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Cynthia M.

Errands/Shopping/Personal Assistant/MealPrep

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an efficient/highly organized shopper; groceries, household items or clothing. I have worked as a personal assistant and as a housekeeper; both of which require organization and errand-running. Whether business or personal; all errands will be handled with efficiency and professionalism. I am equipped to handle almost any...
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Caroline M.

Odd Jobs And Errands Provider

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
I am a current graduate student in the transition into my full-time job (mid May-late June) and have reliable transportation to assist with odd jobs and errands around town.
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Picha M.

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
I enjoy running errands and would gladly do all you need and do the in the best possible way I can. I believe in taking full responsibility over what has been delegated to me and always try to perform to the best of my ability.
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Laura K.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
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Arielle H.

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am currently a college student in Amherst, MA. I have always cared deeply about helping others and I am highly responsible and very patient. I can cook, do light housekeeping, and run errands. I do not smoke; I have my own car and am fully vaccinated (and boosted). I am a quick learner and hope to provide companionship for...
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Anna F.

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am pretty handy with a lot of things. I grew up with chickens and working outdoors a lot and am great with watering plants. I am also a fast, efficient and detail oriented person, so I am happy to run a number of consecutive errands and remember exactly what I need to do in said errands. I am also a great cook, so not only...
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Pamela B.

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Provide in-home care for disabled, cognitively impaired, and chronically ill patients: hands-on experienced with clients suffering from stroke, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. I prepare food according to diet plan; ensure patients follow Care plans, diets, and exercise plans. I also assist with feeding,...

Care Member says "Pam has been a fantastic addition to our care team for my elderly father. She is willing to both deal with a slightly stubborn person with a smile and a...

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Amy D.

Single Mom Looking To Help Others Out And To Make Some Extra Cash :)

Belchertown, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I have experience every where. Taking care of children animals elderly running errands you name it I got it. I have my own transportation. I'm always on time if not early to everything.
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Karen P.

Let Me Help With Your Needs

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
Hello my name is Karen, I'm a strong young lady who's willing to help pack/unpack, get ready for anything, run errands, literally do anything except gardening I'm not so great at that.
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Mars C.

Pca

Whately, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have helped seniors & young adults with disabilities: with house keeping tasks. Cleaning, meal prep, running errands, medicine management, laundry assistance & some personal care etc.
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Holly G.

Your Personal Household Assistant

South Deerfield, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
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More Than Just Cleaning - Your Personal Household Assistant! Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs. Services Include: * Top-to-bottom house cleaning * Home organizing and decluttering * Meal preparation and grocery shopping *...
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Holly G.

South Deerfield, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Your Personal Household Assistant! Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs. Services Include: * Top-to-bottom house cleaning * Home organizing and decluttering * Meal preparation and grocery shopping * Running errands and...
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Holly G.

Full/Part Time Nanny

South Deerfield, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
More Than Just Cleaning - Your Personal Household Assistant! Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs. Services Include: * Top-to-bottom house cleaning * Home organizing and decluttering * Meal preparation and grocery shopping *...
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Caishlyn O.

Personal Assistant

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a personal assistant for three years now. I can run any errand needed. I can do landscaping and gardening. House painting and other general household needs.
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Mary Madison B.

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I grew up around animals and currently have two dogs and two cats of my own. I have some experience with clicker training and am an experienced dog walker. I am willing to provide dog or cat sitting in your home and am also happy to run pet-related errands if needed.
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Ravneet G.

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver, Errand Runner

Easthampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...

Ana D. says "The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a...

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Krista X.

Babysitter Available

Chicopee, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Danni. I recently separated from the Air Force. I have lots of experience with kids ranging from new born to teenager. I am very active and I like to get involved with the kids' activities such as sports, homework, hobbies and etc. I can prepare snacks/ meals and make sure homework is taken care off. I have a vehicle,...

Keira H. says "My boys have loved having her around and we are so sad that our schedules won't be matching up for this semester! We would absolutely hire again!"

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Ivette M.

CNA

Wendell, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Ivette, and I'm originally from Mexico City. I've spent the last 20 years living in North America, including Canada and the USA. As a dedicated certified nurse assistant, I have a proven track record in private care. I am offering my services to assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal...

Care Member says "Ivette has my highest possible recommendation. She is utterly trustworthy and responsible, competent, caring, dedicated, intelligent, and warm. She...

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Lori N.

Part-Time Mature & Reliable Caretaker For Home/Errands

Easthampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My husband and I owned and operated a small and successful guesthouse on Culebra Island, Puerto Rico. While there, I was deeply involved with federal non-profit work and grant writing for the community library, private school, and animal rescue group; I was Board President of Friends of Culebra Animals, Inc., and helped to...

Care Member says "Lori is responsible, thoughtful, and caring. She understands the needs of each of my children given their different ages and personalities. And she is...

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Jacqueline F.

Errands

Easthampton, MA

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there, I'm available for running errands, shopping, pet care, helping around the home, transportation, cleaning, laundry, and any other assistant-type needs! I'm a friendly, laid back, and motivated individual.
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  • 45 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA

Errand Runners in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 45 listed errand runners

Pamela B.

Pam has been a fantastic addition to our care team for my elderly father. She is willing to both deal with a slightly stubborn person with a...

- Care member

Ravneet G.

The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the...

- Ana D.

Krista X.

My boys have loved having her around and we are so sad that our schedules won't be matching up for this semester! We would absolutely hire...

- Keira H.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Amherst

Hiring an errand runner in Amherst, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of June 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 Amherst, MA. There are currently 7 errand runners in Amherst. 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 Amherst 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 Amherst. 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 Amherst, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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