So you are a teenager and don’t know what to do with your life! Or maybe just bored and don’t know where to start? There are so many ways to make money online for teens. We will show you some creative top ways for teens to make money.
Sell Your Designs
Making designs for t-shirts and other items is a low-cost way to earn money. This is done on sites like Redbubble or Cafepress for printing on t-shirts, totes and iPad covers. They even handle shipping and returns. You get paid a commission when someone buys an item with your design or saying on it. You can use Cafepress if you are at least 13 years old and have your parents’ permission. Redbubble requires 16+.
Organize Homes or Garages
A lot of people want organized spaces but don’t know where to begin. You can organize people’s homes or garages if you’re good at it. When offering your services, carefully assess the task at hand and estimate the time required. Then multiply the number of hours by your desired hourly rate to arrive at your job offer price. You can advertise on Facebook, flyers, or emails. You can also contact friends, neighbors, and family members to promote your organizing services.
Be a Call Center Representative
Many companies hire home-based call center agents. Call center agents schedule appointments, provide customer service, and answer product questions. Many companies require applicants to be at least 18 years old. Some companies hire teens as young as 16 to work as customer service representatives. Reps usually learn from an online service manual. The company will send you a manual to learn about their services and products. This job may be ideal for you if you are friendly and enjoy working with people.
Tutor Kids
Many parents are looking for affordable tutors. If you are a gifted student in math, reading, or a foreign language, you can offer your services as a tutor to local parents. Ask your neighbors if they need a tutor. Or look for tutors on local websites. Be safe by involving your parents when meeting a new potential customer.
Sell Your Products
Are you good at crafts, jewelry, art, woodworking, etc.? You can easily sell them to friends, family, and even on Facebook. You can also sell your items on Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, and at local events. Charge prices that cover both your materials and your time.
Lifeguard
If you enjoy the beach and swimming, becoming a lifeguard may be for you. Most neighborhood community pools need teen lifeguards. Most lifeguard jobs require certification from a qualified organization. Consult local beach managers for more information. If you want to work as a lifeguard, you can look into local lifeguard certification classes.
Search the Web
People get paid to complete online tasks at Swagbucks. Task completion earns points. Points are accumulated in a “bank” and can be redeemed for Amazon or local and online stores like Walmart, Target, and Old Navy. You can get paid via PayPal. Using your Swagbucks account in your spare time will allow you to earn money to pay for the things you need or want. It’s also free and simple to join. Start by entering your email address and password. Swagbucks has a 4.3/5 Trustpilot rating and a $10 sign-up bonus!
Grass and Plant Watering
Quite often people need help watering their lawns, flowers, and plants. Offer to water their plants for them. You’ll need to do this every week or two to keep their grass and flowers healthy. You can also advertise with flyers or on your neighborhood’s Facebook page.
Retail Store Worker
Many fashion and wholesale store managers require teen cashiers and stockers. Retail work can be seasonal, like holiday work, or year-round. Professionalism, a positive attitude, and punctuality are important in local retail stores. If you possess these traits, you may want to work in retail. Look for jobs at clothing, home improvement, and big box stores.
Sharing Your Opinion
Do you enjoy voicing your views? Why not get paid? Companies like Survey Junkie pay you to give feedback on products and services. Brands want your feedback and will pay for it. To join Survey Junkie, you must be at least 16 years old. Start by entering your email, zip code, birthday, gender, and a password.
Babysitting is Easy Cash
Do you have young neighbors or relatives who need child care? If so, you can earn money by babysitting. During the school year, you can babysit at night and on weekends. You could nanny during the summer while parents work and kids are out of school. Babysitters can make $15 an hour or more. Babysitting is a great job for responsible, mature teens who enjoy children. Care.com is a great place to find clients outside of your immediate family, friends, and neighbors. This is a database of available babysitters. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must approve your listing.
House Sit
If a neighbor, friend, or family member is going on vacation, suggest they may want to hire a house sitter to keep their home occupied. Your house-sitting clients may only need you for an hour or two per day. Others may simply want daily house checks. Some homeowners would like a house sitter to live in their house while they are away. Before accepting the job, clarify what type of house sitting they require. Negotiate pay with potential clients and get a contract signed. Unsure how to draught a contract? You can find contract templates online and customize them to your needs.
Collect and Resell Golf Balls
Golf balls can also be collected and sold for profit. Local club managers may even allow you to search the course grounds after hours. If you collect enough golf balls, you can clean them up and sell them outside the local golf club’s entrance. Ask friends who play golf if they want to buy the discounted balls you find. Remember that selling golf balls in good condition is easier. Balls that look used and dingy will be harder to sell.
