Gig work you can start fast
Gig and shift apps can get money coming in within days, on your own schedule, while you look for something long-term. These are platforms our team has personally worked with. Each company runs its own background check and makes its own decisions — a record doesn't automatically rule you out.
Driving jobs need a clean driving record. Your criminal record is looked at separately, but recent major driving violations usually disqualify you from delivery work.
Delivery driving
Bungii
Delivery drivingDeliver furniture, appliances and other large items on your own schedule using your own truck, van or larger vehicle.
Needs: Clean driving record · pickup truck, van or large vehicle
Sign upbungii.com
Curri
Delivery drivingDeliver construction and industrial supplies to job sites, choosing the runs you want.
Needs: Clean driving record · your own vehicle
Sign upcurri.com
Senpex
Delivery drivingSame-day courier deliveries for local businesses, picked up through the Senpex Courier app.
Needs: Clean driving record · your own vehicle
Sign upweb.senpex.com
Shift work
Instawork
Shift workPick up hourly shifts in warehouses, events, kitchens and more — no vehicle needed.
Needs: Smartphone · work authorization
Sign upinstawork.com
Upshift
Shift workChoose flexible shifts in warehouses, hospitality and other local businesses.
Needs: Smartphone · work authorization
Sign upupshift.work
Common questions
Can I do gig work with a felony?+
Often, yes. Gig apps run their own background checks and set their own rules, so results depend on the company, your state and how long ago your conviction was. Many people with older or non-violent records are approved.
What do delivery driving apps look at?+
Expect a check of your driving record as well as a criminal background check. A clean driving record — no recent major violations — usually matters most for driving work, along with a valid license, insurance and a suitable vehicle.
What if I don't have a car?+
Shift-work apps connect you with hourly work in warehouses, events, kitchens and other local businesses. You mostly need a smartphone and a way to get to the shift.
Some links on this page are referral links: if you sign up through them, PenPalsOnly may receive a referral bonus, at no cost to you. We only list platforms we've worked with, and we don't control who they hire.