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Meredith C.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have years of experience in pet care for my own dog and the cats and dogs of others. I would care for your pet like it were my own. I give walks at the duration and pace of your dog and am great at detailed care of pets, especially older pets. Let me know how I can help your pet be comfortable and happy while you're away for...

Jade C. says "Meredith took care of my pets wonderfully. She was very communicative and did everything I asked her to do perfectly. I would rehire her again without...

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a Pediatric Emergency Department nurse in the area. I have been working with children since I was 15 and have always been very passionate about it. I started out babysitting neighborhood kids and teaching swim lessons. I have nannied multiple families over summers and done date nights for parents while finishing college. I...

Kate H. says "We hired Meredith to take care of two kids this summer and are so happy we did! Meredith is dependable, patient, kind, pleasant, and flexible. Our kids...

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Dream Enhance And Fast Learner

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi My name is Victoria. I am currently a double major and I was studying Poli Sci and International Relations. However, now I am in law school; just finished my first year at School of Law. I currently am looking for a summer job that can further my efforts to save for my continued education through law school. I absolutely...

Sydney S. says "Victoria is awesome! Great communicator, punctual and great with my son!"

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Assistant And Errand Runner Available

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Organized, professional certified teacher available for light cleaning, organization, errands, meal prep, light housework and pet care.
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Experienced Babysitter, Errand Runner

Washington, DC

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for many years, for children of all ages. I have also worked as a swim coach and camp counselor for children with mental and physical disabilities.
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Friendly Babysitter, Errand Runner, And House Keeper!

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kennedy and I recently graduated high school. In addition to babysitting I am open to light cleaning, cooking, and running errands. I have babysat throughout high school. I have run tennis camps with children ages 4-12 for two years and have taught swim lessons to children ages 2-12. In addition, I have worked as...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Errand Runner

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I have experience babysitting children from various age groups. I worked with a family of 3 children's ages 9-13 for two years. My duties included child care, light housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation. I'm addition to that I worked with two other families on a date night basis. I am loving, creative, responsible,...
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Part Time Errand Runner

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
8 years experience
My name is Leidy, and I'm a young professional based in Takoma Park, where I live with my dog, Lana. I bring several years of experience supporting families and individuals through childcare, pet care, home organization, and personal assistance. I began working as a nanny and babysitter while pursuing my bachelor's degree, and...
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Here To Make Your Life Easier And Run Your Errand With Excellence!

Washington, DC

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$19/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm Samantha - I work full-time as a remote recruiter (flexible if I can take my work with me), but I'm newly engaged and saving up for my wedding, so I'm looking to take on some extra work in my spare time. I'm reliable, organized, and happy to help with whatever task you might need support with from babysitting to pet...
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Caregiver-Errands,Meals,Companionship

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Everyone says I'm a giving person who thinks of others before myself. I enjoy making others happy through my cooking/baking, being a good listener, going out of my way to do various errands for others when they are in need. I'm have excellent personal, organizational, hospitality, and communication skills to help someone with...
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Reliable Personal Assistant & Household Support | Errands, Organization & Busy-Day Help

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
organization
Hi! I'm a dependable and organized personal assistant offering support to busy individuals and families in the DMV area. I specialize in helping you stay on top of daily life by handling errands, light household tasks, and general organization so you can focus on what matters most. I'm available for both one-time help and...
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Personal Or Virtual Assistant For Part-Time Or Intermittent Work, Including Errands

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm available and very capable to assist with errands and as a personal assistant in general. I also have an MBA and can assist in such areas as writing, editing, researching, etc. I have my own car. Available all days part-time.
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Washington, DC

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm an incoming Senior with years of childcare experience. On top of many years as a babysitter, I was a camp counselor for four years, and I've worked as a tutor and a volunteer teaching assistant in a few locations. Though I don't have a car here in D. C., I'm an experienced driver and am comfortable driving through busy...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Errands
transportation
mobility assistance
home modification
light cleaning
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors is my true passion. With three years of experience, I provide dedicated, professional care that honors the dignity of every individual. My approach is patient, calm, and detail-oriented, ensuring your loved ones feel supported and respected. I hold a graduate degree and...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
I have a reliable and I'm willing to run errands, preferably on weekends. Please let me know if you need me.
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Olamide O.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I can run errands that the employer does not want to like buying quick items like groceries, packages, medications or anything similar to that.
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Tierre L.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
I'm a compassionate person. I have run errands and helped out elderly people in my family, including my grandmother. I am a great companion.
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
I've never been paid to run errands for someone, but I don't mind lending a hand when I'm able (even for the smallest of things)!
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Best Personal Assistant/Mother's Helper!!

Washington, DC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello my name is Audrey and I am looking to pick up some extra jobs running errands for anyone who needs help!
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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked in different service areas such as Delivering packages, organizing spaces, running errands, caring for personal belongings And several activities that will allow me to carry out work efficiently.
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  • 78 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2026

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Errand Runners in Washington, DC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 78 listed errand runners

Meredith C.

Meredith took care of my pets wonderfully. She was very communicative and did everything I asked her to do perfectly. I would rehire her...

- Jade C.

Meredith B.

We hired Meredith to take care of two kids this summer and are so happy we did! Meredith is dependable, patient, kind, pleasant, and...

- Kate H.

Victoria G.

Victoria is awesome! Great communicator, punctual and great with my son!

- Sydney S.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Washington

Hiring an errand runner in Washington, DC on Care.com will cost an average of $21.47 per hour as of June 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 Washington, DC. There are currently 78 errand runners in Washington. 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 Washington 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 Washington. 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 Washington, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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