Extra Income Opportunities

Extra income opportunities

Flexible ways to add income between jobs — donations, paid studies, gigs, and short-term work. Most need no resume and pay fast.

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Paid online research studies

User Interviews

$50–$150/hrtypical; varies by study(est.)

About 30–60 min per study

Paid by PayPal or gift card after each study

Apply to studies as they open

Remote

18+; complete a brief screener survey to qualify; free to sign up

A research platform that pays people to share opinions in remote interviews, surveys, and product tests. You complete a short screener and are paid only if selected and you finish the study.

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Food delivery driver

DoorDash

Earnings vary (per delivery + 100% of tips)(est.)

Flexible — dash when you want

Cash out daily with DasherDirect, or free weekly direct deposit

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, a valid driver license & auto insurance (bike/scooter allowed in some areas), a smartphone, and pass a background check

Deliver food on your own schedule across the Rogue Valley. You keep 100% of tips and can cash out your earnings daily.

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Food delivery (car or bike)

Uber Eats

Earnings vary (per delivery + 100% of tips)(est.)

Flexible — deliver when you want

Instant Pay: cash out up to 6×/day to a debit card (small per-transfer fee)

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+ for bike delivery (government ID, no license needed); 19+ with a license, insurance and a car for car delivery; a smartphone

Deliver food by car or bike on your own schedule and keep 100% of tips. Bike delivery is open to anyone 18+ with no driver license needed.

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Grocery shopper & delivery

Shipt

From $16/hr (guaranteed minimum)often $20–$25+ in busy areas(est.)

Flexible — claim orders when free

Weekly payout on Fridays; instant pay up to 5×/day for a small fee

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, a valid license & insurance, a reliable car (1997+), a smartphone, and a short virtual interview

Shop and deliver grocery orders on a flexible schedule and keep 100% of tips. Shipt guarantees a minimum hourly standard in every market.

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Dog walking & pet sitting

Rover

$15–$50/hrwalks $15–$25; boarding $35–$100/night(est.)

You set your availability

Paid via Stripe a couple of days after the service

As often as you choose

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, a bank account, a government ID/SSN, and a passed background check

Set your own rates and services caring for local pets — walks, drop-in visits, day care, house sitting, or overnight boarding.

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Mystery shopping & microtasks

Field Agent

$3–$12per task(est.)

A few minutes per task

Cashed out to your bank after each approved task

As tasks appear near you

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+ and a smartphone; no car required

Earn by completing quick in-store and at-home tasks from your phone — photos, audits, surveys, and product checks. No car or special equipment required.

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On-demand work shifts

Wonolo

Shift pay shown up frontkeep 100% of posted pay

Half-day to full-day shifts

Direct deposit 1–2 business days after each completed shift

Claim shifts as they open

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, a smartphone, and a government ID; no interview or resume required

Claim same-day and next-day shifts in warehousing, food production, merchandising, and cleaning — no interview or resume needed.

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Rideshare driver

Lyft

Earnings vary (fares + 100% of tips)(est.)

Flexible — drive when you want

Express Pay: cash out up to 5×/day to a debit card (small per-transfer fee)

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

21+ in most markets, a valid license (3 yrs of history if under 23), a 4-door vehicle, insurance, a smartphone, and a background check

Give rides on your own schedule and keep 100% of your tips. Express Pay lets you cash out several times a day.

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Grocery shopper & delivery

Instacart

Earnings vary (batch pay + 100% of tips)(est.)

Flexible — shop when you want

Instant Cashout available, or free weekly direct deposit

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, eligible to work in the US, a smartphone; full-service shoppers need a car and valid license

Shop and deliver grocery orders on a flexible schedule. You keep 100% of tips and can cash out instantly or take free weekly direct deposit.

