Teens can help - tips to hiring a teen in your neighborhood
Yep many of us are on a budget these days and yep kids need money too! Catch my drift...see where I am going with this one?
What I mean is actually hiring a kid from your neighborhood or local high school to do odd jobs around the yard or in the house. We just did this the other day and it turned into a real win--->win. The kids earned a little money and we got to tick off a few things on our to-do list.
What is on your to-do list?
Check, check, and check...done!
Here are some things from our to-do list that are easy enough for a teen to do to earn a little extra cash. Can you think of something around your place that a kid from the neighborhood could do? Pick up the phone and call them today! 
Rake leaves Stack wood Straighten out shed Plant winter pots Clean animal stalls Wash and vacuum car
Mow the lawn Pick weeds in flower beds Office filing Clean and organize kitchen cabinets Fold laundry Wash dishes
Looking for help
Places to check
Career Counselor at middle or high school Local newspaper Talk to your neighbors Place your own ad Nickel or free ads Online forums and networks
Would You Hire-a-Kid?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand bySure, I think it is a great idea!
BigGirlBlue says:
Yes, and I did when we went away. I had the neighbour's daughter water and weed my gardens so they wouldn't be unruly when I returned. Definitely cheaper than a gardener and she appreciated the extra cash in her pocket for what was a relatively easy job.
Posted October 29, 2008
jeffwend says:
I absolutely would hire a kid. Many neighbors hired me when I was young for yard work or shoveling the snow in the drive. Just make sure it is not a job that is too big for a youngster to handle.
Posted October 29, 2008
HomeTowne_Market says:
I would and have. Its a wonderful way to get you driveway shoveled. The neighbor kids used to charge a pizza with everything and some hot cocoa. It was well worth it!
Posted October 28, 2008
Nope, I'll just do it myself!
Resources: Books
Helping kids and teens learn about handling money
On The Internet
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For that special someone
Hire-a-kid
Here are some ideas for hiring a kid for someone else or a special occasion.
Surprise your mom on Mother's Day by having a group of teens work on all those odd jobs.
Plan a date night with your honey, have a teen all lined up to babysit for the night!
Have a kid or two come over on Saturday morning to help your significant other with chores...cuts the time in half, enjoy your evening together!
Hire a kid for the winter to shovel snow for an elderly neighbor or your older parent.
Mention hiring a teen for pet care (walking and/or grooming) to an elderly neighbor, your friends heading out on vacation, and people who work long hours.
Remember your neighborhood kids the next time you have a holiday party or birthday celebration, they can help with serving, games, clean-up, etc.
Links to help
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Teens4Hire.org: Jobs for teens:Full time, part time, summer, seasonal and vocational jobs for teenagers.
The online career center for employers and teens i more...0 points
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Who will hire a teenager? FunAdvice.com
Who will hire a teenager? I need a job who will hi more...0 points
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Hire-A-Teen Program
The mission of Hands On! The Hudson Valley is to s more...0 points
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Your Teen's First Job: Finding Work and Balancing it With School
Getting a first job is exciting to a teen. It is a more...0 points
What kind of odd jobs do you do?
This one is for the teens
Help your teen find jobs
Sample ads
16yo looking for odd jobs, wage negotiable, has
transportation. Call 555-1212
Teen will do your odd jobs,
Call 697-1592 to discuss
16yo Red Cross certified babysitter, $5/hr, own
transportation. Call 524-8812, ask for Barb
Mother's Helper for after school and holidays.
Own transportation. Call Sara 324-7843
Student willing to do one-on-one math and science
tutoring. Call Jake 555-1212 to discuss.
Have your ad basics outlined when you call the newspaper, most times the ad person will help you keep it economical and eye-catching!
What Do You Have To Say?
I'd love to hear from you
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- KarateKatGraphics KarateKatGraphics Oct 29, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
- We need a return to the "hire a kid" mentality. I babysat and did yard work for book, music, and clothing money. My bros. mowed all the neighbors' lawns. Nowadays many kids are too busy with homework and extracurriculars to take on these jobs. I wish that would change.
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- vbright105 vbright105 Jan 19, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
- Great idea! Sort of like "Outsourcing" the domestic jobs! Teens love to earn money!
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- mulberry mulberry Oct 29, 2008 @ 2:32 am
- My sister's yard is very, very steep. When she bought the house a teenager in the neighborhood kept the yard mowed. I believe later he moved away and she's not been able to get anyone else (pros) to agree to mow it.
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- clouda9 clouda9 Oct 29, 2008 @ 12:19 am | in reply to jeffwend
- Hmm, bringing the generations together...thanks for embellishing on my thoughts!
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- clouda9 clouda9 Oct 29, 2008 @ 12:16 am | in reply to HomeTowne_Market
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