JOBS

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JOBS FOR KIDS
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  BABY SITTER If you like younger kids, then a
baby sitter is a popular choice.  Parents often
need a good and reliable baby sitter to watch
their kids.  This position can be even expanded
into a baby sitting service, by joining together
a group of people who can offer baby sitting
services to all the parents in the
neighborhood.   PARENTS HELPER A parents
helper is similar to a baby sitter.  However, if
you are too young to baby sit on your own, then a
job helping parents is a good opportunity.  You
can help watch someone's kids, assist with the
feeding, playing, or doing chores around the
house.  Later, once you are older, you would
likely have gained some references for regular
baby sitting work.   HOUSE CLEANING Instead of
a parents helper, you could simply do house
cleaning.  There are many chores that would be
suitable such as vacuuming, dusting, etc.    
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CAR WASHING Car washing is a needed service in
many communities.  Get together with a few
friends to offer to wash local cars.  As an
addition to this business, you can sell items
mentioned in the lemonade stand section below
while people wait for their car to be washed. 
See what other professional car washes charge in
your area, and price the services
competitively.   ANIMAL CARETAKER If you enjoy
animals, then try an animal caretaker business. 
This might involve walking dogs, dog washing, or
general grooming.   HOUSE AND PET SITTING If a
neighbor is taking a trip or vacation, then
taking care of their house and/or pets may be an
opportunity.  This may include watering plants,
and any other chores they may need.
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LEMONADE STAND Everyone is familiar with the old
fashioned lemonade stand.  Of course, this is a
seasonal business, depending on your location. 
During other times of the year, it could be a
warm apple cider business -- but be careful if
you need to handle hot items.  Also try selling
coffee, donuts, snack bags, or other food items. 
If possible, set up a booth at a local community
fair, or sale if allowed.   In addition to food,
there is the possibility of selling other types
of items.  Are you good at crafts?   Make their
own artwork to sell.  Sometimes, a combination of
food and items makes a good business.     LANDSCAP
ING Cutting grass, weeding, trimming, planting
flowers, and other landscaping jobs are
abundant.  Scan the neighborhood for homes that
need landscaping services.  In the spring, offer
to plant flowers, or do winter clean-up.     SNOW
REMOVAL In the winter time, many people need to
have their driveways or sidewalks shoveled.  This
job works best when a group of kids can work
together shoveling several houses.  Create a
business, and make arrangements to shovel peoples
houses before the snow storm.
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Neighborhood Party Helper Help harried parents
set up, decorate, supervise, and clean up before,
during, and after children's birthday parties and
other social events. Clown Kids make great
clowns and can hire themselves out to birthday
parties, senior citizen groups, nursing homes,
and other community gatherings. Face Painting,
(Fake) Tattoo Artists, and Hair Color Designs
Also a great opportunity for younger kids
birthday parties and small community fairs. This
makes a great business for two kids to do
together. One child can do the face while the
other does the tattoos. Popular also are washable
hair sprays in bright colors. Kids can spray
stripes, stars, rainbow designs, etc., onto hair
of young customers. Art Designer/Crafter If
your child is artistic, let them create! Markets
include selling designs to magazines, finished
products at craft shows, church bazaars, etc. Do
not overlook original ideas along this line
either, as one mother told me of her oldest child
who drew original comics in the third grade.
While this may not have made the child rich, who
knows what type of future job ideas may spring
from this early venture into marketing his
artwork!
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Vegetable Sales If your family has a garden each
year that provides tons more than your family
ever uses, trade gardening help with your child
for the excess produce. Your child can then sell
these at a roadside stand for good old-fashioned
greenery! Tutor Is your child very bright in a
school subject, such as math or history? Have
them offer their services as a tutor to younger
children. Teachers may even be able to suggest
possible clients. Computer Tutor Kids are
naturals at computers, and many know more, and
always will, over the adults in their lives. Kids
can offer computer services such as cleaning,
software installation, routine maintenance, and
basic instruction on how to use a computer. Dont
overlook setting up newly purchased computers and
attaching peripherals, such as scanners and
printers. Believe it or not, many people buying
computers for the first time do not even know how
to turn one on and off. While those familiar with
a computer know not to turn off the power while
the windows screen is on, others do not know that
you have to go to the start button and shut
down the computer from there. Kids can offer
mini courses in computer do and donts. Also
along these lines, they can offer their services
as buying gurus for what software is popular,
what a basic system should consist of, etc.
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Miss or Mr. Fixit If your child is good at
fixing things, or assembling things, this is a
great opportunity to make good money. Many people
do not have time to assemble things such as bikes
and swing sets. Take Pet Pictures
Earnings3.00 - 5.00 Per Picture (8-15)
Age8-15 Tips On Getting Started Buy your
supplies first. Know what you need and what you
don't need. Start out with a camera, film,
backdrop, and other things you think you might
need (8-15). Tips For Success The best thing
you could do is make flyers. It should state
where you live, what you do, and your phone
number. To make it snazzy, add a picture that you
have once taken. You could also offer
enlargements. Remember, the other person only
keeps the picture. You have complete control over
the negatives! You can even enter a picture
contests with someone else's picture!