- With the variety of jobs available for kids, it is worth looking into those that can make use of and advance the skills and interests they already have. Pinpointing the things kids are good at, and the environments they feel most comfortable in, will help them find the right job.
- Many towns, schools, organizations and clubs have recreational sports teams that hire kids to help coach and referee, handle equipment, sell tickets, run snack stands and assist with rosters and bookkeeping.
- Local retail stores and markets can have jobs for kids, like organizing merchandise, cleaning up space, filing or bagging purchases.
- Other good jobs for kids include babysitting, dog walking, car washing, tutoring, delivering papers, shoveling snow, raking leaves, gift wrapping and helping out with after-school programs.
- This website lists a number of job ideas for kids to make money, such as becoming a parent's helper, housecleaning, house sitting, landscaping or creating a stand to sell lemonade, art or crafts.
- Aside from looking through local newspapers and classified ads, kids can make their own ad or print out fliers to distribute (include what you are looking to do). Contacting local companies or people you know who have jobs that interest you is another good idea. Below are some other job ideas and tools.
