jobs for 13 year olds?

[Iniyah]

my moms going thru a really tough time and im the oldest so i have to take responibility some time but im only 13 and i need a job ASAP !

[Chet]

Due to the fact that you are only 13, Im unsure of any places that would hire you. Try mowing lawns or offering to wash peoples cars for quick money... thats what I did

[postal p]

Technology Guru


Teens tend to have a firm grasp on pretty much every kind of new technology. If your 13-year-old has a technical bent, encourage him to use it as a way to make money. Many tech-challenged adults can use the services of a young techno-whiz. He can help local businesses design websites, blogs or social networking pages, charging by the hour. He can also offer to repair or upgrade computers for neighbors and other customers, set up home networks and get other technology, such as tablets and MP3 players, connected to the users' computers and networks as necessary. Technologically savvy 13-year-olds can also show share their knowledge and expertise with clients.


Pet Sitting


Many people need someone to look after their pets during busy travel seasons such as summer and the holidays -- exactly when most 13-year-olds are out of school. This is an ideal job opportunity for a young teen. The job involves spending time playing with the pets, walking them, feeding them and cleaning up any messes. As a side offering, a 13-year-old can pick up the owner's mail and bring it inside so the owner doesn't need to worry about stopping mail delivery. During the school year, young teens can offer to walk pets immediately after school for owners who get home late from work or who work second shift.


Babysitting


Babysitting is a traditional teen job, but it's one that still has a large market. In most states, kids as young as 12 can attend a babysitting course and get certified in babysitting techniques and safety procedures such as CPR. Once a teen takes the course, she can market herself as a certified babysitter to families in and around your neighborhood. This means a parent might have to take her and pick her up from houses that are too far away to walk. The upside is, many parents need good and trustworthy babysitters, and are willing to pay a decent hourly wage to secure one.


Yard Work


There is some type of yard work that needs to be done most of the year, depending on where you live. Warmer climates might need lawn mowing year-round, while colder climates trade mowing for snow shoveling in the winter. In the fall, leaves must be raked. Your 13-year-old is likely to find plenty of families who are willing to pay to have someone do their yard work. As a way to make more money, encourage him to learn about proper fertilization and herbicide techniques so he can offer those services to the families as well. Also, he can offer to maintain their landscaping, such as watering and weeding, when the families take off on vacation.


House Work


Housework is another area that never seems to be completely finished. Warmer months tend to bring out yard-sale fever, so your teen can offer assistance in sorting, pricing and selling items for nearby families. Or she can set up a regular schedule to go in and clean people's homes with the basics of sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and wiping down areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms. After some research on organization techniques, she can help her clients clean out and organize traditionally cluttered areas such as garages and attics.