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Astrid F.

Dependable Help For Everyday Errands.

DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I understand how busy life can get or how difficult certain tasks may become over time. I'm here to make things easier by helping with errands like grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, or mailing packages. I'm reliable, organized, and always handle each task with care and attention.
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Flexible, Friendly, High-quality Helper!

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Emily, I'm an EMT and nursing student paying my way through school by helping folks in my community. I am a reliable, trustworthy young professional with housekeeping and elder care experience. I'm prepared to provide cleaning services, run errands, or handle any other daily tasks you need! Thanks for your...
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Errand Runner.

Cortland, IL

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$17/hr
Hi I am available to help u with taking out trash and others. If u are not around start laundry and help fold and organize ur house. And pick up.
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Chill And Professional General Assistant

Sycamore, IL

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$15/hr
I'm a responsible college student looking to help run errands for those who need it. I understand how busy life can get and how hectic things can become without someone to help you get through it. I can be that person for you.
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Fun, Caring, And Hardworking Sitter!

Sycamore, IL

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$19/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am transferring from Mizzou so I will be a Junior at NIU! I am 20 years old, and I am looking for a job babysitting! I have 4 years of experience plus smaller jobs here and there. I can help with light housekeeping, running errands, and I can cook. When watching kids I love to swim, ride bikes, or stay...
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Part-Time Experienced Household And Personal Assistant

Maple Park, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have been a household assistant for a little over a year now. Running errands such as shopping, delivering and receiving packages and letters, household chores, and even taking care of pets and plants for my vacation loving friends. Not only can I perform these tasks but I will do them most efficiently. I look forward to...
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Mature, Christian Female Available To Help With All Your Family's Needs

Sycamore, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Jodi. I am a 50-year-old female available to care for children, aging or special needs dependent, or run errands. I have experience babysitting, caring for children with special needs, and the elderly. I live in Sycamore, IL, have a valid drivers license, and drive a dependable car.

Care Member says "Jodi was with our family for almost 3 years and helped us care for our 3 children. She is loving and patient…any family would be lucky to have her."

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Mature, Experienced, Female To Care For Your Elderly Love One

Sycamore, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
home modification
live-in home care
personal care
My experience includes running errands, companionship, transportation and support to appointments, meal prep, light housework, relocation, administering/monitoring medication, and daily living assistance. I am a trustworthy, dependable, kind, and compassionate person.
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Experienced Household And Personal Assistant With Extensive Childcare Experience

Sycamore, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I was a live in nanny for 6 years with 3 children. I ran the household including cooking, laundry, grocery shopping and running errands. I have a degree in elementary education with more than 10 years of teaching experience. I was a general manager for 2 restaurants for 7 years including payroll, product ordering, customer...
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Housekeeping/Errand Service

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
refrigerator cleaning
oven cleaning
+ 1 more
Are you looking for someone dependable, detail- oriented, and takes pride in their work?? I have 20+ years of experience in the cleaning field. I offer full service cleaning, which includes scrubbing and sanitizing bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, kitchen, floors, cleaning woodwork and blinds as well as so much more! Hours of...

Kristine C. says "Where do I begin? Elizabeth doesn't clean she performs miracles. I can say with complete honesty that my house has NEVER been cleaner than it is right...

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Errands And Odd Jobs Provider

Sugar Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have been a babysitter for several years caring for children across all age groups. I am comfortable with babies, infants, and toddlers and have experience with multiples such as twins. I am able to care for multiple children at a time and can provide activities to encourage play, discovery, and learning. I can follow parents'...

Jose V. says "Norma is very honest, dedicated and responsible. She is also very much on time and able to follow a schedule and instructions and any special needs. Norma...

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Need Some Errands Ran? I'm Your Guy!

Genoa, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I enjoy the freedom of running errands and getting out of the house to help people out. My experience in running errands has been primarily for my family, extended family, and neighbors. I'm friendly, reliable, and love to stay busy.
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I Enjoy Running Errands!

Sandwich, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been running errands for myself, my husband and families I work for for decades. I enjoy it and would like to earn some money doing it for you!
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Errands And Odd Jobs Available Full And Part Time

Elburn, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Available for part-time evenings and weekends to run errands and odd jobs. I am flexible during the weekday also.
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Caregiver Available For All Your Needs

Clare, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
personal care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Senior Care is definitely one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I really enjoy helping people in any way possible. I love the joy I bring to those in need. Whether its with daily activities at home, sitting and talking over a cup of coffee , running errands, taking client to a doctor appointment, housework, pets,...
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Rochelle, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have a years worth of experience in caregiving such as running errands, driving to appointments & housekeeping. Please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you!
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Sandwich, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Bailey. I am 22 years old and have been babysitting for over 6 years. I have been CPR certified since 2020 and have been first aid certified since 2023. I offer in home babysitting and pet sitting (large and small animals as well as farm animals) as well as transportation, light cleaning, running errands, and meal...
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Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
compassionate, fun, and personalized elderly care. Whether it's helping with light chores, prepping meals, keeping company during appointments, or just being a friendly face to chat with over tea, I'm here to brighten your day. I'm talkative, dependable, and truly enjoy creating comfort and ease for the people I work with. My...
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Kingston, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am a 19-year-old girl looking to help families in need of a babysitter/nanny. A little about myself is that I am currently attending college at Northern Illinois University to become a Nurse! I have 2+ years in experience of watching children while parents or guardians are working, running errands, or simply just need some...
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Errands And Odd Jobs Help When You Need It!

Sugar Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am able to help individuals of all ages with errands and odd jobs on very short notice, quickly, and efficiently. I can provide transportation, light cleaning and organizing, grocery shopping, school pick-up and drop off, date night sitting, pet grooming and walking, and other services that you may need. I am honest,...
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  • 23 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of July 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in DeKalb, IL

Errand Runners in DeKalb, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 23 listed errand runners

Jodi D.

Jodi was with our family for almost 3 years and helped us care for our 3 children. She is loving and patient…any family would be lucky to...

- Care member

Elizabeth E.

Where do I begin? Elizabeth doesn't clean she performs miracles. I can say with complete honesty that my house has NEVER been cleaner than...

- Kristine C.

Norma T.

Norma is very honest, dedicated and responsible. She is also very much on time and able to follow a schedule and instructions and any...

- Jose V.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in DeKalb

Hiring an errand runner in DeKalb, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $16.50 per hour as of July 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 DeKalb, IL. There are currently 2 errand runners in DeKalb. 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb. 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 DeKalb, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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