For some, it may seem as though the school year has just begun. For others however, this semester is already dragging on. This is especially true for college students who may be struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately for these struggling students, working a job with a full load at school is no easy feat, leaving many young college students in quite the predicament.
While these students could work every hour not spent in class and have plenty to pay their bills, this certainly is not an ideal option. After all, what is the point in having money if you can never use it to have fun with friends? Therefore, many scholars are seeking out other ways of earning an income while they attend school.
Enter the sharing economy. The gigs provided by the sharing economy are the ideal opportunity for busy college students. They offer flexible scheduling, simple tasks, and good money for the work being done.
Here are a few of the best sharing economy gigs for college kids:
Rover
The perfect site for pet lovers, Rover offers dog and cat enthusiasts the opportunity to take care of their favorite furry friends while earning some extra cash. Meanwhile, pet owners can rest easy while they vacation or head out of town for a business trip knowing their fur baby is in capable hands.
Rover allows sitters to set their own schedule and rates, so you can work when you want and be paid a fair amount every time.
Postmates
If you have a car and enjoy driving, you will love the opportunity Postmates offers. The goal of this company is to put people who wish to have something delivered in touch with those who are willing to deliver. Whether it’s a latte from the local coffee shop or a specific part from the hardware store, people always have errands to run. By running those errands for others, you can earn good money and have a blast cruising around town.
Shipt
Another great job that requires a car but doesn’t impose a 21-year age limit like Uber and Lyft is grocery delivery. Shipt is an awesome peer-to-peer grocery delivery service that gives cash-hungry individuals like yourself the perfect way to earn a few bucks on the fly. Whenever you have a little free time, squeeze in a quick shopping trip or two, and soon enough you’ll see your bank account fill up.
Takl
Help people knock out their to-do lists by joining the team of helping hands at Takl. This company helps busy individuals by providing them assistants on demand. As one of these assistants, you will be running errands, scheduling appointments, sending email messages, and any other typical day-to-day task your client may request. Of course, you can always pick and choose which jobs you take, so there is no pressure to always be on call.
ParqEx
If you live in a house, there is a good chance you have a driveway. Did you know that driveway is actually a valuable asset? This is especially true if you live near campus, in a big city, or anywhere else where parking is difficult to find. Take advantage of this asset by renting out a parking place in your driveway. You can do this very easily through the use of ParqEx, and before you know it, you’ll be making money without putting in any effort at all.
Of course, these are just a few of the hundreds of peer-to-peer sites that offer college students money-making gigs. Be sure to look into all your options so you can piece together the perfect collection of money-making opportunities for your situation.
Want to learn more about how the sharing economy can put more money in your wallet? Please contact us today at ParqEx.