summer jobs for teens (14y/o's)
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Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Some fast food chains will hire. Also, check out community pools for a lifeguard or someone to work admin stuff.
DEEKAYPEE8569
Well-Known Member
I'm pretty sure the minimum working age is 16; with a work permit.
At least that's how I started.
In the meantime, could your young' un cut grass for neighbors or do other yardwork; that kinda thing?
I did check the community pool thing, but the lifeguarding course requires that you be 15y/o. I'll look into admin opportunities. Thanks
DEEKAYPEE8569
Well-Known Member
Well.....I was close.....
DEEKAYPEE8569
Well-Known Member
Or.....cut grass; then volunteer to wash the owners' car(s) afterward; if they're left outside. Kid could make a killin'.
libertytyranny
Dream Stealer
When I was 14 I worked for SOSAR camps in the county..I think we got a 100 dollar stipend, so if money is the objective, it isn't a good choice
HOWEVER, it gave me great work experience and since it is working with the "at risk" type of kids, it is a very good lesson about the world around us down here. it inspired my love for psychology, and is an experience I remember to this day. I want to say I got hired through my school..and they helped get the permit and everything
HOWEVER, it gave me great work experience and since it is working with the "at risk" type of kids, it is a very good lesson about the world around us down here. it inspired my love for psychology, and is an experience I remember to this day. I want to say I got hired through my school..and they helped get the permit and everything
kwillia
n/a
Close? Honey, that wasn't even close enough to score you a point in horseshoes...
I would tend to go along with outdoor yard work, car washings, most places require a work permit and also 16 yrs. I know this was the case when our grandson went to work. Some places will use 15 yr. olds at certain work hours before night time.
Good luck.
There is not much out there for anyone much less young teens anymore.
Good luck.
There is not much out there for anyone much less young teens anymore.
Serenity40
New Member
Summer jobs
My daughter started working at 14 as a life guard for American Pools with a work permit. She rode a bicycle to and from work and saved up enough to put $1500 into her first car. They staff personnel for many neighborhood pools around the County so you may find one that is very close to your home. She will have to get licensed and certified though. Good Luck to her and I love that she wants to work at a time when too many teenagers expect things to just be given to them without working.
My daughter started working at 14 as a life guard for American Pools with a work permit. She rode a bicycle to and from work and saved up enough to put $1500 into her first car. They staff personnel for many neighborhood pools around the County so you may find one that is very close to your home. She will have to get licensed and certified though. Good Luck to her and I love that she wants to work at a time when too many teenagers expect things to just be given to them without working.
Thanks everyone,
I'm actually asking for someone else. A family from church is not well off at all. I thought I might be able to pay for the lifeguarding course for their 14y/o daughter so that she would have a decent opportunity as a teen, but the course said you have to be 15. Bummer. Babysitting isn't a great option because of transport issues, so I thought the Great Mills Pool would be close enough to their home that she could walk or bike.
I'm trying to think if there is another course that could give the kid a slightly better chance than otherwise.
I'm actually asking for someone else. A family from church is not well off at all. I thought I might be able to pay for the lifeguarding course for their 14y/o daughter so that she would have a decent opportunity as a teen, but the course said you have to be 15. Bummer. Babysitting isn't a great option because of transport issues, so I thought the Great Mills Pool would be close enough to their home that she could walk or bike.
I'm trying to think if there is another course that could give the kid a slightly better chance than otherwise.
atrusomder
Isaiah 55:8-9
They do need a work permit from school and there are plenty of places that would hire. Local Parks and Rec, any resturaunt as a dishwasher, etc
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When I was 14 I worked for SOSAR camps in the county..I think we got a 100 dollar stipend, so if money is the objective, it isn't a good choice
I did two summers with SOSAR as well when I was 13-14ish and it was a lot of fun. I still remember some of the kids today, and got a good reference from the camp director for other jobs.
I got paid, though not a lot, to have field day everyday.
