Suggested Summer Activities for 14 and 15 Year Olds
Volunteering Does Pay….
When you volunteer you're still developing skills, showing commitment and responsibility. Employers place as much value on a volunteer position as they do on a paid position. In fact when you complete your commitment with a volunteer position, it shows what great skills you do have.
Employees see what a great, dependable volunteer you are. Sometimes they have leads for you. Companies do look at their committed volunteers to fill their future job openings.
Check Out These Volunteer Opportunities….
United Way - San Diego
Boys and Girls Club of East County:
(619) 440-1600
Get Out and Meet Your Neighbors….
Summer is a time when lots of extra projects need to be done, pets need to be watched while people are on vacation, local babysitting, and yard work. Make up a simple flier with your information on it, and take it around to your neighbors.
Try Some of These Ideas….
- Host a bake sale / craft sale
- Organize a yard sale for your block
- Run errands for busy neighbors / relatives
- Walk dogs for working neighbors
- Pick up mail & water plants for people out of town
- Help elders with daily activities
- Post a flyer on your stareet for yardwork/babysitting
- Put a notice in your church or community bulletin
- Talk to small businesses about helping after school
- Go door to door for local realtors
- Twirl signs to attract customers to businesses
- Ask family friends with businesses if they need help
Some Employers Do Hire Young People Under 16
Sign Twirling Companies:
EVENTS EXTRAORDINAIRE (Age 14+):
800-343-8368
DIRECTIONAL CONCEPTS (Age 15+):
800-71.-6992 x311
Mostly Saturdays and Sundays; Part-time work at $9 / hour
Boomer's
Subway
McDonald's