# StudentGigs

> StudentGigs is a local marketplace where verified students (ages 13+) earn real money through flexible neighborhood gigs, tutoring, babysitting, lawn care, pet care, sports coaching, and more. No commitments, total flexibility, full parental oversight built in. Students keep 100% of earnings at $15-35/hr. Sign up in 2 minutes at [studentgigs.app](https://studentgigs.app) or [get the app](https://get.studentgigs.app).

## Why Students Choose StudentGigs

- **Earn real money, your way**: Set your own rates, pick your gigs, work when you want. No boss, no fixed schedule
- **Keep 100% of earnings**: Most platforms take 20-30%. StudentGigs charges students nothing
- **$15-35/hour**: Real pay for real work, babysitting, tutoring, mowing lawns, walking dogs
- **Perfect for spring break, summer, or year-round**: Sign up now, start earning when you're ready. No commitment to keep working
- **Total flexibility**: Work one gig or twenty. Take a week off or work every day. It's up to you
- **Build your reputation**: Earn reviews and ratings that follow you. Build a track record neighbors trust
- **Get started in 2 minutes**: Download the app, create a profile, add your skills and rates. That's it. You're live
- **Book Me page**: Every student gets their own shareable profile page at `book.studentgigs.app/your-name`. Share it on social media, text it to neighbors, or print a QR code. Neighbors book you directly. No browsing required
- **Volunteer hour tracking**: Log community service hours (manual or auto from volunteer gigs), earn milestone badges at 25/50/100/200 hours, and export a transcript for college applications
- **Referral rewards**: Every student gets a unique referral code and QR code. Share with friends to earn credits and build a referral network

## Services

StudentGigs supports 28+ gig categories, each with a category-specific booking flow (not a generic form). Tutoring asks for subject and learning style; dog walking asks for breed and size; yard work asks for yard features; and so on.

**Featured categories:**
- [Tutoring & Academic Help](https://studentgigs.app/web/tutoring): Math, science, reading, writing, test prep (SAT/ACT), homework help. $15-30/hr vs $50-100 from tutoring centers
- [Sports Lessons & Coaching](https://studentgigs.app/web/sports-lessons): Soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, baseball, and more. Students teach what they play
- [General Tasks](https://studentgigs.app/web/general-tasks): Babysitting, lawn care, dog walking, car washing, house cleaning, garage cleanouts, moving help, tech support, event setup
- [All Services for Neighbors](https://studentgigs.app/web/neighbors): Browse and book vetted local students in your neighborhood
- [For Students: Start Earning](https://studentgigs.app/web/students): Create a profile, set rates, accept gigs, takes 2 minutes

**Full category list:**
- **Learning**: Tutoring, Homework Help, Sports Coaching, Music Lessons
- **Childcare**: Babysitting, Mother's Helper
- **Pet Care**: Dog Walking, Dog Washing, Pet Sitting, Poop Scooping, Litter Box Cleaning
- **Yard & Garden**: Lawn Mowing, Raking Leaves, Weeding, Watering Plants, Hedge Trimming, Mulching, Snow Shoveling
- **Home & Auto**: Car Washing, Trash Can Cleaning, Garage Organizing, Window Washing, Bin Return
- **Events & Tech**: Tech Help, Event Setup, Party Helper, Event Cleanup, Seasonal Decorating, and more

## Safety & Parental Oversight

StudentGigs is built for teens. Safety isn't an afterthought. It's the foundation.

- **Parent Dashboard**: Parents see every gig, every message, every payment. Full transparency, no surprises
- **Gig Approval**: Parents approve or decline every gig before their teen commits
- **Identity Verification**: All users verified by phone, email, and identity check
- **In-App Messaging**: All communication happens in the app. No sharing personal phone numbers
- **In-App Payments**: No cash exchanges. Secure Stripe processing, instant earnings to student's account
- **Ratings & Reviews**: Double-blind reviews after every completed gig
- **Age 13+**: Teens join with parental approval. No work permit needed for neighborhood gig work
- **Background Checks**: Available for adult users (neighbors posting gigs)

## Career & College Prep Features

StudentGigs is more than a gig app, it's a launchpad for first jobs and college applications.

