Due to COVID-19, 2 million people in California alone have lost their jobs. Many young adults are having to scramble to find work or move back in with their parents to save money. Of those who didn’t lose their jobs, many are experiencing pay and hour cuts.
Even though California is back on track to start opening again soon, it will be a slow transition to get everything back to normal. It may be crucial for many to find additional work to make ends meet. Here are 3 great websites that can help college students earn money during COVID-19.
1. Care.com
If a student loves pets and/or kids, Care.com is the perfect place to go to earn some extra income. With schools being closed, many parents are looking for extra help around the house to care for their kids. Some parents are even seeking at home tutors to help with their child’s schoolwork and education from home.
Students can choose one-time jobs or pick up a gig that has a weekly schedule. The main jobs of Care.com are babysitting, tutoring, and pet services. Babysitting jobs in Long Beach start at $14.25 per hour according to Care.com.
Contactless work from Care.com is also possible if students are concerned with social distancing. Students can provide pet sitting services while people are away from home, or offer pet boarding which involves caring for an animal for a period of time in your own home.
2. TaskRabbit.com
Task Rabbit is a website in which students can apply to perform tasks for people. The great thing about Task Rabbit is it offers a wide variety of tasks available to perform including handyman projects, cleaning, lifting/moving furniture, yard work, furniture assembly, and more.
If students are looking to protect themselves against COVID-19, Task Rabbit also offers contactless services where a student is never required to come into close contact with the person they are providing a service to. Most contactless options include delivery services for prescription pick-up, grocery shopping, and general errands.
Another contactless option is virtual assistant tasks such as organizing files and inboxes, assisting with a research project, or data entry.
3. Fiverr.com
Fiverr is a website perfect for students who are majoring in things like English, art, digital design, animation, business, just to name a few.
It is a freelance website where students can offer a wide array of services all from the comfort and safety of home. Fiverr has many freelance work opportunities from business and tech all the way to creative design.
Some tasks include illustration services, providing translations, voice-overs, creating a website with WordPress, offering social media/SEO assistance, proofreading, and so much more. It is also a great way to make money while adding projects to your portfolio/resume.