Hi, I'm around 13, and I live in SoCal, so Im not sure if you know the area, but right now i ride around once a week, and ive been riding 4 years so im ready to start doing more, but my parents cant pay for it (and i dont expect them to) and my trainer cant have working students under 16 for liability reasons, so im looking for ways to make some money, and i cant think of anything besides dog walking. Do you have any ideas? Thanks in advance❤
Hi! I love that you’re willing to work for what you love at such a young age-- that’s a great quality that I hope you never lose. I think that babysitting or being a mother’s helper is always a great way to make some cash (depending on the area you can make quite a bit for a few hours of work, too). If you’re not RedCross certified I recommend taking a course if you can (you can get certified in a day), as it’s a nice thing to be able to add when advertising, especially since you are on the young side. Petsitting is also great. Selling old books/toys is a good way to make some money as well, it’s not guaranteed but can usually get you something.
Those are more general ideas, but a great way to make money is to think about what specific interests/skills you have and see if you can create a job out of that. For example, my younger sister is really into photography and started an informal photography business at 15-- she posts in local facebook groups and offers to take family portraits for various occasions. Maybe you’re crafty, and want to try to sell some jewelry or something else you make. You’re a little young to tutor, but that’s something to think about as you get into high school (or possibly now, if you feel comfortable in a certain subject and want to try reaching out to families with younger kids who would maybe want some extra practice). Good luck, hope this helps a little!!










