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It's almost time for summer, which means it's time to think about summer jobs. If you're a teen looking for work - or if you've got a teen in your house who should be looking for work - here's a list of 33 summer jobs for teens.

Teen jobs traditionally pay around minimum wage or a little bit more, so expect to earn anywhere between $2,000-$5,000 (pretax) for a summer's worth of work, depending on the type of job you get and whether you work full- or part-time.

We've divided the jobs into categories to help you quickly find the type of job that might be most interesting to you. What will you do for work this summer? Here are the 33 best summer jobs for teens.

Sitting: Children, Houses, Pets and Plants

Babysitting is a classic teen job, but there are a lot more opportunities for teens to earn money by helping friends and neighbors care for kids, pets and even houses!

How to Get These Jobs: A lot of these jobs are filled through word of mouth; a friend of your parents might be going on a trip and needs someone to feed the cat. But be proactive! Put up flyers, put out the call on Facebook and make sure the adults you know are aware that you are ready and able to work.

1. Babysitter

As a babysitter, you'll watch babies or children while their parents are away. Becoming a family's regular sitter can often put a lot of money in your bank account, since many parents need full-time child care while their kids are out of school all summer.

One way to start is by being a mother's helper; this is a good option for younger teens who can watch or play with children while a parent is in the home getting other work done. Care.com is one site where you can connect with people looking for babysitters nearby (keep in mind that as a teen under 18 you will need parental permission to register on the site).

Consider getting CPR training and taking a safe sitter course - parents may be inclined to pay you more when you have completed them. Both are available through the Red Cross. This Care.com calculator can estimate what you can expect to be paid for your services.

2. Pet Sitter

Watch and feed pets while the owners are away. This gig can last anywhere from a long weekend to a few weeks or more.

A Penny Hoarder analysis of U.S. Census Bureau microdata showed this side gig is on the rise, with the number of people classifying themselves as part-time nonfarm-animal caretakers increasing 82.4% between 2007 and 2017. One woman told us that she can earn about $200 to $300 in a weekend.

3. Dog Walker

Is pet-sitting too much of a commitment for you? You can still make money working with animals by walking dogs while families are at work or on vacation. You must love dogs - and be willing to scoop up their poop!

Dog walker pay rates vary, but you can comfortably ask for anywhere between $8-$16 an hour, based on Glassdoor.

4. Plant Sitter

It's not a very high-paying gig, but every dollar counts! If you have a green thumb, you can water plants while owners are away. Instead of saying "I charge $10 an hour" for this one, expect that a family will offer you something like $25 to $50 for taking care of their plants over a period of time.

Making and Creating: Turn Your Talents Into Cash

If you can make something that's beautiful or useful, you've got yourself a job opportunity. And be sure to read our guide to starting a freelance business for more info on pricing and making a profit.

How to get these jobs: You're creating your own job, so the big hurdle here is promotion. Tell your friends and family, post your work to social media sites and continue to promote your efforts every day.

5. T-Shirt Designer

Have a knack for art and design? You can turn your ideas into T-shirts with print-on-demand services, which allow you to sell without owning a print shop. Some companies to check out include Merch by Amazon, Printful, Printify, Spreadshirt and Redbubble.

Make sure you have original ideas and don't neglect your product descriptions. The amount of money you can make depends on the service you use, but one woman told us she typically makes between $2 and $3 per shirt on Spreadshirt.

6. Seamstress or Tailor

If you can make and alter clothes, you've got a skill you can monetize. Alter pants for friends and family, or sell original clothing items on Etsy or at flea markets and craft shows.

Tailors, dressmakers and custom sewers can make $16.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

7. Woodworker

Make chairs, crafts, walking sticks or other wood items and sell them on Etsy or in person. Put up signs in your local area announcing your talent and seek out commissions.

The BLS indicates woodworkers make about $15.17 an hour.

8. Photographer

Whether you take (and sell) stock photography, start a small business taking photos of weddings or babies, or even sell your iPhone photos, there are plenty of opportunities to make money with your camera.

A photographer can make $16.35 an hour, according to the BLS, but selling iPhone photos on Foap brings in $5 per shot.

Writing: A Penny - Or More - For Your Thoughts

You don't have to be a novelist to get paid for your words. Here are other ways to make money with writing.

