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I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
Hello! I am a college student at Iowa state university studying to be a pediatric occupational therapist. I have a lot of experience babysitting as it was my primary job growing up (5+ years). I am the oldest of 2 younger siblings and grew up with pets so I am pet friendly! I also have a car to run errands and carpool! I nanny...
Hello! I'm extremely reliable, punctual and helpful. I'm almost 22 years old still trying to decide what I want to do career wise, I absolutely love helping people any chance I get! I grew up in a huge family and was the oldest child of my house, I would run errands for my mom, assisted her in her salon with light cleaning and...
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I grew up with a mother who does in-home daycare so I have been around kids my whole life and I enjoy helping her out as well. I have about 5 years of experience with nannying and babysitting during the summer. I come from a big family with lots of little cousins and even have a little brother so I have had lots of experience...
I've run errands for many elderly men and women. My errands included grocery shopping, drop-offs at the post office, picking up medications, picking up meals, and more.
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Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
personal care
respite care
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I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
I am looking to earn extra providing a variety of services at your home including: house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide this service every...
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I can tackling a wide range of tasks, I specialize in handling the "odds and ends" jobs that are often overlooked or outside the scope of traditional roles. From cleaning to organizing and running errands, I pride myself on being adaptable and resourceful. Whether it's assembling furniture, or assisting with various personal...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I'm Whitney. I will graduate from Wheaton College in May and am looking to care for your family! I am a warm, people-oriented person, and I love children!
I have 7 years of childcare experience (including with triplets!) and am comfortable working with children from newborn to 13 years of age. I love coming up with creative...
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
Personal Assistant Services by Jen
Reliable | Efficient | Caring
As a dedicated personal assistant, I offer customized support to help simplify your daily life. Whether you're a busy professional, a parent juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone in need of a helping hand, I'm here to make your routine smoother and more...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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I have a degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services with a minor in History. I worked at a childcare center for three years in college, working with children ranging from six weeks through fifth grade. I love working with children and helping foster positive development! I am also comfortable with food preparation, light house...
Hi my name is Mary and I raised all my children and find myself having extra time on my hands that I would like to use to provide services for anyone that is in need of errand running. I'm fully vaccinated and eager to help!
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hi, I am Maddie! I am currently a sophomore at DMACC working towards my nursing degree. Throughout high school I babysat for many families around my hometown. I have 5 years of experience babysitting. I have been a CNA at a nursing home in my hometown for over 4 years. I also just recently got CPR Certified. I can help with...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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Hey families! I'm Ethan and I am a Sophmore attending Loyola University Chicago studying Business Marketing, Information Systems, and Film & Digital Media. I'm excited to be someone's summer manny, I've always taken care of kids growing up and it's super fun! I have reliable transportation and I'm down to do anything a family...
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- $15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi! My name is Ava :) I go to DMACC in Ankeny for elementary education. I would love to help clean for you, cook for you, and run any errands you may need!
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- $10/hr
Light cleaning
errands
visiting physician
meal prep
transportation
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Hi! I'm looking to help make life a little easier. This can include but not limited to errand running, taking to appointments, meal preps, and even just spending time and checking in. Whatever works best for you! I look forward to hearing how I can help.
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I am able to do any house job or errand needed. I mow the lawn, do laundry, grocery shop, clean, get dry cleaning, etc. I am very responsible and accountable.
I am a nanny and a student looking to just fill in the extra hours with helping out a family with general duties..I can help organize, run to the grocery store, help with pets, kids, errands, cleaning, etc. I am up for just about anything! I don't feel comfortable cooking for the family, however.
As a caregiver, I completed various tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and running errands like groceries and picking up pharmacy prescriptions, as well as taking laundry to the laundromat.
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42 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0
FAQs for finding an errand runner in Des Moines
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Des Moines, IA?
Hiring an errand runner in Des Moines, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 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.
How can I find a good errand runner in Des Moines, IA?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Des Moines, IA. There are currently 14 errand runners in Des Moines. 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 Des Moines who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Des Moines?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Des Moines. 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 Des Moines, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
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