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Nancy S.

Van Meter, IA

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$8/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
I am a retired librarian living in Van Meter with my husband and elderly mother. I am looking to work not more than 10 hours a week. I would enjoy house cleaning, meal prep, running errands and providing general socialization for the elderly person in your life.
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Friendly And Patient Companion

Winterset, IA

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$8/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
Charismatic individual who loves helping others. I am a foster mom in training and looking for some extra income part-time. I am patient and friendly. I do not have a lot of senior care experience, but Have worked in child care most of my life. I have my own transportation to help run errands and experience in kitchens to help...
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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Edith. My husband and I have raised three wonderful boys, and being a mom has been one of my greatest joys. Caring for children comes naturally to me, and I understand how important it is for parents to have complete peace of mind when they're away. I provide the same high-quality care and attention that I...

Alejandro A. says "I hired Edith to help clean my home as anyone with kids knows/understands cleaning is the last thing on your list but the first thing on your mind....

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Errand Runner

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
I will run most errands, grocery shopping, etc. I will do most odd jobs, just ask. I have a large family so I am experienced in most tasks.
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Part Time House Keeper/errands Runner

Urbandale, IA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
dusting
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi!! I'm Angelina, I have about 4 years of professional cleaning experience! I do normal house keeping, hoarding cleanups, organization help, and more! I am perfectly okay with furry friends in the home as well. I provide my own supplies as well as a carpet cleaner! Please reach out to me and let's schedule something!
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Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
I am a single mom, looking for some extra income. I am available to help with any house cleaning, organizing, running errands, or even just helping you with daily routines. Non smoker, have reliable vehicle
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Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
Light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
respite care
transportation
+ 1 more
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...
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Looking For Part-time Weekend Work

Norwalk, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
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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Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
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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Errands/Personal Shopper

Johnston, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
After being a stay at home mom for 12 years, I worked for 2 years in special education, and the last 3 years providing Medicaid CDAC work, home health aide work, and hospice care. I love working with all types of individuals and highly value their personal needs whether it is companionship, transportation, house keeping,...
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Whitney's Bio

Urbandale, IA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
Making a difference in people's lives is my greatest reward. With 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, ensuring their well-being and independence. My college education complements my hands-on expertise. I provide transportation, run errands, assist with...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
I've been providing house management services such as meal preparation, bill pay, light daily cleaning, running errands, laundry, and much more. I've been providing these services for approximately 20 plus years.
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Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am very organized and enjoy working with a variety of families. I am open to running errands and grocery shopping, I am reliable and enjoy helping others as needed
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Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
2 years 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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West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
Available for home cleaning and organization, meal prepping and cooking, and running errands or general transportation. Happy to keep elderly, disabled, or ill clients company.
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Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I am a mother of 2 daughters, cancer survivor 2x, loves animals & kids. I am currently a caretaker to my mother, which includes taking her to appointments, or running her to store, or even me doing errands for her. I am available to help those that may need transportation, errands ran or even taking to the store etc.. I am a...
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Need A Pet Sitter, Need Someone To Run Errands, Give You A Ride Or More?

Urbandale, IA

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Angelina. I have 3 years of experience helping family members and friends with all sorts of task. Such as, drop in pet sitting (I love animals including farm animals!), cleaning, hoarding clean out, move out/move in clean, and more!
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West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is, Megan, and I am a 26-year-old located in West Des Moines. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, ranging from daycare, private nannying, naval base childcare, etc.. I have a degree in Social Work from UNI, and after much trial and error have found myself back working with kids at Summit Middle...
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Variety of services

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
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...
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  • 33 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $8.00/hr as of October 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Van Meter

Hiring an errand runner in Van Meter, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $8.00 per hour as of October 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 Van Meter, IA. There are currently 1 errand runners in Van Meter. 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 Van Meter 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 Van Meter. 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 Van Meter, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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