3 Interesting Part-time Jobs for Retirees

These days it seems that more and more retirees are deciding to seek part-time employment. This situation can occur for a variety of reasons. For instance, some people may seek employment for social reasons, while others seek a particular job as it is related to a hobby that they are interested in; still other retirees seek out part time jobs for financial reasons.

What are some of the more popular part-time jobs for retirees? Read on to discover this interesting information:

#1 - Library Aide or Assistant - a person in this position typically helps library patrons with inquiries, helps to catalog and shelve books, and general administrative tasks. The hours vary according to the institution – for instance, many university libraries are open late or in some cases twenty-four hours a day. To get hired for this particular position, it is beneficial to have actual library working experience. In addition, any related post-secondary education is helpful as well.

#2 - Virtual Assistant – an excellent position for someone who does not want to deal with commuting and work from the comfort of home, a Virtual Assistant is a great part-time job. While the actual job description of a Virtual Assistant can vary from employer to employer, this type of job can involve sending out letters, conducting online research, making travel arrangements, and other administrative tasks. To obtain a job as a Virtual Assistant, it is great to have some administrative work experience – as well as be up-to-date with computer programs such as Word and Excel.

#3 - Bookkeeper - a person working in this career field deals with, as you may assume, financial record keeping. Specifically, some bookkeeping duties can include completing payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable tasks. Other duties can include making financial reports, performing audits, keeping track of everyday business transactions and so on. To obtain a part-time job in this field, it is important to have an educational background in accounting, mathematical skills, computer skills and pertinent work experience.

There are many lucrative and interesting opportunities for retirees. Will you work part-time as a retiree?

Larisa Redins is a full time writer and editor with degrees in both Arts and Biological Science. She writes about career issues for PhillyJobsBlog.com and other topics for a variety of international websites and magazines. Please visit her other blogs at PhillyJobsBlog.com and view job posting at Beyond.com.