Types of Shifts Offered

Instawork offers several different types of shifts to match your skills and schedule preferences. Understanding the differences between these shift types will help you choose the right opportunities and know what to expect when you arrive.

Standard shifts are the most common type of shifts available on Instawork, covering warehouse, retail merchandising, and hospitality positions.

- Shift durations typically range from 4 to 10 hours

- An on-site representative from the business will be present to provide instructions and set expectations

- In some cases, an Instawork Captain may be on-site to assist with clock-in or clock-out issues

- Specific attire requirements and equipment may be needed (always check the shift details)

Standard shifts follow our regular payment schedule. [Learn more about payment schedules and options](link to payment article).

Our retail partners primarily offer task-based shifts and involve completing specific tasks at store locations.

- Shorter durations, typically ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours

- Self-guided work with detailed instructions provided before your shift

- No dedicated point of contact to help with the task itself

- You may need to check in with store personnel to sign a vendor sheet or obtain materials (such as pricing labels or security tags)

- These shifts usually involve:

- Taking pictures of products at display stands

- Refilling products in partner-sponsored displays

- Adding security tags to merchandise

- To complete your shift, you'll need to fill out a survey when clocking out or sign into the partner's website using the credentials provided to you

Task-based shifts follow our regular payment schedule, though Instapay may not be available for some of these shifts.

Anytime shifts are offered by retail partners and share similarities with task-based shifts, but with more flexibility in when you complete them.

- Must be completed within a specific timeframe (ranging from one week to 30 days)

- May require visiting multiple locations during the assigned timeframe

- Self-guided work with detailed instructions

- Survey completion is typically required

For anytime shifts, payment is processed after you've completed all assigned locations within a single shift. Once completed, payments are processed according to our standard payment schedule. Please note that Instapay may not be available for

these shifts.

Long Term Shifts

Long-term shifts allow you to work at the same business for 30 days or more. This article explains how it works and why you might want to try it.

What are Long-Term shifts?

Picking up a long-term shift means:

- You commit to work multiple shifts at one business

- The shifts follow a regular schedule

- The commitment lasts at least 30 days

- You get consistent work without having to search for new shifts

How to Find and Apply for Long-Term Shifts

Long-term shifts require an application:

1. Look for shifts with a "Long-Term" tag in the app

2. Tap on the shift to see all the dates in the series

3. Tap "Apply" to start the application process

4. Answer questions about your availability and experience

5. Submit your application

6. If approved, you'll be notified to book the shifts

Benefits of Long-Term Shifts

- Steady income for weeks or months

- Less time spent searching for shifts

- Build relationships with one business

- Potential for permanent job offers

- Learn the job once and get better at it

What to Know Before Accepting

When you take a long-term shift:

- You can request up to 3 days off per month

- You must give notice at least 3 days before the day off

- The business must approve your time-off request

- You're expected to show up for all other scheduled shifts

- Consider your schedule flexibility and availability

- Review the complete shift details before booking

- Check if you have the required attire or equipment

- Understand the payment timeline for each shift type