Can under 13 year olds work or volunteer?

Question

I'm 12 and starting to get bored in the holidays!
I would like to earn money or go out and volunteer!
Thanks for reading,
PS..
I'm in Australia so could people who live in Australia answer?

Answer 1

What state are you in?

Coles, Woolworths, IGA, K-mart, Target, Big W, The Warehouse - any places like that - they love hiring young workers. Casual/part time after school and weekend work.

Any fast food places, McDonalds, KFC etc - they all take on casual staff.
Smaller takeaway shops, like Pizza, Pasta etc... they are always taking on delivery persons and need kitchen hands....

- Most of the places above you apply online on their websites, look for a link 'careers' or 'employment'. You fill in what area you want to work etc, and they will email you jobs coming up, you can pick and choose, if you accept they will call you in for an interview.

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For Your Info ::::

The minimum legal age for working will be 14. 13 year olds will only be able to do work which is specified in local authority bye-laws;
if you are under 15, you may not work for more than 5 hours on a Saturday or on any day during the school holidays (and no more than 2 hours on Sundays);
if you are 15 or over, you may not work for more than 8 hours on a Saturday or on any day during the school holidays (the 2 hour limit for Sundays still applies);
young people will have to have a two week break from work during a period in the year when they are not required to attend school;
there will be a statutory rest break of one hour for young people who work for 4 hours or more;
young people who are paid to take part in sport or work as a model will be covered by the special licensing provisions which currently cover young people in entertainment
http://www.youthinformation.com/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=89868
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This is off the Official website - Department of Employment and Industrial Relations: so you know it's true and correct.

The general minimum age is 13 years for children starting work, although children from 11 years of age may perform delivery work including for items such as newspapers and advertising leaflets.

Parental consent is required for school-aged and young children to work. Children are not allowed to work when they should be at school.

http://www.wageline.qld.gov.au/youngworkersrights/starting_work.html

Hope that helps, as I asked, not sure what state you are in.
cheers

Answer 2

Well, I am not from Australia, but some things are pretty universal. I know that earning money might be a little harder to come by, but you can certainly make a difference by volunteering! Try a church nursery if you like kids. They are always in need of help with the kids. Try a humane society and offer to walk, play with, and feed the needy animals. They will love it. You can also do a soup kitchen and help to serve the needy a meal and keep them company. These places love to have young volunteers because it says something about the movement of society. Also, if you ask around, you may find someone or somewhere that would love a little extra help around the holidays. Maybe a canned food drive, sorting toys at a holiday drive, helping out at Good Will strores, or visiting the elderly who have no family. Have fun!

Answer 3

i'd call them, and ask. just say " i am interested in volunteering here and i know alot about animals, and would love to help out. " also: -im 14, so could you post and tell whether they say yes or no? :) - if they say no, you can also help out at a local animal shelter (my 13 yr old friend does that! ) - or you could volunteer at a local zoo. :) hope you get to do somethig fun w/ animals!!! :D