Making money is not for adults only
Sometimes it seems like it isn’t that easy for immigrants’ kids to make extra money. In many places they can’t get regular jobs, and when they do they are not protected by the law in the way that adults are.
But the truth is there are lots of jobs that kids can do to make money if they are creative enough, and especially if they have the support of adults. For safety, with younger kids it is especially important that adults are involved if they will be in any way interacting with strangers (or even neighbors).
Here is a list of ideas on how kids can make money:
Checklist of jobs for kids
1. Washing cars
2. Delivering fliers or newspapers
3. Washing bikes
4. Cleaning homes of friends, neighbors, and family members
5. Doing extra chores for parents
6. Mowing lawns
7. Using sprinklers
8. Raking leaves
9. Mopping or sweeping
10. Tidying up the garage
11. Walking dogs
12. Babysitting
13. Looking after pets when neighbors are on vacation
14. House-sitting
15. Running short errands
16. Bringing in or putting away groceries
17. Organizing cupboards or cabinets
18. Washing dishes
19. Doing and/or putting away laundry
20. Delivering fliers or brochures
21. General garden work
22. Help with declutter
23. Collecting recyclables (in some places there is even a financial reward for turning them in)
24. Fixing basic computer problems or showing people how to do things
25. Helping the elderly
26. Putting together furniture flat packs
27. Helping out at Garage sales
28. Helping out at a school with sports teams
29. Private tutoring
30. Shining shoes
31. Returning garbage cans
32. Putting up or removing signs
33. Putting up or taking down Christmas lights
34. Disposing of Christmas trees
35. Hanging up pictures or decorations
36. Offering to do jobs for a family member with a business
37. Weeding gardens.
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