Instacart
- You can sign up to be an Instacart shopper by creating an account and downloading the app for a background check.
- Instacart hires full-service and in-store shoppers, who are independent contractors and W-2 employees respectively.
- Here’s everything you need to know about the requirements and application process for Instacart.
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Demand for grocery home delivery has skyrocketed in the last year, and Instacart has ridden that wave of popularity.
In much the same style as Uber, Lyft, Postmates, and a slew of other app-based services, Instacart allows people to shop from home using a mobile app and then Instacart shoppers complete those orders.
You can become an Instacart shopper as a part-time gig or as a primary job.
How to apply to become an Instacart shopper
Applying to become an Instacart shopper is very straightforward - just complete the application at shoppers.instacart.com in the US or shoppers.instacart.ca in Canada. You don't even need to complete the application in a single sitting; the site will remember where you left off and let you return and complete it later.
Alternatively, you can apply to be a shopper using the Instacart app for iOS or Android.
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Regardless of which way you apply, you'll need to enter basic personal information such as your name, address, and phone number, along with information about your vehicle (if applying to become a full-service shopper). Instacart will then perform a background check, which can take up to 10 days.
If you apply to be a full-service shopper, the entire process is handled online, though if you apply for an in-store shopper role, Instacart will follow up with you via email for next steps, which includes in-person on-boarding. You'll need to select a session that works for you.