How to get these jobs: Follow submission guidelines for articles and blog posts. Apply for proofreading and transcription work directly, or tap into your networks to find paying gigs.

9. Article Writer

Plenty of markets offer opportunities for teens to pitch and sell articles, personal essays and other work to online magazines and websites. Visit the websites you read every day and look at their submission guidelines.

This guide provides information on how you can start as a freelance writer, and this post includes platforms for freelance writers. You can even pitch The Penny Hoarder!

Payment options for freelance writing will vary depending on experience and the individual site's payment model.

10. Transcriptionist

If you are skilled at quickly transcribing audio or decoding somebody's handwriting, look for transcription jobs online. As a general transcriptionist, you will be asked to listen to audio files and type out what you hear.

In addition to a computer and high-speed internet connection, you may need a foot pedal to control the audio playback.

You can find work through companies, but you can also ask your parents to see if they know anyone who needs transcription done. One woman told us she has gotten paid up to $25 an hour as a transcriptionist.

11. Proofreader

Do you know when - and how - to use commas? Can you quickly identify misspelled words? Look for proofreading companies that hire teens, or find an adult who needs a big document proofread with a careful eye.

Payment varies widely and depends largely on experience.

Cleaning: Gather Your Disney Singing Birds and Get Ready to Scrub

It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it - and get paid for it.

How to get these jobs: Find out whether the business prefers in-person applications or online applications, and apply accordingly. As with many teen jobs, if you know someone who already works there, your application might get a little boost.

12. House Cleaner

Got a knack for getting dirt off surfaces? Look for house cleaning jobs in your area, or set out as a house-cleaning entrepreneur. The BLS indicates maids and housekeeping cleaners make about $11.84 an hour.

13. Pool Cleaner

Get the scum out of pools so people can enjoy their swims. Look for companies hiring pool cleaners, since you'll need special training to handle the chemicals involved.

Although the BLS does not track pool cleaners specifically, Glassdoor salaries indicate that pool cleaners can make about $8-$12 an hour.

14. Car Washer

Offer to wash cars for your friends' parents or other adults you know, or see if the local car wash is accepting applications. Glassdoor indicates you'll make about $7 an hour with this gig.

15. Janitorial Work

Cleaning toilets may not sound like fun, but it's a paying job. Workers can expect to make $12.55 per hour.

Teaching: Train Scholars, Earn Dollars

Tutoring and teaching younger children is another classic teen job. Whether you are a pianist or a pre-calc expert, there is a tutoring opportunity for you.

How to get these jobs: Some of these jobs, like swimming and riding instructor, require applications and interviews. Others, like piano teacher or art teacher, you can create yourself.

If you are putting out your shingle as the best oboe or algebra teacher in town, work on promoting yourself to people you know, putting up flyers in places where parents gather and making sure everyone on social media knows that you are ready to teach!

16. Tutor

You can find tutoring opportunities in nearly every subject, from pre-algebra to French to conversational English. This post outlines several companies that hire tutors, but check the requirements carefully to make sure you are not ineligible based on your age.

Older teens can help prep younger ones for the PSAT and the SAT. And if you're musically inclined you can even teach kids about MIddle C, Every Good Boy Does Fine and other fundamentals. Find music teaching gigs on Wyzant.com.

Payment will vary, with companies paying anywhere from $9 to $25 per hour.

17. Athletic Coach

Do you have swimming skills? Help kids improve their butterfly strokes, or simply help them overcome their fear of putting their heads in the water.

Or maybe you're practically a professional horseback rider? Start young children on a lifelong love of horses by working as a riding instructor. Visit your local swimming pool and local stables to ask about job opportunities.

Fitness trainers and instructors can expect to make about $19.15 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but that number is probably pretty high for a teen in an informal gig. A swim coach can make about $9-$15 an hour based on location and experience, according to Glassdoor.

The Great Outdoors: With the Sun on Your Face and Dollars in Your Pocket

If you like spending your summer days outside, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the beautiful weather and earn money at the same time. Try one of these outdoor jobs:

How to get these jobs: Go online and look for application instructions. As we noted earlier, having a friend who works there can often help your application.

18. Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping

Mow grass, pull weeds and do whatever it takes to keep a lawn looking tidy. You can also plant bushes and plan gardens, if you know enough about plants or have the experience.

You can work with a professional landscaping company or you can create an entrepreneurial opportunity by talking to family friends, putting up flyers and advertising yourself. The BLS says landscaping and groundskeeping workers make about $14.28 an hour.

19. Lifeguard

Wear a whistle and help kids practice water safety in and around swimming pools. CPR and lifeguard training are a must for this one, as you never know when a pool accident could happen.

Lifeguards make about $11.33 an hour, according to the BLS. Glassdoor says that number is typically closer to $9-$10 an hour.

20. Agricultural Work

Depending on what crops grow in your area, you might find all kinds of agriculture and harvesting opportunities. Consider picking apples (you might get to make or serve doughnuts and cider to orchard visitors) or even detasseling corn.

You can expect to make about $11.84 per hour, according to the BLS.

21. Construction Work

Look for construction jobs in your area that hire teens. Some types of construction jobs are only available to people over 18, but others are appropriate for younger teens.

The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health division has resources about safety. The BLS indicates construction laborers and helpers can expect to make $16.74 an hour.

22. Camp Counselor

Sing camp songs, teach crafts and become a kid's hero for the summer. These kinds of jobs fill up far in advance, so if you missed the application period for this summer, put it on your to-do list for next year. One woman recommends finding a job through word of mouth, social media (think: park district websites and Facebook), Craigslist, your local YMCA, community organizations and churches.

The BLS classifies camp counselors as recreation workers as recreation workers who can lead games, arts and crafts, music and sports, among other activities. They make about $12.05 per hour.

23. National Park Worker

If you live near a national park, you might already be aware of the summer jobs available there. If not, visit the park's website and look for job opportunities, or check out the National Park Service's Pathways Program, which includes paid internships for high school students.

Working for the Man: Would You Like Fries With That?

Love 'em or hate 'em, the following jobs are summer staples for teens.

How to get these jobs: Visit websites and look for application instructions, or walk into the stores, restaurants and movie theaters and ask about open positions. If someone hands you a paper application, be ready to fill it out right away; have your social security number memorized and carry copies of your resume - and a pen - with you.

24. Retail

Stock shelves, help customers find merchandise and ring them up at checkout. These jobs often come with a nice employee discount, so look for retail gigs at your favorite stores.

Retail workers make about $11.70 per hour, according to the BLS.

25. Food Service

Prepare food, serve food, ring up customers' orders, bus dishes and clean up afterwards. Server jobs at nicer restaurants tend to come with the best tips; here's how to give yourself the best chance of earning more tips no matter where you work.

Workers in this industry can make about $10.45 per hour, according to the BLS.

26. Receptionist

Answer phones, direct people's calls and greet people when they enter the building. The receptionist is often the first person guests see or speak with when they contact a company, so you have to be ready to present yourself professionally at all times.

Receptionists typically earn about $14.01 an hour.

27. Movie Theater Worker

Take tickets, serve popcorn, clean popcorn off the floor and become very familiar with every summer blockbuster.

Wages will vary here, but according to Glassdoor, a movie theater ticket salesperson might earn $6 an hour, while a concessionist might make $11-$12 an hour, depending on location and company.

Reseller: Becoming a Retail Arbitrage Expert

"Retail arbitrage" is when someone buys an item and then resells it at a profit. Believe it or not, this is a perfectly legit way to make money.

How to get these jobs: Find something to resell and start selling!

28. Book Reseller

If you've already started college and have textbooks to sell, you can make good money reselling them to sites like BookScouter or Amazon Textbook Buyback. If you don't have textbooks to sell, start scouring used bookstores or yard sales for volumes in good condition, and then sell them online at a profit.

Read our book reselling guide for tips on which books to resell, and which to leave on the shelf. You can make up to $750 a month just reselling books.

29. Clothing Reseller

Yes, you can resell clothes just like books and toys! Read our guide to consignment selling and then start cashing in on fashion. Also check out this list of six stores that buy used clothes and how to get the best cash offer. The amount of money you make will vary.

