Errands & Shopping ยท Marin, Sonoma & Contra Costa

Errands and shopping, handled.

Handled Personal Assistant's errand service sends a dedicated, background-checked assistant to pick up groceries and prescriptions, make returns and shop for what you need, in person across Marin, Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties.

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Background checkedOne dedicated assistantConfidentialNo long-term contracts

What your assistant takes care of

What a errands assistant handles.

Handled Personal Assistant's errand service sends a dedicated, background-checked assistant to pick up groceries and prescriptions, make returns and shop for what you need, in person across Marin, Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties.

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Grocery shopping and pickup

Weekly or as-needed runs, with your preferred stores, brands and substitutions remembered.

02

Pharmacy and prescription pickups

Prescription refills collected and delivered so you are not making another trip.

03

Returns and exchanges

Boxes, packages and store returns dropped off and tracked to completion.

04

Gift and household shopping

Gifts, party supplies and household items sourced to your list and budget.

05

Dry cleaning, packages and drop-offs

The small stops that eat up a Saturday, grouped into one efficient route.

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Recurring errand runs

Set it up once and your assistant takes it from there each week.

How it works

Simple to start, seamless to keep.

Getting started takes one conversation. After that, your assistant works in the background.

01

Book a free call

A quick 20-minute call to understand your life, your schedule and what would make the biggest difference. No commitment.

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Meet your assistant

We match you with a dedicated, background-checked assistant who works in person in your county and fits your style.

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Hand things off

Send requests whenever you like. Pay by the hour, or choose a monthly retainer with a lower rate. No long-term contracts.

Pricing

Start with what you need.

No long-term contracts. No surprise fees. Pricing is the same in every county we serve.

Occasional

A La Carte

$65 /hr · 2-hr minimum

For one-off tasks or seasonal support. No retainer required.

  • On-demand availability
  • Billed by card at booking
  • Any task type

Most Popular

Monthly Retainer

From $550 /mo · $45–$55/hr

A dedicated block of hours: 10, 20, 30 or 40 per month.

  • Same assistant every time
  • Priority response within 2 hours
  • Unused hours roll over one month
  • End anytime with 30 days’ notice

Full Coverage

Executive & Family

From $3,360 /mo

Daily, multi-area coordination for households and executives.

  • Near full-time availability
  • Multiple locations supported
  • Weekly reporting sessions

Full details on the pricing page. Last reviewed October 26, 2026.

Errands & Shopping questions

Questions, answered.

Can my assistant do my weekly grocery run?
Yes. Grocery shopping is one of the most common errands. Set it up as a recurring task and your assistant learns your stores, brands and preferences, so each run needs less direction.
How are errands billed?
Handled Personal Assistant charges $65 per hour with a 2-hour minimum ($130) for occasional help. Monthly retainers run from $550 for 10 hours ($55 per hour) to $1,800 for 40 hours ($45 per hour), and Executive & Family Full Coverage starts at $3,360 per month.
Can I combine errands with other tasks?
Yes. A single request can mix categories, for example a pharmacy pickup, a return and a dinner reservation in the same visit.

Where we work

In person across three counties.

Handled Personal Assistant provides errands help in person in Marin, Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties.

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Ready to hand it off?

Book a free 20-minute call. We will learn what you need and match you with a dedicated assistant.

Schedule a Free CallOr call 925-332-4450