What is a good summer job for a 13 year old girl?

Question

(besides babysitting)

There is a garden center a few minutes from my house and I'm thinking of applying there.

Just so you all know, I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone. And my brother also worked at the garden center when he was 14 or 15.

Thanks for all the answers though, you guys have already given me some ideas!

Answer 1

Another Idea is to have a bake sale/ lemonade stand. Me and my sisters baked all week, made poster signs and decided how much we should charge for each baking good. Any age is perfect for this job!

Another good job is to start a walking dogs for neighbours that have dogs. You can either put up posters around town, or hand out fliers to people you know that have dogs. I would charge 5 dollars per dog.

Another good job is to wash cars, or open a car wash business with friends for a few days, mow the lawn, shovel drive ways in the winter, and help people clean there house that might need help.

If are 14 years or older, you could also work at fast food restaurants, or grocery stores too. But try applying for the garden center, it might work out better.

Answer 2

Tough call since most businesses will require working papers & I don't think you can get those until you're older. You're probably gonna have to look into some kind of small business - maybe a family owned type of thing - so you still have some time for FUN!!

You could mow grass, pull weeds & that kind of stuff. If there are a lot of older people in your neighborhood, they might like that kind of help.

If there are any of those little seasonal ice cream/hamburger stands near you - maybe they could use some help.

You could be a mother's helper - which is different from a babysitter. Basically you entertain the kids so the mom can get some work done! Heck, I could use one of those!!

Answer 3

Since you eliminated the 1st choice of babysitting I'd say the next best job for a 13 year old girl is helping a single parent with housecleaning. Wash windows, fold clothes from the dryer, clean out the fridge, wash dishes, clean the oven, etc. Not only canyou earn money and help someone who really needs your help, you're helping to enhance your skills in this area!!!

Answer 4

I am not sure if you will be able to work at the garden center because of the legal age to work but what about a ice cream store?

Answer 5

Most states require work permits and a number of employers will not hire someone your age because there are a number of legal restrictions on the type of work you can actually do. But by all means, go ahead and apply, you never know what could happen.

Answer 6

Garden center is a good idea. Also, how about working at a pool?

Answer 7

Go right ahead, at least you have the right mind-set in that you want to work from early. A supermarket (at the checkout counter)is also a good place to start. You can pack the groceries in the bags but you can also take the groceries to the car and get some extra change.

Answer 8

good, you might paintings as a cafe busboy. Also, if you are well at a exact recreation, you'll be able to instruct your vicinity youngsters that recreation for a small rate. You might receives a commission for doing small errands for men and women, that sort of factor. I have the equal quandary. Its no longer that effortless seeking to uncover jobs for thirteen 12 months olds goin in2 eighth gr8 like me.

Answer 9

I would try the garden center, if it is some where you would like to work. Or try your local ymca. Do you like pets, maybe you could try dog walking or doing chores for people.

Answer 10

you have to be 14 with working papers or 16 for legalites. you can baby dog walk or take care of animals..or offer to go do errands or chores. for people.. if u know some elderly offer to cook a meal or ligh housekeep ask the local girls club in ur area.