30. Gift Card Reseller

Here's one you might not have thought of: buying discounted gift cards online and reselling them at face value. We've got both a guide for buying discounted gift cards and a guide for reselling gift cards for you. Again, how much you can make will vary.

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32. Flea Market Worker

Want to sell in person? Get a table at a flea market and start selling used items, handmade crafts and other treasures. Read our flea market guide to get the most out of your wares.

Depending on the flea market rules, you might need to work with an adult - or someone over 18 - but that doesn't mean you can't share in the profits, which will vary.

33. Yard Sale Organizer

Plenty of families want to have summer yard sales, but balk at the hassle of setting everything up, pricing the items and managing the table for an entire weekend. Why not offer your services as a yard sale organizer? You guessed it: we've got a yard sale guide to get you started.
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If you're a teen interested in earning some extra money, you're not alone.
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I mean, there are things to buy like clothes, entertainment, and electronics. Plus, it is also good to save up for stuff like cars, college and other big purchases.

There are a ton of ways that you can make money as a teenager. See if you can use one (or more) of the ways below to get what you need.

Make Money Online

Online jobs are one way to earn money without leaving your home. Here are a few options you can try.

1. Search the Web
To earn points, you complete small tasks like:
Swagbucks is a legit site where people get paid to complete tasks online. Every time you finish a task, you get points.

When you earn points, they are put into a "bank" and can be redeemed for gift cards to Amazon or local and online stores such as Walmart, Target and Old Navy. You can also get paid through PayPal.

Filling out surveys

Playing games

Searching the Web

Watching videos

Shopping online

Using your Swagbucks account in your spare time will allow you to make money to pay for the things you need or want. Best of all, it's free and easy to join. Just enter your email address and a password to get started.

Swagbucks has a Trustpilot ranking of 4.3/5 and on top of that, they have a $10 sign-up bonus!

2. Sharing Your Opinion

Do you like to give your opinion about things? Why not get paid for doing so?

Companies such as Survey Junkie will pay you to share your thoughts about businesses and products. Brands want to get your feedback and they are willing to pay for it.

Survey Junkie has over 10 million members and only requires you be at least 13 years old to join the site.

Simply enter your email address, zip code, birthday, gender, and create a password to get started.

Sell Things As A Teen

One surefire way to earn extra money is to sell things. Do you have a hobby where you make things and could sell them?

You can score a little extra spending money with the following ideas.

3. Sell Drinks and Food

A cold cup of refreshing lemonade will sell quick in the summer. One idea is to set up a table and sell lemonade the next time your parents hold a garage sale.

Better yet, set up a table with your friends and get the word out you have cold lemonade for sale.

It's easy to whip up a pitcher of lemonade. For those on a budget, all you need is water, ice and a tub of lemonade powder.

The key to success with this type of business boils down to cost. Be sure to charge enough to cover the cost of the items you're selling. Also, add in a little extra to make yourself a profit for your hours of work.

4. Sell Your Products

Are you gifted at making crafts, jewelry, artwork, woodworking or other items? You can easily start selling them to friends, family and even on your neighborhood Facebook page.

As you grow, think about branching out to sites like Etsy. You can sign up as long as you are at least 13 years old and you have parental consent.

You can also sell your products on sites such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace or at local fairs and events.

Be sure to charge prices that cover the cost of your materials as well as your time.

5. Run a Farmer's Market Stand

Many local farmer's markets charge money when adults set up a stand. Fortunately, some will allow kids to do so for free.

Farmer's markets sell a wide variety of items ranging from fruits and vegetables to baked goods and crafts. Think about all the different things you could sell.

There was a group of teens at our local farmer's market that used to make brick oven pizzas and bread at the local farmer's market. They made a decent amount of money doing this.

It's important to check your state's laws about farmer's market foods before selling baked goods or specialty foods.

6. Turn Your Hobbies into Cash

Do you have a hobby that you can make money with? Are you good at drawing people or animals? Do you know how to create logos for businesses? Or are you great at writing stories or poems?

Make a list of your talents and offer to hire out for them. You can advertise through local ads or on websites such as Fiverr. Anyone 13 years of age or older can use Fiverr to list job offerings (or search out jobs needed) for pay from $5 and up.

The key to success with sites like Fiverr is to charge an attractive price to potential clients while making sure you are getting paid at a fair rate.