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Bottle & can redemption

Oregon BottleDrop

10¢per eligible container

About 30–60 min per trip

Cash or account credit the same day; green-bag drops credit your account

Anytime during center hours

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

Open to anyone; a free BottleDrop account enables drop-and-go green bags

Return eligible bottles and cans for Oregon's 10¢-per-container refund. Use a free green-bag account to drop and go, or hand-count at a redemption center.

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Paid research studies

OHSU Research Studies

$25–$1,900per study, varies widely(est.)

Varies by study

Paid by check or gift card after the study

As studies become available

Portland, Multnomah, Oregon

18+; each study has its own health and eligibility criteria; joining the registry is free

Join OHSU's healthy-volunteer registry to be matched with paid studies. Pay varies widely by study; some are short surveys, others are multi-visit. A number can be done remotely.

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On-the-way delivery driver

Roadie

~$15 local, up to ~$650 long-haulper gig; varies by distance(est.)

Flexible — pick gigs that fit your route

Weekly direct deposit (Tuesdays); Instant Pay after 5 gigs and 7 active days

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, a valid license, a vehicle and insurance, and a smartphone

Get paid to deliver items along routes you're already driving — from local same-day runs to longer trips. A UPS company.

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Plasma donation

CSL Plasma — Medford

Up to ~$800 your first monthnew-donor promo; less for returning visits(est.)

About 1–2 hrs per visit

Loaded to a prepaid debit card the same day

Up to 2 visits per 7 days

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, valid photo ID, Social Security number, proof of current address, and a brief health screening

The only plasma center in Medford. New donors can earn a promotional bonus across their first month of visits; returning donors earn a steady weekly rate.

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Delivery partner

Gopuff

Upfront pay per order + 100% of tipsplus Wait Pay when scheduled(est.)

Flexible — schedule blocks or go on-demand

Direct deposit; instant cash-out offered in some markets

Set your own schedule

Oregon

21+, a valid license, a vehicle and insurance in your name, a smartphone, and a background + driving-record check

Deliver everyday essentials from Gopuff micro-fulfillment centers. You earn an upfront amount per order (even if canceled), keep 100% of tips, and can earn Wait Pay for scheduled time.

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Food delivery driver

Grubhub

Earnings vary (per delivery + 100% of tips)(est.)

Flexible — deliver when you want

Instant Cash Out available ~15 min after a delivery (small fee), or weekly direct deposit

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+ (19+ in some markets), a car in most areas (bike/scooter in some cities), a valid license & insurance, and a smartphone

Deliver restaurant orders on a flexible schedule and keep 100% of tips. Instant Cash Out is available after each delivery.

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Rideshare driver

Uber

Earnings vary (fares + 100% of tips)(est.)

Flexible — drive when you want

Instant Pay: cash out up to 6×/day to a debit card (small per-transfer fee)

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

21+ in most areas, a valid license (3 yrs if under 25), a qualifying 4-door vehicle, insurance, a smartphone, and a background check

Drive passengers on your own schedule and keep 100% of your tips. Cash out earnings up to several times a day.

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Package delivery (hourly blocks)

Amazon Flex

$18–$25/hrper Amazon; you see block pay up front(est.)

3–4 hour delivery blocks

Direct deposit, typically twice a week

Reserve blocks in the app

Oregon

21+, a valid license, a mid-size or larger vehicle, insurance, and a smartphone; expect a waitlist in many metros

Deliver Amazon packages in your own car during scheduled 3–4 hour blocks. Unlike tip-based apps, Flex shows a set rate up front for each block.

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Walmart delivery driver

Walmart Spark Driver

$12–$20+ per orderroughly $15–$30/hr; varies(est.)

Flexible — accept orders when free

Cash out anytime with the Branch app, or weekly direct deposit

Set your own schedule

Medford, Jackson, Oregon

18+, a valid license, a 4-door vehicle (2009+), insurance that covers delivery, a smartphone, and a Checkr background check

Deliver Walmart orders in your own car and keep 100% of tips. You see the offer and pay before accepting each order.