Here are some jobs that hire 14-year-olds:
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Grocery stores: Baggers, stockers, and cart attendants are a few roles that 14-year-olds may qualify for in their area. Some examples of grocery stores that hire 14-year-olds include Fareway Meat & Grocery and Winn Dixie.
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Community centers and parks & recreation: Local community centers and parks & recreation have excellent job opportunities for 14 and 15-year-olds. The positions include front desk support, after-school youth support, program coordinators, coaches, tutoring, lifeguards, and more.
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Online customer service roles: U-Haul is one of the only companies that hires 14-year-olds for online customer service roles. If you are comfortable talking on the phone with customers and have excellent customer service, consider applying.
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Odd jobs: When you’re 14 years old, finding a job can be challenging. One option is to offer your services to people in your neighborhood to do odd jobs. You can mow lawns, rake leaves, shovel snow, or do other yard work. If you live in a warm climate, you could also offer to water plants or take care of pets while people are on vacation.
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Babysitting: Babysitting is a popular job for teenagers. You can start by babysitting for family members or friends, and then expand your services to other families in your community.
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Camp counselor: Many summer camps hire teenagers as counselors. This can be a fun and rewarding job that allows you to work with kids and spend time outdoors.
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Dog walker: If you love animals, consider offering your services as a dog walker. You can advertise your services in your neighborhood or on social media.
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Newspaper delivery: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, newspaper delivery is a job that has no age limit.
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Performing in radio, television, theatrical productions: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, performing in radio, television, and theatrical productions is a job that has no age limit.
Remember that hiring practices vary by company and location, including minimum age to work, so you must contact individual local businesses about their employment and hiring requirements and practices.