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1. Tutoring
Tutoring a child or young person can be incredibly rewarding way to give back to the community, and usually has a great hourly rate too.
Private tutors typically earn between £20 and £40 per hour and get the chance to watch their students grow and progress with each tutoring session.
There are opportunities to tutor individuals in most subjects, so you can choose your area and level of expertise. You might hold relevant qualifications on a topic that you want to teach – or perhaps you’ve built up substantial knowledge in a particular subject area through other means.
The number of hours you choose to work is completely up to you. The role is fully flexible, so you can take on as little or as much work as you like.
2. Childcare
If you enjoy being around children and don’t mind working flexible hours, this could be the role for you. You could look after children for a couple of days a week (either in your own home or in the children’s home) whilst their parents work, or on occasional evenings and weekends.
This is a caring and supportive role that involves carrying out tasks such as cooking and homework help. You’ll also have a close relationship with the parents – providing them with updates on their children’s activities.
3. Driving
If you’re interested in the freedom and flexibility that a role out on the road could give you, it could be worth applying for a job as a driver.
Many driving opportunities will allow you to work on a self-employed basis – for example, taxi company Uber or parcel delivery service, Yodel – meaning that you can work to your own schedule and take on as little or as much work as you need.
You may also be surprised at the range of different roles available, from taxi driving and food delivery to working in patient transport.
4. Dog Walking
Dog walking is the perfect part-time job for people looking to get outdoors in the company of one or more furry companions.
Wherever you live, chances are there are dogs that need walking, so this is your opportunity to get out and about in your local community. And as a Dog Walker, you can also choose the hours that suit you.
There are several ways you can go about dog walking. You might be able to build up a client base in your neighbourhood through word of mouth, advertising in your local vet’s office, or leaflet dropping.
5. Consulting
Consultancy is a fantastic part-time role for retired professionals who’ve spent many years in a corporate environment building up extensive knowledge and experience.
As a part-time consultant, you’ll simply exchange your knowledge for money. It’s great for businesses as you can give them access to specialist knowledge and advice without them having to take on an expensive full-time employee.
For example, a local company or an individual might need help updating their website every few months and will happily pay you to do it for them. You might be surprised at just how valuable your skills could be to others.
Some businesses will hire part-time consultants directly or you may decide to go freelance by advertising your services online, so that individuals can approach you when they need you.