School’s out for the summer and the holidays are here – for some at least! Whilst sunshine and free time can be a perfect storm for summer spending, it also presents a great opportunity to earn some extra money for the financially savvy. If you don’t know where to start, we wanted to share a few job ideas to help rake in those summer earnings.
Gardening
For the children who love wiling away the hours outdoors, offering a helping hand around your garden – or those of your neighbours and friends – might just be the perfect summer job. If they’re looking to expand their clientele, online platform Nextdoor is a great way of connecting with those in the local community and spreading the word.
Tutoring
Children who are performing well at school may choose to earn some cash through tutoring. Helping out siblings, neighbours or friends with their schoolwork can be quite lucrative, while also helping to keep your own academics up to scratch.
Running Errands
You may want to help out family and neighbours by going shopping for them or running errands. If your child is looking to keep busy over the holidays, TaskRabbit is a particularly good online platform for getting the odd job.
Dog Walking
If you’re an animal lover looking to make some extra cash, Rover is a great place to start. To meet some four-legged clients, you can create a profile via their website here.
Babysitting
There are a number of useful resources for teenagers looking to take off their babysitting careers on the web; get them swotting up on their babysitting knowledge through special courses like this one on Reed or take a look at Red Cross’ free guide to first aid, packed with tips for young adults.
Cake & Bake
Baking is a great, inventive way to get kids earning cash and enjoying it. If they’re stuck for inspiration, check out these top 10 bake sale ideas to fire up their imaginations.
Car Boot Sale
Why not sell your old toys or clothes at a car boot sale? They are a great way of swapping pre-loved items for cash; you can consult this useful calendar to find out more about upcoming sales in your county.
Doing Chores
If you have younger children, or if your children are struggling to find jobs over summer, you could choose to pay them for doing extra chores at home. Mowing the lawn, painting a fence, or cooking dinner could be ways for them to earn some extra pocket money at home.
There’s something out there for anyone who’s keen to earn an extra buck. One parent even shared with us how their child had set up a carwash with her friends in their driveway, so why not get your little one to pick up a sponge and see if they’re up to the task!
What have you children done to raise money over the summer? Please get in touch to share your story as we’d love to hear from you!