14 year old needing a job.

[Sophiee]

im a 14 year old girl and basically getting to the point im sick of the usual old paper rounds and looking for things like babysitting, cleaning or anything like that in my local area, any one know of anything or any advice. i really need the money too help out.

[grasscarp]

I think you should advertise your services locally. A card in your local shop windows,or in some supermarkets on the notice board. Also your local paper, and word of mouth with families that you know. It is too difficult to expect to find someone local to your through this site.

[steveb]

I remember being in a very similar position when i was 15. I sent out a load of letters to local pubs asking for work explaining my situation. I got a job as a waiter in one pub, wasnt bad money and made tips as well. the work was cash in hand thought as i was too young officially to be working there. they might also have pot washing/glass collecting jobs. so my advice would be get a letter written up and send it to as many local places as you can.

[mrs_overall]

Do you have any hotels or Bed & Breakfasts where you live? They are usually desperate for weekend staff for cleaning/serving breakfasts etc.
My 14 year old daughter started off with a big hotel who paid the minimum wage. She now has a weekend/holiday job at a small B&B and they pay her �5 an hour.
Keep looking and something will turn up.
Good luck.

[LRob]

What about pet-sitting for hamsters, rabbits etc., or dog walking? Try ringing round local animal sanctuaries or kennels. Ask around at local restaurants if they need washer-uppers....don't bother asking at big 'chain' type places as you aren't old enough to be officially employed.

Maybe small local shops could do with a helping hand to keep the stockroom tidy or unpack boxes? Ask around but have a friend or parent with you when you do. Offer to wash and polish cars on your estate, take a dustbuster with you and offer to vacuum it as well for extra ��, make it look good by printing your own 'price list'. Big carwashing sponges are only 50p for 2 at the minute in Asda.

Sell unwanted stuff on e-bay or ask around your family, see if they have any stuff they want to get rid of.....see if a car owner can help you have a car boot sale. I made over �80 the other week by selling junk from my loft...old books, clothing, bits and bobs.

Put cards in local shop windows and ask people to pass on by word-of-mouth that you're after extra cash. Whatever you do though, make sure you keep safe and let people know where you are at all times.