You'll need some visibility to get started on any of these tasks. First, disseminate the news among your peers, church members, and neighbors. You may also be able to place an ad online or distribute fliers at your local grocery store or church. To be safe, enable your parents to assist you in screening possible customers.
Lawn & Garden Maintenance
Many teenagers earn money for their summer expenses by mowing lawns and completing gardening activities. You may be able to acquire more employment if you can offer your own equipment. To get a good start on the competition, try to get customers before the summer season begins.
Services for Tutoring
If you are an excellent student who loves assisting others, you may earn some money as a tutor. Teens most often need assistance in math, science, English, and foreign languages. Screen your customers - your parents may need to assist you in ensuring that prospective clients are who they claim to be.
Walking a Dog
If you enjoy dogs, being a dog walker might be the perfect profession for you. Inform your neighbors that you are looking for ways to make additional money by giving this sort of pet care. If you are dependable and trustworthy, you may be able to gain some customers who will allow you to walk their dog on a regular basis, as well as others who will use your services while they go on vacation. If you perform an excellent job, you will most likely get more clients via recommendations.
Car Washing Machine
Another popular summer employment for 16-year-olds is vehicle washing, which may quickly turn into a teen-run company. Inform everyone in your community that you are ready and able to wash vehicles all year to make additional money.
Babysitter
Babysitting is one of the more accessible professions for teens. All you need is a solid reputation, dependability, and availability, as well as maybe the approval of a parent. It might be an excellent method to supplement your income while not being bound by a weekly employment schedule.
Music Educator/Tutor
If you can play an instrument, you may be able to teach both youngsters and adults. Contact those who are interested via your school or church. Where you teach depends on the instrument you play; if you need a space to teach, consider establishing a partnership with a school or church to utilize their facilities.
Private Assistant
With the frantic speed of our lives, there are certain to be many individuals who would benefit from practical support. If you are responsible and love running errands, performing cleaning, and other odd jobs, you may be able to get employment as a personal assistant. Distribute leaflets in more affluent areas of town or utilize word of mouth to get your name out there. Again, before taking the position, thoroughly screen the family.
Graphic or web designer
Why not convert your abilities into money if you already spend every spare time on your computer? Many businesses and people have a desire to develop or improve their websites. Begin by developing your own website to promote your abilities. Then, if you come across a website that may benefit from your services, contact them and pitch yourself and your ideas.
Blogger/Writer
You may earn money blogging or writing if you have a good command of the English language and are educated about a subject. Consider joining a blogging network that offers a guaranteed per-post salary or a percentage of advertising income. Before you join a revenue sharing blog site, carefully read the requirements, since some require contributors to be 18 years of age or older.
If you want greater control and to keep all of the advertising earnings, start your own blog on Blogger.com or WordPress.com and work for yourself. You may use AdSense or advertise items on your website. Because you are not yet 18, you may need to have your parent sign up for the advertising accounts.
Senior Citizen Networker
Many older folks have difficulty getting about, particularly in bad weather. Once a week, visit lonely elders and play cards or board games with them. Drive a group of senior pals to and from a meeting location to play games or to and from activities for seniors hosted by local organizations. Look for jobs with your grandparents and their friends, or market your abilities with local senior citizen organizations.
Reseller
Go to thrift shops and yard sales to discover goods that you can mend or clean up and resale. Join Facebook groups or set up an account on a resale site like eBay to sell your repurposed items. Look for objects with broad appeal that are easy to patch up and inexpensive to purchase. Small pieces of furniture and antique picture or window frames are simple to clean, paint, and even remodel into colorful, practical home décor items. If you're more creative, seek for items that can be used to create one-of-a-kind found art.
YouTuber
Some children and teenagers earn a career from their YouTube channel. Once you have a following, you may use an internet advertising service to monetize your channel or hunt for paid sponsors. If you have a big enough following and have a distinct platform, you may be able to earn compensated for public appearances. Begin by researching the most popular adolescent YouTubers. Then think of an innovative concept that will appeal to a broad audience. Plan your films ahead of time for a more professional appearance and to spread the news about your new enterprise.