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APPLYING TO BE A SHOPPER

• What does it take to be a successful AVOCADO Shopper?
  AVOCADO shopper love shopping and meeting new people. They understand what it means to put the customer first. Hear it from the shoppers themselves. We work very hard to provide every AVOCADO Shopper with the best experience possible. In order to create and sustain that experience, our shoppers must work hard along with us. "Teamwork makes the dream
• What does AVOCADO look for in a shopper?
  Awesomeness, of course! Our shoppers are the face of AVOCADO, so we want to make sure they exemplify what we stand for. Our shoppers are reliable, independent, endearing, and capable of handling difficult situations. They live and breathe the AVOCADO Shopper mantra: Be accurate. Be awesome. Be on time. Think you'd be the perfect fit? Click here to a
• What do I need to successfully submit my application?
  It's pretty straightforward and simple to apply. All you will need is some basic information about yourself (name, age, driving experience, etc.) and proof of car insurance that includes your full name, effective policy date/expiration date, and insured vehicle's information. 
• What are the requirements to become a shopper?
  We currently require our shoppers to be at least 18 years of age, have a reliable vehicle that is no more than 15 years old, have a valid car insurance, and a valid U.S. driver's license. AVOCADO shoppers must have a working knowledge of groceries, the ability to lift 25+ pounds, and an iPhone(iOS 8 or newer) or Android(4.4.2 or newer). Additionally
• Can I drive someone else's car while shopping with AVOCADO?
  You do not have to own the car you drive while shopping with AVOCADO. However, you do have to be insured on the policy that covers that car. If you are not an insured driver on the policy for a car, you cannot use that car while working with AVOCADO.
• How long will it be before I can begin shopping?
  The amount of time it will take to get started varies by location. It could be anywhere from a few days to a few weeks (or sometimes, a bit longer than that). Rest assured that AVOCADO team is working very hard to get everyone started as soon as possible!
• Can I reapply if I was not hired previously?
  Currently, our policies do not allow for second applications. While we understand this may lead to some frustration, we cannot make any exceptions at this time.
• What are the details regarding AVOCADO's background check?
  We obtain various consumer reports for independent contractors in compliance with state and federal employment laws. This comprehensive background check is performed through a national third party vendor and includes searches of multiple federal databases.
• When will I hear back once I apply?
  If you have successfully submitted an application or completed your interview, you can typically expect a response within 1 to 3 business day! If a few days go by and you have not received correspondence regarding your submission, feel free to contact our team! We can be reached via email at iloveshopping@avocadonext.com
• How does this work?
  AVOCADO shoppers set their own schedules according to their busy lives! They shop for and deliver groceries to AVOCADO's members within a requested time frame. Scheduling, accepting orders, and shopping orders are all done through AVOCADO shoppers app.
• Does it cost anything to start shopping/be an AVOCADO shopper?
  There is no up-front cost for applying to be an AVOCADO shopper. Once you become an approved Shopper, you will be responsible for covering the cost of your gas, data usage, etc. However, as an independent contractor, you can file many of these expenses when you do your taxes! Consult a tax professional for more information regarding these expenses.