errand runner
Fetches and delivers
An errand runner is someone who performs small tasks or deliveries on behalf of another person—picking up groceries, dropping off packages, fetching dry cleaning.
The term often implies a subordinate role: He started as an errand runner and worked his way up.
Professional errand runners now offer services through apps, handling miscellaneous tasks for busy clients.
- carWheeled motor vehicle
- goferMenial task doer
- courierDelivery person or service
- pickupSmall open-bed truck
- dogsbodiesServants given lowly chores
delivery · same day delivery · messenger · bag · bicycle · concierge · list · quick trip · shopping list · drudge · legwork · rush · assistant · hurry · transporting · time-sensitive · factotum · on-call
- helpersnurse, helper, volunteer, aide, assistant
- assistantsassistant, helper, aide, aide-de-camp, PA
- lackeyslackey, minion, flunky, underling, gofer
- casual workersday laborer, casual worker, temp, temp worker, gig worker
- Courierscourier, messenger, mail carrier, postal worker, delivery driver
- freelancersfreelance writer, freelance designer, graphic designer, web developer, virtual assistant
task importance and status
errand runnerVIP
Notable, for short
executive · principal · bigwig · mover and shaker · key player