to the grocery store, dry cleaners, etc. Please message me with any questions! Thanks!
Madison S.
Columbus, OH
$23-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Madison. I graduated from Ohio University in 2020 with a degree in Early Childhood Education.
I am currently an In-Building Substitute for Columbus city schools and am looking for a summer nannying job! I have been working with children of all ages for over 10 years and I absolutely love it!! I am very...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Casey and I would love to help make your life a little easier!
Throughout my life I have had the responsibility for taking care of four grandparents and volunteering at a nursing home (especially during holidays). It is very important to me that all people of all ages are living life to the fullest and being...
Casey can also help with: Personal care, home modification, specialized care, companionship, mobility assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a long-term care Pharmacist in Columbus for 6 years. I enjoy helping others and am pretty good company, if I say so myself. Let me know what you or your loved one likes, and I am happy to join in.
As a Pharmacist, I am comfortable with medication administration and can help with activities of daily...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation
Hello! My name is Mia. I received an elementary education degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 2020. After graduating, I taught 3rd grade for two years. I have experience with children from the ages of 1-13. I am comfortable with caring for multiple children and pets. I am able to cook/prepare meals, clean,...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Mara N.
Columbus, OH
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have been around children of all age groups my whole life which has given me a passion for being a caregiver that can make a positive impact on the little ones. I have seven years of babysitting experience including high school courses I was able to participate in to become a preschool teacher for a semester! I am creative,...
Mara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Mae B.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have experience as a lifeguard (City of UA) and a nanny and I have been babysitting for several years (8+). I am CPR/AED, First Aid, Lifeguard, and Babysitting certified through the Red Cross! I am a very energetic and outgoing person and I love being active and exercising.
I have my own car, I can teach swimming lessons...
Mae can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Errand runners by the numbers
30,147providers |
5.2 yrsavg. experience |
14,545member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding an errand runner
How much does it cost to hire an errand runner in 2025?
The average national cost for errand runners on Care.com is $19.24 per hour as of May 2025. This rate can vary depending on where you live, how often you will need the person to work for you, what types of errands you need for them to run and the experience they have.
What types of services can errand runners help me with?
An errand runner is generally open to helping you with any day-to-day tasks you have. This includes grocery shopping, picking up your laundry from the dry cleaners, taking items in your house to storage, driving your pets to a veterinarian appointment, etc.
How can I use Care.com to find a good errand runner?
To find the right person to take care of your errand needs, filter for candidates in your area and compare each person's hourly rate, the availability they have and how long they've been running errands for other families. You can also see if another family in your area has left any feedback about a candidate you're interested in.
Ratings for errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Errand Runners are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 14,545 reviews of the 30,147 listed errand runners.