Jul 27, 2024 Current Resources

10 Weekend Gigs That Will Help You Pad Your Savings

(TheDailyCurrents.com) – Sometimes your full-time job doesn’t provide enough income to sustain your expenditures while also allowing you to save for your future. At the same time, your job may be too demanding, and you can only manage to do extra side hustle over the weekend. Here are 10 weekend gigs that will help you pad your savings.

Taking Surveys

If you’re looking for an easy weekend side hustle you can do from the comfort of your couch, FinanceBuzz recommends online surveys as the best gig. With a strong internet connection and smartphone, you can start this side hustle and have some extra money to spend and save in the bank. Some websites where you can get survey gigs are Branded Surveys, Inbox Dollars, and Survey Junkie.

Food Delivery

Delivering food and groceries can be another lucrative weekend side hustle. Several companies and services are offering this option, but they work differently. Most of these service providers only require you to sign up as a delivery driver and start fulfilling your orders. You can get food delivery opportunities from groups like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart.

Tutoring

Tutoring and online teaching have become popular side hustles since tutors can set their rates and availability. There are also a lot of subject matters to teach, such as American history and contemporary literature, and non-academic subjects like Dungeons and Dragons. Some platforms that offer tutoring as a side hustle are Wyzant, Outschool, and Lessonface.

Freelance Work

Websites such as Freelancer.com, Upwork, FlexJobs, and ServiceScape offer freelancing gigs that can help you boost your savings. You can also transition this to a full-time job if you desire to be self-employed. However, you should build your expertise and customer base before transitioning to a full-time job.

Tour Guide

If you are passionate about local landmarks and history, consider becoming a tour guide as your side hustle. Some niches you can focus on include architecture, nature, food, culture, and city history. The best websites offering tour guide gigs are Showaround, ToursByLocals, Tripadvisor, and Airbnb Experiences.

House or Pet Sitting

You can get paid to watch other peoples’ houses and pets over the weekend if you’re responsible and caring. Often, you’ll find a lot of free time even when house or pet-sitting, which gives you enough time to try other side hustles like freelancing or taking online surveys. Some websites you can get started with your house or pet-sitting gigs are Nomador, HouseSitter.com, and MindMyHouse.

Hospitality

You can get a lot of hospitality gigs over the weekend, whether working in an event or bartending. That said, you may need basic hospitality skills, but some employers are ready to consider unskilled people if they’re willing to learn. Visit some local event venues and bars to ask for weekend gigs.

Rideshare Driving

Rideshare driving is yet another option that gives you a ton of flexibility. If you have a vehicle, know your way around town and don’t mind driving people around. Some rideshare apps to get you started are Lyft and Uber. You can also deliver packages for companies such as Amazon Flex, Roadie, and CitizenShipper.

Personal Assistant or Household Help

You can also be a personal assistant or household help and make extra cash on the weekend. It requires basic skills like organizing, cleaning, and being handy around the house. These gigs are available on websites like Angi Services, Amazon Professional Services, and TaskRabbit.

Become a Brand Ambassador

As a weekend side hustle, you can spread the word about new products and services to your friends, family, and acquaintances. Companies always look for people to market their latest products and services whenever they release them. You can find these tasks in your local craigslist “gigs” section.