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Emma A.

Errands/Shopping Help

Ames, IA

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$16/hr
Errands
I am a compassionate and reliable errand runner looking to assist elderly clients with daily tasks and shopping. I'm dedicated to creating and maintaining a friendly, patient, and trustworthy rapport with clients and their families!
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Dilynn A.

Sitter/House Keeper

Ames, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hello Mom's & Dad's! My name is Dilynn, I'm 20 years old, I live in Kelley, and I'm currently a student at PCI for Cosmetology! I've been babysitting since I was 13 or 14, and I absolutely love hanging out with kiddos! I'm full time at school M-Th so I'm only available Fridays and Saturdays. I have a clean driving record and a...
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Natalie M.

Ames, IA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Natalie! I am from MN and have worked at a preschool back home since I was 16. I am comfortable in assisting with after-school care, pets, running errands, and transporting kids from place to place. I served as a teacher's aide for 3 years, school year and summer. I am a full-time college student, so the hours I put in...
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Rachelle L.

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
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My name is Rachelle and I'm 40 and I have been taking care of my 90-year-old grandma for at least 10 years now. She needs to be taken to the chiropractor and doctors etc. because she is going blind. I basically do errands for her when needed and take care of any lawn work as needed. I have also taken care of a 93-year-old for...
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Janette S.

Young Professional Seeking Housekeepingopportunity

Ames, IA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
bathroom cleaning
Hello! My name is Janette. I recently graduated from Iowa State in May. I am 23 and have spent the last two years managing private rental properties in Ames. I have taken after my mom in cleaning houses. I have extensive experience. I am able to cook meals, run errands, and do not smoke. I provide all my own cleaning supplies...
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Sarah S.

Not Your Average Nanny

Ames, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Nannying is my favorite job I have had yet. I am young at heart and love to be running around and having fun. I also believe that fun has limits and my job is to keep the children safe and engaged. I love to do fun projects like all kinds of crafts, cooking with the kids, swimming, making blanket forts, running errands, going on...
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Janette S.

Young Professional Seeking Child And/or Pet Care Position. Experienced In Cleaning And Cooking.

Ames, IA

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$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Janette. I graduated from ISU in May. I am 23 and began childcare at 17. I have nannied, and also cared for kids at my local church. I understand the importance of relationships and desire to know families well. I can cook meals, drive, run errands, clean, do chores, and am comfortable around pets. I am also...
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Sonia F.

Part-time Assistant Available For General Errands

Ames, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Reliable Nanny with 10 years of experience. Consistently praised by client families for warmth, dedication, and professionalism in a fast-paced home setting. Skilled at organizing children's daily schedules for meals, school, doctor's appointments and recreational activities. Effectively engage with children at different...
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Kayla R.

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am happy to help with whatever you need! I'm available to run errands or house sit let me know if you are interested.
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Loretta D.

Home Helper

Ames, IA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I love helping people plus love going out & about so this job works well. I was paid to do this while working in non-medical home care since 2015. I have helped family members for even longer. Willing to run pretty much any errands needed.
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Julie S.

Love Working With People

Nevada, IA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
companionship
I'm a full time hair stylist in a small town. I love my job. I want to spend a couple hours a week helping people in their homes. I love cleaning, cooking, playing card games and of course talking. I'm also able to run errands and take you places.
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Amy S.

Helper For Organizing, Errands And More

Madrid, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 14 years experience as both a childcare professional and bartending. And I have been a professional housekeeper since mid 2021. I am a great multi tasker and strive to always be dependable and trustworthy to all of my clients .
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  • 12 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.20/hr as of August 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Ames

Hiring an errand runner in Ames, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $16.20 per hour as of August 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Ames, IA. There are currently 10 errand runners in Ames. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Ames who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.

Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Ames. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Ames, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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