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Aicha I.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a housing Support worker at the local homeless shelter. I'm looking for some part time hours cleaning houses or running errands etc. I'd love to help your family with getting organized, regular weekly cleaning, or whatever you need help with.

Susan R. says "Not only is Aicha delightful to have in the house, she is super thorough with her cleaning! She cleans spots that I didn't even think of all while being...

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Delaney P.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...

Suzanne M. says "Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an amazing addition...

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Devon H.

Anytime Errand Runner/Family Cook!

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a responsible and enthusiastic young woman looking for some extra work this winter. I would love to help you with any errands you may need done as well as help cooking or cleaning. I am a vegetarian and skilled at cooking vegetarian/vegan meals, but I am also comfortable cooking meat. I have my own car and would be...
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Grace S.

Errand Extraordinaire

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I can run for groceries, grab meals, or weed the garden! Happy to help with anything you need to accomplish.
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Abigail W.

Part-time Odd Jobs & Errands

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I provide assistance to those in need. I help complete a variety of tasks and errands given to me, including but not limited to, grocery shopping, tidying up rooms/houses, filling out paperwork, organizing, cleaning, rearranging, garden work, yard-work, pet care, medicine administration, First Aid, scheduling appointments, and...
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Gloria M.

Full Time Independent Support Service

Portland, ME

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I have worked in Portland, ME, for 2 years as part of an independent support service for a charity. I drive senior citizens, run errands, clean, etc.
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Carrie S.

Available Part Time Hours Cleaning Houses

Portland, ME

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a social worker looking for some part time hours cleaning houses or running errands etc. I'd love to help your family with getting organized, regular weekly cleaning, or whatever you need help with.
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Aicha I.

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
I'm a housing Support worker at the local homeless shelter. I'm looking for some part time hours cleaning houses or running errands etc. I'd love to help your family with getting organized, regular weekly cleaning, or whatever you need help with.
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Dee C.

Dee From Portland

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I care for children birth through kindergarten, and am now expanding my care practice to include senior care. I am a good cook, a good listener and can run errands to make life easier for you and your family. Looking forward to speaking with you about how I might take a little off your to-do list.
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Christina S.

Part-Time Personal Assistant or Family Assistant

Portland, ME

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Working as a nanny for a dual-career family has allowed me to cross the lines as a family assistant and a personal assistant. My experience as a PA or FA include: running errands, organization of household items (such as clothing, photographs, or books), scheduling and reminding of upcoming events, correspondences, packing and...
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Erin M.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Available to run errands, do light housekeeping, tidying, laundry, etc. Non smoker, reliable transportation. Senior care available.
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Caroline M.

Career Montessori Teacher

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, my background is working in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all age groups primarily with children aged 3-5 years for over 20 years. I love working with infants/toddlers & preschoolers and am passionate about early childhood education. I am a certified Newborn Care specialist...

Care Member says "Caroline was wonderful with my 5 month old baby! We only had her a few days, but our bay took to her calm nature right away. Wish I could have had her...

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Erlinda S.

CNA, Medical Assistant, And Dementia Specialist

Cumberland Center, ME

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Erlinda. I am a CNA, and Dementia Specialist. I have been doing private home care for over 5 yrs. Duties include bathing, dressing, prep meal, running errands, helping them to stay active, light housekeeping, and companionship. I will be happy to deliver quality care for your loved ones If you have any questions feel...

Steve J. says "Erlinda has worked with my in-laws in their memory care setting for 6+ months. She is kind, caring, engaging and skilled. The folks have enjoyed her...

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Delia R.

Responsible, Fun, & Caring Nanny

South Portland, ME

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...

Care Member says "We hired Delia as part of a nanny-share to watch our now 1 year old son, and she has been a great hire! At that time our family and our co-nanny-share...

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Venita G.

2 Full Days Housekeeping

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working in home management services for over 30 years now. I am comfortable dealing with large homes to small condos, making sure to be careful with details you request and your priorities first. I can make my own natural cleaning supplies or use what you already have. Besides what is listed and checked in my job...

Julie M. says "Venita has been working for us for a year and a half and we're so grateful to have her! She's very detail oriented, extremely thorough, respectful of your...

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Angela L.

Falmouth, ME

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been employed as a nanny for more than 20 years. Very patient and caring and an outgoing personality. Love working with children and adults alike! Lots of experience and excellent references! I also have approximately 5 years experience with a handicap adult with helping and running errands etc!
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Chaya K.

Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have five years of experience and am happy to assist with household tasks, including running errands. I love the outdoors, going on hikes and nature walks, doing arts and crafts projects, reading, and cooking. I aim to make each day enjoyable and enriching for your family!
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Emily B.

South Portland, ME

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Emily, a devoted mom to a sweet toddler, and I'm passionate about helping others, especially seniors or those in need of a little extra support. I offer a range of services, including running errands, light housekeeping, and providing friendly companionship. I understand how important it is to feel supported, and...
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Sarah M.

Odd Jobs/Errands

Westbrook, ME

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$10/hr
Hello! My name is Sarah - I am a 27-year-old registered dietitian who is currently in physician assistant school. I am doing clinical rotations at central Maine medical center this summer and am looking for part time jobs. I am extremely hard working, love being around people and animals, and enjoy the great outdoors! In my...
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Sarah L.

Scarborough, ME

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$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Sarah - I'm a fun, warm, and creative caregiver based in West Scarborough. I have experience with children of all ages, but I especially love caring for little ones from newborn to age 5. I've also worked with older kids and enjoy adapting to every child's unique needs. I'm currently learning ASL and would...
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  • 54 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.64/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Portland, ME

Errand Runners in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 54 listed errand runners

Aicha I.

Not only is Aicha delightful to have in the house, she is super thorough with her cleaning! She cleans spots that I didn't even think of all...

- Susan R.

Delaney P.

Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an...

- Suzanne M.

Caroline M.

Caroline was wonderful with my 5 month old baby! We only had her a few days, but our bay took to her calm nature right away. Wish I could...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Portland

Hiring an errand runner in Portland, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $22.64 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 Portland, ME. There are currently 11 errand runners in Portland. 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 Portland 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 Portland. 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 Portland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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