Students Helping Senior Citizens

Help older adults (age 55+) in Ridgecrest, CA with basic household tasks, from gardening to organizing, tech help to cleaning, errands, and more. Starting pay is $20-$25/hour. You can set your schedule, draw your service area, and travel to local seniors homes to help out. • Age: 16+ years old • Flexible: Set your own schedule • Part-time: Works great with existing jobs or classes • Pay: Local starting pay shown by city • Local: Draw your service map boundary • Time off: Add or remove availability anytime • Location: Ridgecrest, CA 93555 • Starting pay: $20-$25/hour About Us Linked Lives connects older adults (age 55+) with local helpers for simple and low-risk household tasks, as needed. We prioritize platform trust, exceptional visits, and meaningful connections. Our mission is to foster meaningful, intergenerational relationships through excellent, local, and dependable help. What You’ll Do • Set your availability • Check your schedule • Drive to member's homes • Assist with simple tasks Contractor Role Helpers accept visits as independent contractors. • This is an independent contractor opportunity, not an employee position • You are responsible for your own taxes, transportation, and personal work choices • Linked Lives does not provide liability insurance for helpers or members • Stripe handles payouts and tax documents when applicable How It Works The helper signup and setup flow is handled online through Linked Lives. • Apply online and complete your helper profile • Progress through your application online • Set your availability and service area • Accept visits and help seniors near you Coverage Understand what Linked Lives does and does not cover. • Linked Lives does not insure helper vehicles, personal property, or personal liability • Use your own judgment before driving, lifting, entering a home, or accepting a task • Decline visits when the work, setting, or request does not feel right Member Screening Review each visit before deciding to accept