Extra cash is a help for students everywhere during the summer, and there are lots of neat ways to earn it.
- Become a brand ambassador
Though this is not a job for everyone, it is a simple and fun way to earn some money and get some free gear for promoting products. Individuals who have an Instagram with a good following and who avidly update pictures are those who may be asked to represent a brand. Many swimsuit brands, makeup brands and even clothing brands are constantly looking for people with accounts that fit their style.
“I’m a Bangs Shoes Ambassador, and I most enjoy the sense of community,” sophomore Anna Whitfield said. “I applied because they invest in a lot of small companies internationally, and I get a discount on their shoes plus access to special giveaways.”
Fill out online surveys
Companies are constantly looking for information, and college students who need a little extra cash are the perfect candidates to give them just that. Individuals can get paid just by searching online or filling out surveys on sites like Swagbucks or SurveyJunkie. Just by signing up according to dollarsprout.com, users can even or $5 or $10 depending on the site used.
3. Deliver food by car or bike through Doordash
In an age where so many things are measured by ease of access and speed, being a driver of someone’s food can pay surprisingly well. Drivers for companies like Doordash or Grubhub can expect to make anywhere from $12 to $18 an hour on average. According to rideshareapps.com, Doordash drivers are guaranteed to make $10 an hour, and the company pays the difference if they do not.
4. Babysit, housesit or become a dog walker
This one, though it is not super unusual, is a practical way to earn some extra money and also have a more flexible schedule. Each week or even a couple weeks at a time, students can sort through sites like care.com, petsitter.com or rover.com to find local, flexible jobs to suit their summer schedule.
“I’ve house sat before, and it’s a good way to make some extra money,” said sophomore Heather Jones. “You usually can get free food, and there’s no one there so it’s a pretty easy thing to do.”
5. Get Paid To Be Someone’s Friend
There’s a service called Rentafriend.com where individuals who want a friend to enjoy an activity like eating dinner or watching a movie can do so. The site is purely platonic and users can earn anywhere from $10 to $50 an hour according to workfromhomewatchdog.com. The site’s website seems a bit out of date, but the reviews seem positive enough. Use at your own risk.