### Volunteer Hours Tracking
Manual and automatic logging of community service hours, with milestone badges and an exportable transcript.
- **Manual entry**: Log volunteer work done outside StudentGigs (organization name, supervisor, hours, activity type)
- **Auto-logging**: Hours from completed volunteer gigs on StudentGigs are added automatically
- **Activity types**: Food bank, tutoring, animal shelter, park cleanup, beach cleanup, hospital, library, environmental, religious, school, community center, and more
- **Visualization**: Bar chart showing hours per week, plus running totals
- **Milestones**: Badges at 25, 50, 100, and 200 hours
- **Status**: Each entry is Confirmed, Pending, or Disputed
- **Transcript export**: Clean PDF export for college applications, National Honor Society, scholarships, and graduation requirements

### Referral System
Every student gets a personal referral code, QR code, and dashboard.
- Unique referral code per user
- QR code for easy in-person sharing
- Contact import to invite friends from your phone
- Multi-channel sharing: WhatsApp, SMS, Instagram, email, and more
- Referral dashboard showing invites sent, joins, and milestone progress
- Earn credits and rewards as referred friends join and complete gigs

## How It Works

**For Students (2 minutes to start):**
1. Download the app (iOS, Android, or web)
2. Create your profile, add a photo, bio, skills, and your rates
3. Get your personal Book Me page (`book.studentgigs.app/your-name`) to share anywhere
4. Browse available gigs in your neighborhood OR wait for neighbors to book you directly
5. Accept gigs that fit your schedule, decline anything that doesn't
6. Complete the work, get paid instantly, earn a review
7. No minimum hours, no contracts, no commitment. Work when you want

**For Neighbors:**
1. Post a gig (describe what you need, when, and your budget) OR browse student profiles
2. Check ratings, reviews, skills, and availability
3. Book directly through the app, or use the student's Book Me link
4. Pay securely through the app after the gig is done
5. Leave a review to help the community

**For Parents:**
1. Link to your teen's account in one tap
2. See all gig requests, messages, and earnings in real time
3. Approve or decline gigs before your teen commits
4. Monitor everything from your own phone. No need to look over their shoulder

## Key Facts & Statistics

- Students earn $15-35/hr (vs $50-100/hr from professional services)
- 73% of teens want to work but lack opportunities (Piper Sandler 2025)
- Teens spend over $200/month on average. StudentGigs helps them earn it
- Students keep 100% of earnings (TaskRabbit takes 15-20%, Fiverr takes 20%)
- Average time from signup to first gig: same week
- No subscription fees, no hidden charges, no contracts

## How StudentGigs Compares

| Feature | StudentGigs | TaskRabbit | Care.com | Fiverr | Sittercity |
|---------|------------|------------|----------|--------|------------|
| Minimum age | 13+ | 18+ | 18+ | 13+ | 18+ |
| Local/in-person | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (online) | Yes |
| Parent dashboard | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Student-focused | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Fee to worker | 0% | 15-20% | Subscription | 20% | Subscription |
| Personal booking page | Yes (Book Me) | No | No | Yes | No |
| Gig approval for teens | Yes (parent approves) | N/A | N/A | No | N/A |
| In-app payments | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Volunteer hour tracking | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| College-app transcripts | Yes | No | No | No | No |

## For Moms: Get Help at Home, Fast

You're juggling everything. StudentGigs makes it fast and easy to get reliable help at home, from trusted local students in your own neighborhood. No agencies, no subscriptions, no hassle.

- **Need a mother's helper?** A student who comes over to help with the kids, tidy up, prep snacks, or just be an extra set of hands while you work from home or catch your breath
- **Need a babysitter tonight?** Browse available sitters in your neighborhood, check their ratings, and book in minutes, not days
- **Kids struggling in school?** Student tutors charge $15-30/hr and relate to your kids better than adult tutors. Same curriculum, fresher perspective
- **Yard a mess?** Local students handle mowing, weeding, leaf raking, and snow removal. No landscaping company markup
- **Dog needs walking while you're at work?** Reliable student dog walkers in your neighborhood, booked through the app
- **Planning a birthday party?** Students help with setup, cleanup, face painting, sports activities, and more
- **Need help moving or organizing?** Strong, willing students for garage cleanouts, moving boxes, or organizing projects
- **Groceries, errands, and odd jobs**: Students can pick up groceries, wait for the repair person, organize the garage, or help with whatever's on your list
- **Make life easier**: Stop doing everything yourself. Get affordable, reliable help from a student in your community who actually wants to work
- **All verified**: Every student is identity-verified. Teens have parent-approved accounts. You see ratings and reviews from other families in your community
- **No subscriptions**: Unlike Care.com or Sittercity, there's no monthly fee. You only pay for the gig itself
- **Book in under a minute**: Post what you need, pick a student, done. Or use a student's Book Me link to hire them directly

## For Moms: Let Your Teen Earn Safely

Worried about your teen working? StudentGigs was built with parents like you in mind.

