HopSkipDrive CareDriver

If you have at least 5 years of caregiving experience including, but not limited to, teaching, babysitting, nursing, parenting or being a primary caregiver, you might qualify to be a CareDriver on the HopSkipDrive platform.

Once certified as a CareDriver, you can choose which rides you want to take. You'll be driving children and teens from point A to point B, all from the comfort of your own car. HopSkipDrive’s mission to create opportunity for all through mobility helps kids reach their full potential by providing a safe, dependable way to get them where they need to be.

Set your own schedule

Take on as much or as little work as you want - it's perfect as a part-time gig. Choose the rides in your area that best fit your own schedule. Get paid for rides you complete, during the hours that work for you.

Earn up to $50/ride*

New CareDrivers can earn up to $50/ride* during HopSkipDrive’s Hello and Welcome Guarantee, which guarantees that CareDrivers will earn $500 for 10 completed rides within the first 14 days immediately following activation. 

After the initial promotion period is over, earnings can vary based on a variety of factors including the city, how busy it is, and more. CareDrivers can earn, on average, over $35 per trip while creating their own schedule, completing on average, 7-8 trips a week on the platform.

* Terms and Conditions Apply. 

Requirements to become a CareDriver

• Minimum 5 years of caregiving experience.
  • “Caregiving” includes parenting, teaching, nannying/babysitting, nursing, camp counseling, and being a primary caregiver for family members or loved ones.
  • At least 2 of those years must involve caregiving for children.
• Must be 23 years old or older.
• Possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Use a 4-door vehicle no more than 13 years old*.
• Able to pass background checks.
• English proficiency.

*In Seattle, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Maryland, vehicle must be no more than 10 years old.

How it works

Everything is done through the HopSkipDrive app:

1. Set your own schedule up to 7 days in advance.
2. You'll know where you're driving, an estimate of how much you'll earn, and rider information for every trip.
3. Track your earnings.