You might start out making less than you'd like to with Fiverr.

The good news is that you'll be able to raise your rates if people like your work and your services become more in demand.

7. Sell Your Stuff

Is your closet loaded with items you no longer need? Do you have games or Legos collecting dust? Or do your parents have items they want to get rid of? Consider selling them to make money.

For instance, are there video games, DVDs or CDs lying around your room that you never use? See what you can get for them on a site like Decluttr, or do a porch pick up through your neighborhood Facebook group.

If you don't want the hassle of selling items one at a time, then Decluttr can be a great option.

Their app allows you to scan items you want to sell then sends you a box to ship everything to them.

The general rule for selling used stuff is to charge 10 percent of the retail cost. As an example, if your Lego Friends set cost $60.00, try selling it for $6.00.

However, if you want to sell items faster, price them at a lower rate than your competition.

8. Collect and Resell Golf Balls

Another way to earn money is by collecting and selling golf balls. Look for abandoned golf balls near local golf courses. You might even be able to get permission to search the course grounds after hours from local club managers.

After you collect enough golf balls, you can clean them up and sell them outside of the local golf club entrance as long as you're on public property.

Another option would be to ask people you know who play golf if they want to buy the balls you find at a discounted price.

One piece of advice to remember is that you'll have an easier time selling golf balls if they are in good condition.

Balls that look like they've been used for years and are dinged up will be harder to sell.

9. Rent Your Video Games

If you have a lot of video games or books that you don't necessarily want to sell, you can rent them to friends for a small fee. Charge them a set amount to rent the item for a week or two.

Also, make sure to tell them there will be a late fee if the item isn't returned to you on time.

Keep a notebook listing who has what items and when they're due back so that you don't lose track of your stuff.

10. Sell Your Designs

One way to make money that costs very little out-of-pocket is creating designs for t-shirts and other items.

You make the design and then upload it to sites such as Redbubble or Cafepress to print on items such as t-shirts, tote bags and iPad covers.

These sites even take care of shipping and returns. When someone orders an item with your design or saying on it, you get paid commission from the sale.

Cafepress will let you use their site if you are at least 13 years of age as long as you have your parent's permission. Redbubble requires you be at least 16.

11. Collect Aluminum Cans

If your neighbors consume a lot of canned drinks such as sodas, consider asking them if you can pick up their discarded soda and other beverage cans once a week.

Then bring the cans to a local recycling center where they'll pay you cash for your aluminum cans. While this is a more out of the box sales opportunity, you can still earn money.

Use Your Hands To Earn Money

Cleaning and home improvement are tasks that always need to be completed. If you are a teen who is a pro at either of these projects, the following options are for you.

12. Clean People's Houses

Most people are eager to keep their homes clean. However, traditional cleaning services can be costly. As a result, people may consider hiring teens who will clean their homes for a reasonable price.

If you like cleaning and know how to do a thorough job, a house cleaning business might be right for you.

To get your business started, make a list of what types of cleaning you'll do. Then you can start looking for clients by advertising your services with family, friends, and neighbors.

Make sure you have a competitive rate. Professional maid cleaning services typically charge between $25 and $35 an hour.

Doing your work quickly, thoroughly and only charging $15 an hour, gives potential clients a reason to hire you over a traditional maid service.

13. Wash Cars

Busy adults often don't have time to wash their cars. This means that you can make some serious cash doing it for them, especially if you can wash their car at a location of their choosing.

You'll need equipment such as a bucket, soap, rags or a soft sponge to wash with and towels for drying.

If you're cleaning the interior of the cars, you'll want to get some window cleaner and paper towels. A portable hand-held vacuum can be a great accessory as well.

Most people will let you use their hose and water to wash the exterior of their car. Some may lend you their vacuum for cleaning the interior.

Be sure to check to find out what supplies they will let you use before you take the job.

When it comes to pricing your car washing services, determine how long it will take you to do the cleaning job, then offer an attractive rate that still gives you a good hourly wage.

You can also learn to work quickly and efficiently to improve your hourly rate.

14. Organize Homes or Garages

Many people want organized spaces but just aren't sure where to start. If you're good at organization, you can start a business organizing people's homes or garages.

