Luckily, you can add to your bottom line by working from the safety of your own home, even if you’re retired.

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Ask many retirees what they think of working from home, and they may say it’s a “young person’s gig.” Although the demographics of those who make money from home may be younger, that’s no reason why you can’t start doing the same.

Recent events have caused a rise in telecommuting as companies face restrictions or are forced to shut down their offices.

If you’ve been interested in earning extra income but don’t want to expose yourself to the elements from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, a home office could be right up your alley.

Let’s look at several ways retirees can start making money from the comfort of their couches, even if they have no previous online experience:

Become a Freelancer or Consultant

Do you have a ton of knowledge or expertise in a particular field? You can leverage it into continuing remote work via freelancing or consulting.

You can start looking for gigs in your field by creating profiles on sites like Upwork, Fiverr, or Guru.

Once you get a gig under your belt, you can begin to build your online reputation and attract even more higher-paying clients with ease.

Although such sites are usually free, they will take a commission from the job for connecting you with a client. Before signing up or starting your first contract, be sure to read all of the fine print.

Beyond websites like those above, you can also get freelancing or consulting work through your connections. Reach out to your network and let them know you’d be available for work on a contract basis.

Become an Online Tutor

If the thought of working remotely in your field doesn’t pique your interest, you could teach what you know instead. This can be done by becoming a tutor or sharing knowledge in online virtual classes to the masses.

You don’t necessarily need teaching experience to qualify for such work, as each site has its own requirements. Some pay $25 per hour to become online guides teaching a wide variety of topics. Some topics are as simple as guiding others on how to apply for Social Security on the Internet.

Sites where you can tutor or share knowledge online include Skillshare, Udemy, and Varsity Tutors, among others.

Become a Remote Worker

If your previous real-world experience doesn’t translate into consulting or tutoring work, don’t fret, as there are other ways retirees can earn money online.

Many companies of all sizes need remote workers to perform everyday tasks from home. They offer competitive pay and flexible hours that could fit perfectly into a retiree’s lifestyle.

Examples of remote work include jobs as a customer service representative, virtual assistant, or transcriptionist.

As long as you have a computer and an Internet connection, you can start working in such a position that can be found on such sites as TranscribeMe, Alorica, and Sykes.