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What king of jobs can I get for my personal benefit as a 14 year old in 8th grade?

I'm 14 in 8th grade with a school day from 9:30 am to 3:20 pm and almost in high school and I really need to make some money so that my mom can focus on herself and I can buy my own stuff.

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Elizabeth’s Answer

Hi Sienna. That's really admirable that you want to start working to become more independent and help your mom. I would say, first be young and enjoy your youth as long as possible. You'll have so much time as you get older to work. I'm not sure what programs are available at your high school, but when I was in high school we had a program called On the Job Training (OJT). Students who were 15/16 yrs were able to leave school a bit earlier to go to work very nearby for a few hours. I knew of some classmates in this program who worked in local department stores and grocery stores that were not far from the campus. I would speak to your counselor at school to see if there are any similar programs that may benefit you. Volunteering can also be a great way to determine if the type of work is something that you could see yourself doing. I worked part-time as file clerk after school at a pediatric doctor's office my freshman year high school. I ended up working there through high school and during the summer after my freshman year of college. If there are any local camps nearby looking for camp counselors, that could be a great opportunity as well for the summer months. If you're doing well academically, becoming a tutor can be a great way to earn some extra income. You could help younger students after school and meet at a library to help them with Math, Reading, homework, etc. Good luck to you!
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Vianne’s Answer

It's really nice that you want to help your mom and take care of yourself. That kind of thinking will help you a lot, and there are ways to earn money at 14 without getting too stressed or affecting your schoolwork.

At your age, the best jobs are usually flexible, close to home, and not too formal. Babysitting, pet sitting or dog walking, yard work, or helping neighbors with chores are great because you can do them after school or on weekends. If you enjoy being with kids, babysitting is a reliable way to earn money. If you love animals, walking dogs or pet sitting can quickly add up. You can let neighbors know, post on community boards, or ask a trusted adult to help spread the word.

You might also consider small online or creative jobs, as long as your parent is okay with it. This could include tutoring younger students, selling handmade crafts, doing simple graphic design, editing videos, or helping people organize files or social media. Some stores and fast-food places hire at 14 or 15, depending on where you live, but hours are usually limited, so it’s good to check locally with a parent.

The most important thing is to pick something that doesn’t wear you out. School should still come first, and even a small, steady income can be really helpful. You’re already doing something great by planning ahead and being responsible. Start small, keep at it, and don’t hesitate to ask trusted adults for help getting started.
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Tyra’s Answer

Hi Sienna,
You’re thinking in a really responsible way about helping your mom—I’m proud of you! When I was 12, I got my first job painting Christmas ornaments for a small gift shop. My parents had to say yes, and I worked about 2 hours after school a couple days a week. As I got a little older, I babysat for family and friends. People still need babysitters if they know you and trust you. Lots of kids your age also walk dogs for neighbors and friends.

Start by asking family and friends if they have small jobs you can help with, and let them know how much you would charge. Make sure to talk it over with your mom so you stay safe. Good luck!
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Nehad’s Answer

Search for jobs at a library, or volunteer at big events in your city. This will help you develop personal skills and improve your ability to connect with others and build relationships.
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Tristan’s Answer

Hi Sienna, it's so amazing that you to help your mom and start to become more independent. When I was in school, I had quite a few different jobs at my local recreation department mostly in overseeing or referring sports. A lot of recreation departments are looking for people to help out throughout the year not only in the summer, so I'd definitely recommend reaching out to your local recreation department. My wife when she was younger had various odd jobs at local businesses working doing various positions for them. If there are any local businesses that your family knows the owners or have a connection to, it might be good to reach out to them to see if they need any help in the evenings or on the weekends as well. Otherwise, you can never go wrong with starting to get into babysitting, offering to shovel neighbors sidewalks and drives ways or pet sitting for people around your neighborhood.
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Julie’s Answer

Hi Sienna! It's great that you're eager to find a local job. Starting work early helped me develop strong work habits. When choosing a job, think about what you enjoy doing and see if it matches your hobbies or passions.

- If you like kids and animals, consider babysitting or dog walking.
- If you enjoy editing videos, there might be local opportunities, like helping parents create sports videos.
- If you love helping others, look into jobs at elder care facilities or customer service roles at grocery stores.
- If you prefer being outdoors, many people need help with gardening or yard work.

Check out the NextDoor app for local job postings in your neighborhood.
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Kate’s Answer

Hi Sienna -
I think it is terrific that you are interested in making your own money and providing your Mom some relief.
The type of opportunities that come to be mind could be associated with your neighborhood, school or Community Organization/ church/ YMCA.
Neighborhood - In order to be closer to home; are there stay at home Moms or Dads that may be looking for a mothers helper which could be watching and playing with younger children while a parent is a home, getting snacks together, helping with homework or even helping that parent with some domestic tasks to for the children. Pet walking or sitting is always a great way to get started in taking on work type responsibilities. I would suggest making sure you and your Mom are familiar with the pets you would be helping with before making commitments; just to make sure the pet is trained enough for you to handle walking and caring for.
School - These may be more volunteer related activities that would provide you experience for a paying job later by tutoring younger children, assisting with before or after school programs. Check with your teacher as to whether they may have any suggestions to get some experience.
Community Organization/ Church/ YMCA - These organizations may be more like school and be volunteer in nature initially. Typically those organizations run after school programs, programs for kids not yet in school as well as camps during the summer. Getting your foot in the door could lead you to other job opportunities after school or in the summer later as well as being fun with sports activities, crafts and leading games with younger children.
Getting involved with any of these type of opportunities can teach you new skills as well as those that are transferrable to success in school like being organized, managing your time, speaking with adults and in front of others.

Kate recommends the following next steps:

Talk to your Mom about neighbors that might need some assistance with children or pets and be willing to pay you
Check with your teacher as to whether there is an opportunity to help with activities with younger children
Contact a community organization to determine if there are programs students can help with after school or other times. For example if you have a study hall type class, perhaps you could spend time in a younger child classroom
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