When offering your services, take a thorough look at the job that needs to be done and determine how many hours it will take you.

Then you can multiply the number of hours by your desired hourly rate and make that your offered price for the job.

You can advertise your services on Facebook, with flyers or with emails. Contacting friends, neighbors and family members to let them know about your organizing services is an option to get the word out as well.

15. Boat and Camper Cleaning

You may have family members, friends or neighbors who own boats, campers or other recreational vehicles. Check with them to see if they'd like to hire you to clean them after outings.

Ask to use their hose and water for rinsing and their shop vac for vacuuming. Bring all other cleaning supplies from your home to make it easier for clients.

Be thorough but quick and charge a rate that is fair for you as well as the customer.

16. Weed Gardens

Do your neighbors have flower and vegetable gardens? You might be able to earn some money by offering to pull weeds from the garden for them.

Weeding usually needs to be done every week and is hard work for older people, so they might appreciate a teen taking this task off of their hands.

Supplies needed: Paper/plastic bag, a towel to kneel on, and gloves.

17. Paint Fences

Wooden and metal fences need to be painted or stained every few years to protect them from deteriorating. If you like to paint and have neighbors who has fences that need to be re-coated, ask if they'll hire you to do the job.

You'll likely need to do some research on how to properly prepare the surfaces for painting. Also, you'll need to know what types of paints are best to use on outdoor wood and metal surfaces before you start.

Check out Google and YouTube for some pointers.

18. Join a Property Management Team

Working for a property management team is one job I had as a teen. My mom knew a guy who owned a half-dozen rental properties.

When tenants vacated, my mom and I would head over to the house. We'd have to paint the interior walls and/or clean the property to get it ready for the next tenant.

The pay was good and we were paid immediately after each job was finished.

Contact property owners in your area to see if they need help if you like the idea of doing this type of work. You could also advertise your services online (with parental permission).

Keep in mind that you might have more luck talking to owners of smaller complexes or individual rental units.

Managers of larger complexes will probably have partnerships with cleaning and repair companies.

Help Others And Get Paid

People are always in need of help. Whether it's kids, parents or seniors, these income opportunities let you earn a little extra money for assisting people with their day-to-day needs.

Are there young kids in your neighborhood or extended family members who need child care? If so, you can offer babysitting services to earn some cash.

You can provide your babysitting services on nights and weekends during the school year. In the summer, you could offer to nanny while parents are at work and kids are out of school.

It's not uncommon for babysitters to make $15 an hour or more. Babysitting is a great job for teens (even 14 and 15-year-olds) who are responsible, mature and enjoy being with kids.

To look outside of your current circle of family, friends and neighbors for babysitting clients, check out Care.com. This is a database listing available babysitters in specific areas.

You'll have to have a parent or guardian's permission to be listed on the site if you are under 18 years of age.

20. Tutor Kids

Many parents are looking for reasonably priced tutors for their kids. If you're a teen who excels in a subject such as math, reading or a foreign language, you can offer your tutor services to local parents.

Ask neighborhood parents if they need a tutor. Or check local online sites such as Craigslist for parents looking for tutors.

Stay safe by making sure to involve your parents when meeting up with a new potential customer.

Related Article: How to Start a Tutoring Business

21. Be a Parent's Helper

A mother's (or father's) helper is different from a babysitter or nanny. It's different because the parent is typically home most of the time you're there working.

As a parent's helper, you'll likely be asked to do a variety of different jobs to help the household run efficiently.

You might be asked to do the dishes, make lunch or fold laundry. You might help a child with homework, change a diaper or help while at the local pool.

Being a parent's helper allows you to earn money by helping a family while still having an adult nearby.

Check with local families and advertise with flyers to find work. Decide what your hourly wage will be based on the type of work you'll be required to do.

22. Run Errands

Many busy people and families would love to pay a teen to run errands for them. For example, they might send you to pick up some groceries or stop at the drug store.

Or they may have you drop off/pick up dry cleaning or run to the post office to mail a package.

One tip will help you make the most of your errand-running income.

Choose to work in neighborhoods where stores and other destinations are close to a lot of homes and apartments. This will help you save time.

