I'm 13 and my friend and I are looking for fun and easy ways to earn money. Any ideas?
By Selena
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About the only jobs young people in your age group will be able to get are baby sitting, yard work, shoveling snow, etc.
You and your friend might consider "jobs" that do not pay money but will provide much more important "money" for you both! There are organizations in your area that offer assistance for seniors, disabled, etc. They help people who are not able to go to the grocery store, take their dog for a walk or play with their kitty for an hour, prepare a simple meal, read a book to someone who has vision problems etc .
Look for these organizations online or in the phone book. You can call to see if you can help. You can also simply help people in your area-mow a lawn, bring in mail, just spend an hour or so with them to play a game, etc.
Congratulations, Selena, to you and your friends for wanting to work and earn some money! I don't know if it's legal where you live to work in restaurants washing dishes or cleaning tables, but if any of your family members own a restaurant, why not ask?
Baby sitting is an option, as you know, but lots of people want help with their yardwork: winter and summer. Start asking your neighbours?
You might also want to think about what you have to offer as someone might ask "why would I hire you?" Are you a hard worker? Will you be punctual, cheerful while working, prepared to do as asked and then a little bit more?
Some companies still print newspapers and fliers, all of which have to be delivered. That's another potential source of income.
Last not least, do you have any particular talents which would earn money? For example, if you play a musical instrument, you could advertise to teach beginners.
Wishing you every success,
Rose Anne
You might see if anybody needs pet sitting jobs. I have a pet cat, and when I travel, she gets lonesome. I wouldn't mind hiring a student to come over, check the house daily, feed the cat, tend to the litter box, and spend time playing with the cat. This is the easiest job I can think of! You should also consider taking a babysitting course, and doing babysitting.
You might also help with housework if you have been taught how to do it properly. When I had little kids at home, I liked to have a teen come in to help with the kids and do jobs like vacuum, peel potatoes, dust, or clean the garage.
I'm looking for a actually job like an ice cream shop which you have to be 15 but still something like that not baby sitting
If you get approval from your folks, you could see if you can help neighbors by washing cars, mowing lawns, raking, weeding, walking dogs, feeding cats or watering plants when the owner is on vacation, etc. Our Nextdoor website is always asking for folks to help with these tasks and many parents permit their children to help after meeting the asker.
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