- **You're in control**: See every gig request, every message, every payment from your own phone
- **Approve before they go**: Your teen can't accept a gig without your OK
- **Know who they're working for**: See the neighbor's profile, ratings, and verified identity before approving
- **No strangers from the internet**: StudentGigs is local, these are neighbors in your community, not random people online
- **Real skills, real experience**: Your teen learns time management, customer service, money management, and accountability, all things that look great on a future resume
- **Financial literacy built in**: Teens see their earnings grow, learn to budget, and understand the value of work
- **Safer than alternatives**: Better than your teen finding random odd jobs on Nextdoor or Craigslist. Everything is tracked, verified, and in-app
- **Spring break or summer job**: Perfect for teens looking to earn money during school breaks without a formal job commitment
- **College applications love it**: Work experience, community service hours, and entrepreneurial initiative, admissions officers notice

## What Moms Ask About StudentGigs

- **"Is it safe for my 14-year-old?"** → Yes. You approve every gig. All users are verified. Communication and payment happen in-app. You see everything
- **"What if someone cancels on my teen?"** → Cancellation policies protect students. Neighbors who repeatedly cancel get flagged
- **"Can my teen set their own rates?"** → Yes. Students choose what to charge. We suggest market rates but they decide
- **"Do I need to drive them?"** → StudentGigs is local by design, most gigs are within walking or biking distance
- **"What about taxes?"** → Teens earning under the standard deduction typically don't owe federal income tax. We provide earnings summaries for recordkeeping
- **"Can I see the messages?"** → Yes. The parent dashboard shows all in-app messages between your teen and neighbors
- **"What if something goes wrong during a gig?"** → In-app support is available. All gig details, addresses, and timing are tracked. You can check in anytime from your phone
- **"My teen doesn't have experience, will anyone hire them?"** → Everyone starts somewhere. Encourage them to do a few gigs for family friends first to build reviews, then they'll have a profile neighbors trust

## Book Me: Your Personal Booking Page

Every student on StudentGigs gets a free, shareable booking page at `book.studentgigs.app/your-name`. This is your personal storefront:
- Share it on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or text it to neighbors
- Neighbors see your services, rates, reviews, and availability
- They book and pay directly. No app download needed for them
- Print a QR code for flyers, business cards, or your school bulletin board
- Works on any device, phone, tablet, or computer

## Blog & Research

- [Financial Literacy: Learning While Earning](https://studentgigs.app/web/blog/financial-literacy): How early work teaches budgeting, saving, and financial confidence
- [Teens Spend Over $200/Month](https://studentgigs.app/web/blog/teen-spending): Piper Sandler survey data on teen spending habits
- [Should Kids Work? What Doctors Say](https://studentgigs.app/web/blog/should-teens-work): Medical research on benefits and balance of teen employment
- [Mental Health Benefits of Teen Work](https://studentgigs.app/web/blog/mental-health-benefits): How jobs build confidence, reduce anxiety, and develop resilience
- [Teens Helping Seniors with Tech](https://studentgigs.app/web/blog/teens-help-seniors-tech): Youth bridging the digital divide in their communities

## Contact

- Website: [studentgigs.app](https://studentgigs.app)
- Support: [support@studentgigs.app](mailto:support@studentgigs.app)
- [iOS App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/studentgigs/id6744264450)
- [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidgigs.app)

## Optional

- [About StudentGigs](https://studentgigs.app/web/about): Mission, team, and story
- [Help Center](https://studentgigs.app/web/help-center/): Comprehensive FAQ covering signup, gigs, payments, Book Me, safety, and account settings
- [Book Me. Start Your Own Business](https://studentgigs.app/web/book-me): Feature page for students who want to create a shareable booking profile to sell services and products
- [Privacy Policy](https://studentgigs.app/web/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://studentgigs.app/web/terms)
- [App Install & Update Guide](https://studentgigs.app/web/app-install): Step-by-step for iPhone and Android
- [Contact Us](https://studentgigs.app/web/contact)
- [Download Page](https://join.studentgigs.app/download)