23. Hold a Class for Kids at Your Home

If you have a talent such as drawing, painting or dancing, you could hold classes for neighborhood kids in your yard or home. The lessons can be one-time deals or can be held for several days in a row.

For instance, you could hold a day camp where kids come to participate in scavenger hunts or other activities.

You'll need to create an itinerary if you're going to teach a class to neighborhood kids. The itinerary should include lessons and keeping them busy for the entire class time.

Be sure to charge a class fee that makes it worth your time and is affordable for parents.

24. Ask Parents for Tasks

Your parents (or grandparents) probably have a lot of stuff they would like to have done around the house. They just might not have the time to do it.

Ask your parents if they have a list of jobs they would be willing to pay you to do. Perhaps they'll hire you to deep clean the basement or garage.

Or maybe they need help removing clutter in their home office.

They might want you to do a spring cleaning project such as washing windows or dusting.

Have them make a list of tasks they need to be done around the house and what they'll pay for each completed job.

Decide which jobs are the ones you want to do and finalize the details with your parents.

25. Help a Senior

Many seniors are looking to hire young people for various jobs. Sometimes they might just want to have someone spend time playing cards or talking with them.

Check with local retirement communities to find work. See if they have a job posting board where you can offer your services.

26. House Sit

If you have a neighbor, friend or family member who is going on vacation, they may want to hire a house sitter to make sure their home isn't vacant while they're away.

Depending on what they need, house-sitting clients may ask you to be there for an hour or two a day. Others might just want to check in on the house every day.

Some homeowners want a house sitter to live in the house for the entire time they're gone.

Get clear instructions about what type of house sitting they'll want before agreeing to take the job. Negotiate the pay you'll receive with potential clients and get a signed contract.

Not sure how to put together a contract? You can run a Google search to find contract templates you can edit to fit your needs.

A great job for teens who love animals is pet sitting. Some people might want pet care while they're away at work if they don't want their pets to be alone.

Others might need pet care while they're on vacation. The amount of time it takes to pet sit depends on the type of pet.

Dogs will likely require constant care, either at your own home (get your parents' permission first) or at the pet owner's home. Other pets such as cats or fish may just need you to check in on them twice a day.

Decide ahead of time which types of pets you'll watch. Set your prices according to how much time you'll spend each day caring for the pet.

To find clients, you can let friends and family know about your services. You can also sign up for Care.com as a pet sitter.

Outside Jobs That Earn Cash

If you are an animal lover or enjoy taking care of homes and gardens, there are ample opportunities for you to turn your passion into cash.

Take a look at the following money-making options to see if any interest you.

28. Dog Walking

If you're looking to earn money by helping animals but want a less time-intensive job, you could offer dog walking services.

Many want their dogs to get exercise while they are at work. These people will pay a decent hourly rate to have someone else walk their dog a few times a week.

Advertise your services with flyers, on Facebook, or at local pet stores to find clients. Make sure to organize your schedule so you can keep track of your dog walking job commitments.

You can walk several dogs at once and increase your income if you're walking dogs that get along with other dogs. Be sure you don't walk too many at the same time though. Safety always comes first.

29. Doggie Doo-Doo Scooper

Homeowners with dogs have to take the time to clean up dog poop from their yards. Some of your neighbors might be open to paying you to do this job for them.

Schedule regular yard cleaning times for each client to bring in a steady amount of money for your business. Bring your own scooper and a small garbage bag.

Discard the droppings in the outside trash bin or wherever your client tells you to dispose of them.

30. Grass and Plant Watering

Sometimes people need help watering their grass, flowers and plants. Offer to come to their home and water these items for them.

This is a job you'll likely perform once or twice a week to keep their grass and flowers healthy.

As with some of the other options, you can advertise with flyers or on your neighborhood Facebook page.

31. Do Lawn Work

One of the jobs my kids used to do was to help their great aunt with lawn work. They would mow the lawn in the spring, summer and fall. In late fall, they would also rake leaves and bag them up for her.

She paid them well for this work because it made life easier for her.

Chances are that at least some people in your neighborhood could use help maintaining their lawns.

Ask your parents if you can use their lawnmower (offer to use your earnings to pay for the gas it uses). You can also use each client's mower if they have one they are willing to let you use.

