I am a recently retired elem teacher who has health issues. I love kids etc, what do you think would be the best way to find teens this spring break week and pay them minimum wage to work hard (not chit chat and lounge around), and just pick up like branches and empty planters in my yard,nothing hard, but I want to find good workers. So many aren't. What might I say in my "ad" that would get this across. I can't charge by the job, because I don't know how long it would take ???
2007-03-25 05:33:26 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Go to your church. If you don't have one, then call social services, look in the paper for organizations that have people help them. If they can't help you, ask them who to call.
Ask you neighbors who to call or it they know anyone.
Call the local high school.
There are many org. that help retired people. Check with AARP & see if they can direct you to a local organization.
Good luck & God bless.
2007-03-25 05:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by SUSAN K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a former teacher, I'm surprised you don't remember what Spring Break is like for teens. Unless you put up ads in the high school weeks ago, you won't get much of a response now. Next time, make an ad and talk to the principal of the nearest High School. Don't wait for the last minute. Kids will want to work yes, but just like any adult, you need to respect their time and need for a break from work (school).
2007-03-25 05:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by El Pajaro Loco 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some teens may be avail from the HS or any church youth group. You can pay by the job just say u r willing to pay 100-150 for entire job 2 teens share that amount.Call any church that may have youth group maybe they will love money for the tresury and adults will supervise teens???If u pay by the job Time to complete won't matter paid when job finished!!!
2007-03-25 05:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by Dotr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well as far as finding them just post up ads in the grocery store, or any other places you might go to, and what to say in your ad, first figure out how many you might need
for example
(2) teens to do some light yard work from 9am to 5 pm call (your name here and phone number), food and drinks will be provided.
hope this helps
2007-03-25 05:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Nick 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You would be wise to contact the youth minister at your church explain your situation and ask if he knows any young folks that are willing to help you out for a fair price. In order to keep them working instead of lounging about you need to supervise the job.
2007-03-25 05:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by QueenBean 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ask your neighbors. Need help with light yard work duties include blah blah blah, would need services weekly and would be willing to pay 15 dollars a week or w/e your willing to pay..
2007-03-25 05:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by krazyyybiotchh! 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
minimum wage is 5.15. no teen with dignity would work for that, you'll have to get a preteen. put up signs in the laundry shop, day care, etc. parents will recruit their kids for you.
2007-03-25 05:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just place adds, looking for good help and explain what you want done and place them in churches and schools...and maybe some grocery stores and also ask around....good help is also there...but try churches first...they will always help you..
2007-03-25 05:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by Baby Girl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
True, most kids haven't been taught to work. Call a pastor and ask for a referral....
2007-03-25 05:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
asking people who live near you and see if anybody that lives near you has grand kids that are willing to work.
2007-03-25 05:39:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