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Top Jobs for Retirees in Lewes, Delaware

A senior man works at a home improvement store.

Today’s seniors don’t necessarily want to spend their days woodworking or gardening. But they don’t want to slave away 40-plus hours a week either. Thankfully, there are plenty of part-time jobs for retirees in and around Lewes, Delaware. It’s just a question of finding the right fit for you. 

Are you looking to get out and be social? Capitalize on the skills you built in your career? Stay active? Contribute to the world? Or maybe just trying to earn a few extra dollars?

Whatever your goals are, you have more options than ever. Keep reading to explore the wide variety of available part-time jobs for seniors.

Where to Find Jobs for Retirees

If it’s been a while since you looked for a job, you’ll quickly find out how much the world has changed. Tried-and-true methods like asking people you know and applying in person still work, but the bulk of job hunting is done online as opposed to newspaper help-wanted ads. 

Websites specifically for job hunters like Indeed and Monster can be a good place to start, as can LinkedIn. However, some experts suggest a more direct approach. Think of the places where you might like to work and check the “careers,” “jobs,” or “employment” links on their websites, usually located at the bottom of the page. 

Part-time Jobs for Retirees to Stay Social and Active

If you’re a people person and miss the daily interactions you had while working full-time, you have a wide range of options. Think of the places that are bustling and social — the kinds of places where you like to go. Here are a few examples:

Freelance Jobs for Retirees

If you’re enjoying your schedule and want to use the skills you accumulated during your career, freelance or contract work could be the way to go. Here, again, the market has changed quite a bit in the last decade. If your work can be done off-site, you’ve literally got the world at your fingertips.

LinkedIn is where many people start their search because you’re able to fine-tune your search results through filters. If you already have a profile, be sure to switch it to “open to work.”

Upwork and Fiverr specialize in contract work ranging from writing and designing to accounting and translating. While it can take some time to build your reputation on either website, both are proven ways to find opportunities and market yourself. 

Driving Jobs for Retirees

You can order just about anything from your phone these days and have it quickly delivered, which means plenty of part-time jobs for retirees who like to drive — and more or less on their own schedule.

The AutoZone in Lewes is hiring part-time drivers to make deliveries. Instacart is almost always hiring in the area, both for drivers and for shoppers. If you prefer to drive when the roads are less crowded, you can make $27 an hour driving around the area as a night surveyor for American Sign and Lighting. 

Like kids? Cape Henlopen School District has openings for bus drivers

Make Your Own Part-time Job

In addition to accumulated wisdom, there’s one huge advantage that you have as a retiree: You’re viewed as being dependable and trustworthy. This opens up a whole market of odd jobs to meet the needs of others, whether it’s watering plants for people who are out of town, dog walking, handyman jobs, tutoring, or babysitting.

Volunteering Part Time Work for Retirees

If you’re not looking for a paycheck, you have even more options to get out in the world and lend a hand. The local AARP chapter maintains a nice list of available volunteer opportunities, ranging from visiting hospice patients to hosting foreign exchange students. Sure, you’ll be helping others, but also helping yourself at the same time

Life at The Moorings at Lewes

Located on the Delaware coast, The Moorings at Lewes offers 35 acres of opportunities, including walking paths, community ponds, a butterfly garden, a dog park, and many pleasant places to enjoy the great outdoors. You’ll find a heated pool, a fully equipped fitness center, a woodworking shop, a library, an art center, and more. See how interesting and active life can be by scheduling a visit to our campus in Lewes, Delaware.

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