If you're not interested in mowing lawns, you could offer to rake and bag leaves in the fall or shovel snow in the winter.

32. Lifeguard

If you're a good swimmer and like hanging out at the beach, being a lifeguard might be right for you. Most neighborhood community pools are looking for teens to be the lifeguards.

Most lifeguard jobs require workers to have or get lifeguard certification through a qualified organization such as the Red Cross. Talk with local beach managers to find out more about the necessary qualifications.

Then you can look into local lifeguard certification classes if you're interested in pursuing a job as a lifeguard.

33. Umpire or Referee

Local sports organizations sometimes seek out teens to work umpire and referee jobs for kids' sports teams.

If you love sports and know the rules of baseball, basketball, softball or football, you could apply to work as an umpire or referee.

These types of jobs usually pay well. In my area, umpires get paid up to $30 an hour. Check with local sports organizations for more details about referee jobs.

34. Be a Golf Caddy

Public and private golf clubs regularly look to hire teens as golf caddies for members and guests. If you know about the game of golf or are willing to learn about it, you could land a job as a golf caddy.

In addition to a base rate of pay, golf caddies often get nice tips from the people for whom they caddy. The more you can help the golfer you are caddying for with club selection and shot advice, the more you can make.

Paid Part-Time Jobs For Teens

One of the most common ways for teens to earn extra cash is to get a part-time job. These are some options you can consider if you want a more consistent stream of income.

35. Work at a Restaurant

Two of my favorite jobs as a teen were working as a cashier at a fast-food place and as a waitress at a local sit-down restaurant.

The fast-food job was great because I made a guaranteed hourly wage in a fun environment with fries as a side benefit. The waitress job was terrific because I made awesome tips along with my paycheck.

Both were job experiences that allowed me to make serious money as a teen.

If you like the idea of helping serve people food, inquire about jobs at restaurants near you. You could also work as a cook, a busboy/girl or a cashier at local restaurants.

36. Be a Call Center Representative

Many companies hire call center representatives to work from home. Call center reps perform duties like scheduling appointments, handling customer service requests and answering product information questions.

Many companies that need customer service reps require applicants to be 18 years of age or older. Other companies, such as U-Haul, allow teens as young as 16 to work as customer service reps.

Companies in need of customer service reps provide all training for employees. Online customer service reps usually train via an online service manual. The company will send you the manual so you can learn about their services and products.

If you are polite and like working with people, this job could be a great way for you to earn money.

37. Get a Paper Route

When my brother was 12, he got his first paper route. Within six months, he had earned enough money to buy a new stereo system and expensive Christmas gifts for each member of our family.

Contact local papers to see if they have paper delivery routes available in your area. Or check your local newspaper's employment section for ads seeking paper delivery workers.

Keep in mind that working as a paper delivery person can require you to work odd hours. For example, some newspapers need to be delivered very early in the morning.

However, if you're up early anyway, you could get your deliveries done before school.

Find out which days and hours you need to work before you sign on for this job. As with mail deliverers, newspaper deliverers are required to deliver in all types of weather.

38. Movie Theater Worker

Do you love people and movies? You might enjoy a job as a movie theater worker. Movie theaters offer several different job opportunities such as ticket sellers, ticket takers, concession stand workers and janitors.

Check with your local theater management to see about submitting a job application. Note that you may have late shifts if you work at a theater.

39. Grocery Store Employee

Grocery stores have many different jobs available for teens. You could be a cashier, a grocery bagger, a cart handler or a stock person.

Some positions at grocery stores require customer interaction while others don't.

Therefore, grocery store work could be a good choice for you whether you love working with customers or would rather work behind the scenes.

40. Retail Store Worker

Many clothing and retail store managers need teens to work cash registers and keep shelves stocked. Retail work can be done seasonally, such as during the holidays, or year-round.

A professional appearance, a good attitude and a willingness to be on time count where local retail stores are concerned.

If you have these qualities, you might want to consider a job in retail. Check for work with clothing, home improvement and big box stores near you.

If you are a teen that wants to put money in your pocket, there are many ways you can succeed. Think about what you enjoy doing, the skills you have, and how much time you have to commit to making extra money.

With a little creativity and some hard work, you can start earning serious cash in no time.

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