Need a new part-time job? The following are jobs that could be applied for with your smartphone and are hiring! These jobs are all part-time jobs that are done on evenings, weekends or during vacation breaks. Some extra money can go a long way towards saving for any kind of emergency or preparation for a large purchase. You might end up making your side-hustle your career! While these are not all the side hustles out there it’s a good list to get started with.
These sites are all considered platforms: a place where someone who needs service can easily connect with others providing the service. You can skip these platforms and start your own business with your own advertising and quality service! Even still, these platforms are a helpful way to get your feet wet.
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Side-Businesses by Category:
Ride Sharing
Name of the Company: Uber (Website: https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/)
What does the job entail? Transportation
What are the requirements? Have a car acceptable to Uber’s standards (15-Year-oldicle or newer), driver’s license, insurance. https://www.uber.com/drive/nyc-suburbs/vehicle-requirements/
What is the name of the company? Lyft (Website: https://www.lyft.com/driver)
What does the job entail? Transportation
What are the requirements? https://www.lyft.com/driver-application-requirements/new-york-state
Grocery / Package Delivery
What is the name of the company? Shipt (Website: https://www.shipt.com/be-a-shopper/)
What does the job entail? Grocery Delivery
What are the requirements? Background check required, valid driver’s license, vehicle
What is the name of the company? (Website: https://flex.amazon.com/)
What does the job entail? Amazon Package Delivery
What are the requirements? 21+ years old, driver’s license, vehicle (sedan or larger),
What’s the name of the company: Instacart (Website: https://shoppers.instacart.com/role/full-service)
What does the job entail? Grocery Shopping
What are the requirements? Access to a vehicle, ability to use a smartphone, be able to lift between 30-40 lbs with or without an accommodation
What’s the name of the company: Doordash (Website: https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/)
What does the job entail? Food Delivery
What are the requirements? You must be 18 years old, have an iPhone or Android smartphone, and volunteer your social security number. Are there vehicle requirements for driving? No! You can use any car to deliver. Just have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and a clean driving record. Are other vehicles besides cars allowed? Depending on your local market, you may be able to use motorcycles, scooters, bikes, or even walk in some markets. See the list of vehicle types at “Info On Your City”. (Door Dash Help)
What’s the name of the company: UberEats (Website:https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/delivery//)
What does the job entail? Food Delivery
What are the requirements? Have a car, scooter or bicycle, and at least a government-issued ID.
What’s the name of the company: Postmates ( https://fleet.postmates.com/)
What does the job entail? Food Delivery
What are the requirements?
What is the name of the company? (Website: https://pleio.com/careers2.html)
What does the job entail? Calling Patients to remind them to take their medications
What are the requirements? A quiet space to make calls, a landline, background and credit check. https://pleio.com/requirements.html
Creative Services (Graphic Design, Industrial Design, etc)
What is the name of the company? Fiverr (Website: https://www.fiverr.com/start_selling)
What does the job entail? “You can offer any service you wish as long as it’s legal and complies with our terms. There are over 200 categories you can browse to get ideas.”
What are the requirements? 13 years of age or older.
What is the name of the company? Freelancer (Website: https://www.freelancer.com/info/how-it-works/)
What does the job entail? You can find just about any job you can imagine. We have jobs ranging from delivery to website development.
What are the requirements? Very few! Have skills people are willing to pay for.
What’s the name of the company: Taskrabbit (Website: https://www.taskrabbit.com/become-a-tasker)
What does the job entail? Neighborhood Home Services
What are the requirements? Signing up and going to a TaskRabbit training in your area.
What is the name of the company? Upwork (Website: https://www.upwork.com/)
What does the job entail? Categories in Web Development, IT & Networking, Translation, Law, etc.
Tutoring / Teaching
What’s the name of the company: Chegg ( https://www.chegg.com/tutors/become-a-tutor/)
What does the job entail: Online tutoring
What are the requirements? To become a Tutor, provide Lesson Services, and to be eligible to receive payment for the Lesson Services you provide, you must register and create an “Account,” be 18 or older or at least the age of majority in the state or country where you reside and pass all vetting, verification and background check protocols instituted by Chegg from time to time, which may include, without limitation, undergoing subject matter tests, interviews, and submitting application materials. You understand that Chegg may use third party sources, data, and companies to assist Chegg in tutor vetting, verification and background check processes. By registering as a Tutor, you represent and warrant you are 18 or older. (Chegg.com Tutoring Policies)
What’s the name of the company: Tutor.com (https://www.tutor.com/apply)
What does the job entail: Online tutoring in a variety of subjects
What are the requirements? Internet Access.
Name of the Company: Teachable (Website: https://teachable.com/)
What does the job entail? Creating and teaching online courses
What are the requirements? Internet Access
Name of the Company: Wyzant (Website: https://www.wyzant.com/)
What does the job entail? Online Tutoring
What are the requirements: you must be at least 18 years old, reside in the United States, and possess a valid Social Security Number. Tutors are not required to be certified teachers.
Name of the Company: VIPKid (Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vipkid/jobs/)
What does the job entail? Teaching English
What are the requirements? Internet Access, a Linkedin account.
Home Services
What’s the name of the company: Thumbtack (Website: https://www.thumbtack.com/pro/jobs/#howitworks)
What does the job entail? Neighborhood Home Services
What are the requirements? Sign up, some skills required depending on service offered.
What’s the name of the company: Airbnb (https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes)
What does the job entail? Homesharing, Tourism
What are the requirements? E-mail, spare room and must be legal in your locality.
Name of the Company: HouseSitter (Website: https://housesitter.com)
What does the job entail? House and Pet Sitting.
What are the requirements? E-Mail and computer skills.
Name of the Company: Wag (Website: https://wagwalking.com/dog-walker)
What does the job entail? Dog Walking
What are the requirements? Ability to walk for 20 minutes, 25$ background check/onboarding fee.
Name of the Company: Sittercity (Website: https://www.sittercity.com/sitter/account)
What does the job entail? Babysitting
What are the requirements?
Name of the Company: Rover (Website: https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/)
What does the job entail? Dog Walking, Sitting, Boarding
What are the requirements? E-Mail account, familiarity with animals.
Mystery Shopping / Surveys / Miscellaneous
Name of the Company: KDP Publishing (Website: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/)
What does the job entail? Self-publish eBooks and paperbacks for free with Kindle Direct Publishing, and reach millions of readers on Amazon.
Name of the Company: ACX (Website: https://www.acx.com/help/narrators/200484550 )
What does the job entail: Choose the books you want to audition for! Through ACX, you can find an unlimited number of potential acting gigs, and the audiobooks you produce will be available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
Name of the Company: Usertesting (Website: https://www.usertesting.com/be-a-user-tester)
What does the job entail? Get $10 via PayPal for every 20-minute video you complete. UserTesting pays you to visit websites or apps, complete a set of tasks, and speak your thoughts aloud.
What are the requirements? 18+, speak English, an internet connection, microphone, and laptop/desktop/tablet.
Name of the Company: Survey Junkie (Website: https://www.surveyjunkie.com/)
What does the job entail? Filling out surveys by visiting websites.
Name of the Company: Market Force Information (Website: https://www.marketforce.com/solutions-and-products/mystery-shopping)
What does the job entail? Sign up as a mystery shopper
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