Make Money While Making a Difference in the Grand Rapids Area - Earn up to $50/ride.*
Meaningful work that fits your schedule and supports the success of students in your community.
*New fully qualified CareDrivers can earn up to $50/trip during HopSkipDrive’s Welcome Guarantee promotion, which guarantees you will earn $500 for 10 completed trips within the first 14 days immediately following your certification. After the Welcome Guarantee promotion ends, typical earnings for CareDrivers will vary depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the metropolitan area (metro) in which a CareDriver claims rides, ride volume in a metro, CareDriver availability in a metro and other factors relating to the HopSkipDrive platform. HopSkipDrive does not represent that the Hello and Welcome Guarantee earnings are representative of typical earnings that you might earn after the Welcome Guarantee promotion ends. This promotion is for a limited time only, and is subject to certain requirements to access the platform, HopSkipDrive’s Terms of Use and certain terms and conditions more fully described here.
Looking for driving opportunities in Grand Rapids?
Become a HopSkipDrive CareDriver!
Earn extra income while driving kids in your community - we serve all of the larger Grand Rapids, Michigan metro area!
Why drive with the HopSkipDrive CareDriver app?
Set Your Own Schedule
Choose rides that best fit your own schedule. Many Grand Rapids CareDrivers consider this a part-time driving gig.
Make Money In Your Free Time
Earn money for the rides you complete on your own schedule.
Make a Difference in the Grand Rapids area
Help youth and families right in your community.
Safe Ride Support Team™
Our Safe Ride Technology and Safe Ride Support™ team is here to support you during every ride.
What Happy CareDrivers Have to Say
Why CareDrivers enjoy this meaningful work.
“It has been so special to connect with my repeat riders and really get to know them and their families and teachers. It has made me feel like a valued member of a team! I love to find new ways to send the kids to school with an extra boost of confidence and a smile!”
Michelle E.
CareDriver in San Diego
“I retired from teaching after 32 years. I really missed the kiddos. This gives me a chance to spend time with some great kids and build a rapport. I love when I get to see the same kids over and over and see them grow and develop throughout the year.”
Lynn M.
CareDriver in Colorado Springs
“My students continually express how much they appreciate my services as a CareDriver. It is very gratifying to help make a difference in their lives and see the comfortability their parents have with me as their children's CareDriver.”
Shakita C.
CareDriver in Detroit
What It Takes to Be a CareDriver
Safety is #1 at HopSkipDrive. All CareDrivers must complete a 15-point certification process.
Five Years of Caregiving Experience
With at least two years of experience related to children
Driving Experience
A minimum of three years of driving experience
Age 23 Years or Older
Own or Lease a Four-Door Vehicle No More Than 13 years old*
*In DC, MD, PA, and Seattle, vehicles must be no more than 10 years old.
Submit Proof of a Valid Driver’s License
Submit Proof of Vehicle Insurance Consistent with State Law
Submit Proof of Vehicle Registration
Criminal Record Check
Pass a comprehensive search of county, state, and national records, including the global watchlist and sex offender registries.
Good Driving Record
Pass an initial motor vehicle history search, as well as ongoing monitoring for new driving infractions.
CareDriver Video Screening
All hopeful CareDrivers will complete a video screening to share their caregiving experience and their ability to meet HopSkipDrive’s 15-point certification requirements.
Fingerprinting
Pass a fingerprint-based background check.
Pass an Annual Vehicle Inspection by a Certified Mechanic
Child Abuse and Neglect Scan**
Receive state-level clearance from the Department of Human Services database.
**Implemented for prospective drivers in 2021 where legally permitted. In some markets, this may be completed after activation on the platform for new and existing CareDrivers.
Adopt the HopSkipDrive Community Guidelines
Adopt Zero Tolerance Policies
Adopt Zero Tolerance Policies for the use of drugs or alcohol while driving, nondiscrimination, no-touching, and no-cell phone usage.
Drive with the CareDriver app to earn money
1
Set Your Own Schedule
Select rides that work best for your schedule, up to 7 days in advance.
2
Everything at Your Fingertips
Know where you’re driving, an estimate of how much you’ll earn, and rider information.
3
Track Your Earnings
Easily see what you earned for each ride from the Ride History tab in the app.
Make extra money driving in Grand Rapids
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