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Taylor S.

Experienced Part-Time Babysitter/Errand Runner/House Sitter

Santa Cruz, CA

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Taylor. I am 27 years old and currently a hair stylist. I come from a big, diverse family with a lot of children, mixed with many different races. Since the age of 10, I kept watch over my twin nieces as newborns so my sister could work. My next babysitting job was at 15. I watched 2 twin 3-year-old boys and loved...

Aren L. says "Taylor is a sweet kind and attentive babysitter for our twin identical 4 year old boys. She was able to tell the difference between them by the end of the...

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Michaela S.

Outgoing

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I started off being a babysitter in high school and ended up becoming a nanny for 9 kids. The kids age range was from 2yrs to 16yrs. I did anywhere from cleaning, running errands, helped with homework, picking up from school. Then in college I was a nanny for 2 kids ages 2 and 6 and was with them all 4 years of college. I then...

Heidi W. says "Michaela was great with our little 4 month old - so calming and loving and attentive."

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Judy S.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am an energetic, responsible, and considerate individual with a passion for working with children. With over 5 years of experience, I have had the privilege of caring for children ranging from infants as young as 2 months old to children up to 12 years of age. My expertise includes developing engaging games and activities,...

Jessica G. says "If you are considering Judy as a nanny/sitter she is an excellent choice because: - She is bilingual - speaks both English and Spanish. - She can prepare...

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Jocelyn F.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am a kind, patient, fun, nurturing nanny that has been helping families thrive internationally since 2014. Different ways I have provided care are doing laundry, preparing healthy meals, cleaning and organizing, helping with homework, giving baths, running errands, transportation to events, activities, school and appointments...

Care Member says "Jocelyn has been an incredible full time nanny for our now 1.5 yo for the past year. She's calm, patient, fun, and very loving. Our daughter has...

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Mimi L.

Part Time Care Giver, Pet Sitter Or Errand Runner Available

Santa Cruz, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I've had and have dogs and cats of my own. My German Shepard went totally blind at age 5 and lived till he was 12. We hiked off leash, (mostly) daily. He taught me a lot. My current 2 cats both came to live with me on their own terms, (1 feral, 1 abandoned). I like to think I have a special relationship with the animals in my...
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Ann S.

Pet Sitter @ Errands

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi my name is Ann. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking. I also can run errands.
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Emily K.

Errands & Odd Jobs

Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
hello! if you need someone to help out with errands such as shopping, picking up food, etc. i'm your girl :)
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Dixie W.

Have Errands Will Travel

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Let me help with your shopping and house cleaning. I can help you decide what to cook and help with all your needs
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Nicole C.

Errands And Odd Jobs

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I have experience with meal preparation, errands, transportation, organizing, packing, companionship, teaching, pet care, farm experience, gardening, care giving, light housekeeping, administrative, and more!
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Tori P.

Ready To Help With Errands, Household Duties And Children

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm happy to do your grocery shopping, pick up dry cleaning, care for your pets, watch over your home while you're away, basic lawn care, and many other household tasks. Also, I'm available as a responsible and fun caregiver. I always deliver quality service with a smile. I've helped my elderly neighbor with her household...
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Jocelyn F.

Kind Part time Help

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
I can run errands for you like going to the grocery store, pharmacy, and drive you to your appointments.
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Colette P.

Helpful Student

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I can run errands, help around the house, etc. Let me know what you need and I can help out! I am available every day of the week.
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Amelie H.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
Companionship
transportation
errands
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
Hey my name is Amelie, and I am a current student at UCSC! I'm a huge dog person, and have been working with kids for 5 years. I have car so can run errands and provide transportation, and I'm happy to help with household chores!
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Jasmine F.

Companionship

Santa Cruz, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I have experience taken care of the older population, through being a caregiver for my grandparents. I believe in giving seniors a sense of purpose to wake up in the morning and providing the best quality of care as they age. I'm compassionate, dependable, and willing to lend a helping hand to those that need it most. I love...
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Kelly Ann G.

Fun, Enthusiastic College Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently nannying from 8-4 during the week but am available nights and weekends! I have been nannying/caregiving since I was 10 years old. I love doing activities outside and am an athlete. I have my own car, a clean driving record, and can help with carpooling/running errands. I can also help with cleaning, laundry, and...
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Oona B.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
Errands
light cleaning
respite care
transportation
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Oona! Although I do not have extensive elder experience, I took care of my mother at the end of her life. This included: errands, Dr. appointments, med management, cleaning house, etc. I also have extensive customer service experience and work well with all people - diversity of ages, abilities - lack of...
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Samantha S.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I recently moved to San Francisco from Santa Cruz after completing my bachelors degree at UCSC in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I love going on hikes, playing guitar and doing doing crafts! I am the oldest child out of 12 cousins and 2 siblings so I have spent a lot of my life around children and helping to care for...
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Colette P.

Experienced And Reliable Nanny Available!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hi there! My name is Colette, and I recently graduated from Arizona State University. With over 10 years of babysitting experience, I've had the opportunity to care for children of all ages, from infants just a few months old to teenagers. I'm responsible, attentive, and always prioritize your child's safety and happiness. I'm...
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Olivia Rose W.

Olivia W From Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm an outgoing and artsy college student at UC Santa Cruz majoring in education, and I love to work with kids! I have 3 years of childcare experience, plus on and off sitter jobs on the side for about 6 years. I also have 11 years of music theory knowledge. I can help with housekeeping and swimming supervision, as well as arts...
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Ana V.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I'd love to help you! I am an experienced organizer and enjoy getting tasks done. I have my own car and am able to drive either to pick something up or run any other errands!
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.60/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.7

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA

Errand Runners in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Taylor S.

Taylor is a sweet kind and attentive babysitter for our twin identical 4 year old boys. She was able to tell the difference between them by...

- Aren L.

Michaela S.

Michaela was great with our little 4 month old - so calming and loving and attentive.

- Heidi W.

Judy S.

If you are considering Judy as a nanny/sitter she is an excellent choice because: - She is bilingual - speaks both English and Spanish. -...

- Jessica G.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Santa Cruz

Hiring an errand runner in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.60 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 Santa Cruz, CA. There are currently 25 errand runners in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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