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William H.

Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Currently in graduate school, Im looking for a long term placement of at least 20 hours per week. I have work across the care giver spectrum from middle school art teacher to end of life care as doula and funeral director most recently. I'm a helper at heart and working to become a chaplain. I enjoy cooking, unorthodox field...

Elizabeth O. says "Will is an amazing caregiver! He is reliable, smart, creative, and always has fun ideas for my 5 year old daughter- from gardening to baking to...

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Experienced Errand Runner And Personal Assistant.

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
I have been a Activity Assistant at Nursing home for over six years now. Part of that responsibility is to run errands , shopping for Residents needs. I love it! Also , have assisted with Dr. appointments.
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Responsible UF Graduate Student Available For Part Time Assistance For General Errands/chores/cleaning Needs

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
Recently graduated college athlete(punctual and hardworking). Beginning masters at UF fall 2015. Extremely experienced in day care for adults with special needs. Also experienced in babysitting for kids ages 5-12, cleaning houses, house & pet sitting, and grocery shopping. Very friendly, trustworthy and eager for work. Let me...
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Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a difference in people's lives is what I'm all about. I have a deep passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. With one year of experience as a caregiver, I'm committed to providing compassionate and detail-oriented care. I understand the importance of earning trust and building strong...
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Gainesville, FL

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a positive impact on the lives of others is my daily goal. With six years of experience providing care, I've learned how to best support adults and seniors in maintaining their well-being and independence. My background includes a high school degree and CPR training, which provides me with a solid foundation for safe and...
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And I Clean Also

Gainesville, FL

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Organization
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
I am experienced and able to prepare meals, clean, organize, run errands and take to appointments as needed.
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Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
Enjoy helping seniors with everyday task rather running errands or just keeping up the house. It's my passion to help with seniors
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Sonni W.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
Im a single mom looking for work. I have housekeeping experience, caring for seniors, running errands an much more. Pet friendly and have reliable transportation.
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Rin P.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello , I'm a full time college student hoping to make some money on the side , I can help with what food prep , light housecleaning and running errands for you ! I hope to hear from you soon :)
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Gainesville, FL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kailey and I am an Occupational Therapy student with hands-on experience working in a nursing home and providing care for adults. I am skilled in assisting with daily activities, household tasks, transportation, and running errands. My background in healthcare and my compassionate approach allows me to provide...
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Energetic And Fun Sitter

Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, I am a lively and gentle young professional who is interested in helping our families during my spare time on weekends. I have around 8 years of experience in child care, house sitting, and nannying. I would be more than happy to help with travel, grocery shopping, laundry, chores around the house and running errands.
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
Respite care
dementia
meal prep
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have experience in caring for my grandfather who suffered from dementia alzehimers and Parkinson's. I also have had experience helping the mother of the family I nannyed for when she had her baby, running errands, cooking, and cleaning and such. I am very organized and hard working, and I can't wait to help you and...
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Easy Going & Flexible Sitter!

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alexis and I am a student at UF. I have over 5 years of experience nannying and babysitting kids of all ages. I am comfortable helping with online school, running errands or whatever is needed for the day! I love to go outside and do hands on activities! I am willing to work long hours or just help out for a brief...
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Experienced Compassionate Caregiver

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Transportation
companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
Experienced caregiver with 6 years in home health , nursing homes, rehab and mental health facilities . I've worked with clients with dementia, Alzheimer's and mobility challenges . I'm a mom of three and treat every client like family. I cook, clean (not just light housekeeping ) run errands and provide dependable compassionate...
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Young And Broke With Previous Childcare Experience

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Worked in Aftercare since I was 16. Worked with many different age groups. Love working with kids and getting to see them have fun. My previous experience has been with groups of 20+. I have babysitting experience for all ages. I am available all of fall semester due to that being my semester with only only classes. I also love...
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Gainesville, FL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Rocio. I have been in the babysitting industry for five years now. I am punctual, organized, bubbly, fun, responsible, and trustworthy. I am here to help make your life easier while providing the absolute best care and keeping a safe environment for your little ones. I can cook, clean, run errands, and make sure your...
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Adult Companion

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
Transportation
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
I have 5+ years experience working as a personal nanny/household manager for two separate families. During which I was responsible for maintain the upkeep of regular household chores such as, light/deep cleaning, organizing, running errands, and laundry needs. I have reliable transportation and have CPR/AED/First Aid training...
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Supportive And Loving :)

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Katarina and I have always loved children and the ability to be a positive role model in their lives. I volunteered as a teachers assistant in Africa, was a camp counselor for a summer camp for 4 years, and have worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I love taking care of children and being able to help...
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Gainesville, FL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm passionate about helping others feel safe, supported, and cared for -- especially seniors. I have one year of experience providing companionship and non-medical assistance, and I approach every situation with kindness, patience, and respect. Whether it's helping with daily routines, preparing meals, running errands, or...
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Experienced Caregiver For Seniors

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. Things I have done for previous clients include running errands such as grocery shopping with or without the client, taking clients to medical appointments, restaurants, entertainment events, and to visit friends or family. I have...
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  • 41 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.62/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Gainesville

Hiring an errand runner in Gainesville, FL on Care.com will cost an average of $17.62 per hour as of January 2026. 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 Gainesville, FL. There are currently 29 errand runners in Gainesville. 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville. 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 Gainesville, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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