ATTENTION ALL KIDS AND TEENAGERS looking for ways to make money!  It’s hard when your pocket money just won’t stretch as far as you want it to.  So why not take matters into your own hands and earn some extra cash for yourself. Not only will it give you a bit more freedom but also the chance to gain some new skills.  Not to mention the extra cash that you will have to spend on those things that you really want!  So look no further than the following ideas and tips to inspire you and get earning!

Odd jobs 

Think of a list of handy jobs that you are willing and able to do then approach your family, friends and neighbours to offer your services.  Think about how much you can reasonably charge for your services and be willing to negotiate!  Ideas you could consider are:-

Shopping, Running errands, Housework, Dog Walking, Car washing, Pet Sitting, Baby sitting, House sitting

Selling on e-bay

If you have some toys or clothes that you no longer use then consider selling them on e-bay.  The beauty of Ebay is that you can reach such a wide audience and although branded and current items will sell the best there may well be buyers looking for unusual /less popular items too.  Once you have decided what you are willing to part with then make sure you do your research to find out what similar items have sold for.  You will need an adult to do the selling part for you as the minimum age to trade on e-bay  is 18.  

Part – time jobs

Another way to make money is to get a part-time job and here are some ideas to give you food for thought: -

·         Working in a shop

·         Working in a restaurant kitchen

·         Working in a fast food outlet

·         Shelf stacking in a supermarket

·         Working as a waiter/waitress

Important Info: -The legal minimum age that you can get a part-time job is 13. However, at this age you are only able to do ‘light work’ such as a paper round.  You will need to contact your local council to enquire about the restrictions they have about the employment of 13 year olds in your area. From 14 you are able to be considered for a wider range of jobs but there are still some types of work you can’t do like working in a factory or on a building site.  Again, it would be wise to check with the local council for further clarification on the types of jobs you can do at this age. There are lots of rules that apply to the number of hours that 14 year olds who have a part-time job can work for. The main one’s being as follows: -

·         During term-time you can’t work for more than 5 hours on a Saturday and 2 hours on all other days of the week.

·         During a school holiday, you can’t work for more than 2 hours on a Sunday and no more than 5 hours on all other days of the week.

·         You are not allowed to work before 7am or after 7pm.

These rules will apply until you leave school. However 15 and 16 year olds who are still at school are allowed to work for up 8 hours on Saturdays or during the school holidays.

Once you have left school and are 16, you will be classed as a “young worker” and will find that there is much more of a choice of the jobs that you can do.