Where can a pre-teen get a job?

Answer 1

In a law abiding country nowhere.
The place for a child to be is in school.

Answer 2

There really aren't many actual establishments where a person under 16 can work. However, there are many jobs a pre-teen can do, and do well!

Dog walking
Pet sitting
Odd jobs for family, or friends of family
Baby sitting
General assistance (yard work, office organization)
And more, I'm sure!

Get creative. When I was about 13, I would make jewelry (beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings) and I'd sell the jewelry to anybody and everybody. I would go to baseball games of my brother's and sit in the stands with samples of my jewelry, etc.

Also, what about things like working at a library reading to children, or shelving books, etc?

Just ideas I had - there have to be more out there :) Good luck!

Answer 3

Legally a pre-teen cannot get an actual paying job usually without consent from the state and the parent. You can do volunteer work that will help to teach you skills that you will need in future when you actually can have a paying job. You should also consider the volunteer program at the Boys & Girls Clubs. When you are 17, and you have volunteered at the Boys & Girls Clubs for 2 yrs, you will qualify for funds in the amount of $2500.

Answer 4

Rather than a job, use this time to learn a trade. Anything that takes some creativity and a modicum of physicall labour is a tradeskill.
Sewing can be a Seamstress, Upholstery, and once very skilled at it can be a Fashion Designer, make that Eddie Bauer Mustang seat really trick.
Gardnening, erm mowing lawns and such is also a good Tradeskill, a high end Groundskeeper at a Golf Course or Botanacil Engineer can make a good living.
Pick something that YOU like to do, and you can use these years to get a head start in a field that you wish to be in.

Answer 5

I think some people missed the "pre" part of your age and assumed you were 16.. seeing as they said gas station (you usually have to be 18, they sell liquor) and fast food (you have to be 15/16, depending on the place).

The only places for pre-teens to work are either volunteering (i.e. no money but you gain valuable work experience and great references), or babysitting. You can alsow mow lawns, wash cars, walk dogs, or pet sit. A lot of people are leery about hiring someone your age, so your best bet would be to volunteer (even with babysitting for your family or friends), and then you will have good references which will land you a job. Good luck!

Answer 6

In most states, a "pre-teen" cannot legally work. (Child labor laws). Thus, the best options are babysitting, church-related, family business and things such as mowing lawns or contributing to the neighborhood in other ways. By doing these things, a "pre-teen" can get experiences and get to know people who will open doors to an even better job as they get older.

Answer 7

a pre-teen??? No where really. You're too young to legally get a job. Most states require you to be at least 15 or 16 to have a job. If you really want to work, you can try mowing lawns, babysitting, weeding gardens or washing cars... all in your neighborhood, with your parent's permission of course. Good luck.

Answer 8

In most states, you have to be atleast 15 to get a "real" job. Babysitting, yard work, cleaning, are all possibilities for a pre-teen. You may even make more than minimum wage as a babysitter than as a cashier at a fast food resturant!

Answer 9

You can establish your work skills and work ethics in a volunteer position if you can't find a paying job just yet. This will give you some experience that you can give as an example when you go for the paying job.

You may need to be self-employed like doing babysitting, a paper route, bagperson at the local grocery, or setting up a service to run errands for elders or others. This will also establish your work skills and dependability.

Good luck!

Answer 10

Legally, they are too young to get working papers. Delivering local papers, handing out flyers is OK. Maybe, quietly helping out in the candy store too. Daycare centers might allow them to help by 'playing' with the little ones but insurance concerns might nullify that option. But no store owner can hire a pre-teen for a paying job. Better to have them study for the coming school year.

Answer 11

Pre-teen as in 12 years old or younger?
Not many places...maybe bagging groceries or babysitting if they are super responsible.
Why do they want a job? Don't they like being a kid?
Try not to work until you are least 15. Until then PLAY!