Work with Sidepost Umbrella
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Meaningful work helping others: home repair, home chores, errands, and other tasks to help seniors live at home affordably. Only do the types of jobs you’d like to do.
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No set schedule, no boss, no time commitment: work only when you want.
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Earn extra income while serving your community, or donate it back. Either way, you’re helping a senior stay at home.
Please select the appropriate application for your location.
“I enjoy helping people, and being able to do that through Sidepost Umbrella is satisfying. You get to make someone happy and help them stay in their home!”
— Faith G., Umbrella Neighbor
How much do I get paid?
Customers are charged $20 per hour. We use $4 to cover costs when things go wrong, vetting, payment processing, and scheduling.
Sidepost Umbrella Neighbors can get paid up to $16/hour. If you choose to make less than $16, we’ll use the difference to fund discounted work for low-income seniors.
Here is what current Sidepost Umbrella Neighbors say about working with Sidepost Umbrella:
“I’ve been very happy to meet with everybody. I really like doing this. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of people – essentially my neighbors, people in my community. I like the idea of helping people that otherwise might not be able to do things on their own.”
— Brad C., Umbrella Neighbor
“As you get older, friends who help you – they’re no longer there. Your husband – he’s no longer there. And simple things become big things. On the other end, you have people who have free time and are fairly handy- they enjoy this kind of work. It’s a win-win.”
— Sandy M., Umbrella Neighbor
Watch Umbrella on PIX11 News with Mr. G! Featuring Umbrella Neighbor Sandy M.
Who works on Sidepost Umbrella?
Sidepost Umbrella Neighbors are often recent retirees. They’re former teachers, firefighters, business executives or artists. Others are community members who find that Sidepost Umbrella fits into their lives as a way to earn extra income and give back. Meet a few neighbors here.
How much will I work?
It’s completely up to you! Our Sidepost Umbrella Neighbors have busy lives. Some work with Sidepost Umbrella a few times a month, and some work a few times a week. You can turn down any job, or go away for a few months without any issues.
How do I work with Sidepost Umbrella?
Fill out the application found here to get started.
What kind of work can I do on Sidepost Umbrella?
A lot! See a partial list on this page. When you fill out the application, you’ll indicate which tasks you have experience doing and are interesting in doing on Sidepost Umbrella.
Do I have to pay taxes on income earned through Sidepost Umbrella?
Yes. As an independent contractor, we do not withhold any of your income for taxes. We provide a summary of earnings for you to use in preparing your taxes. If you earn more than $20,000 and do more than 200 jobs, we will prepare a 1099-K form for you and the IRS. Otherwise, it is up to you to self-report.
Sidepost Umbrella is a membership service for people 65+
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