Rawpixel / Getty Images/iStockphoto Everyone remembers their first job . Even if you are in high school, traditional employment isn’t the only route to earn extra cash . You can also get creative and seek out paying opportunities through online jobs for teens to help build your bank account. Read: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay on Track What Are Jobs Teens Can Do Online? Here’s a wide array of opportunities to make money as a teen . Some are traditional jobs, while others require you to strike out on your own to find work. You can find full-time gigs, part-time jobs or online options in these creative ways. Become a virtual assistant Tutor online Stream video games Get involved in direct sales Flip items Create websites Start a YouTube channel Start an e-commerce business Become a freelancer Resell vintage clothing and accessories 1. Become a Virtual Assistant While you have to be at least 18 to sign up with services or mobile apps like TaskRabbit , you can still look for opportunities on your own to be someone’s personal virtual assistant. Tasks you may be able to handle include office assistance, distributing flyers, organizing files, running errands, data entry and making travel reservations. 2. Tutor Online Although many professional online tutoring services will only hire you if you’re at least 18, you can still look for your own clients. Put up a flyer or spread the word in your neighborhood. You can offer your services as long as you know more than the person you’re tutoring. Students most often need tutoring in English, math and science, so if you’re a whiz in any of those subjects, you can likely get paid for your knowledge, especially if you’re tutoring younger students in subjects you just went through. 3. Stream Video Games Maybe your parents won’t lecture you about how many video games you’re consuming when you show them your paycheck for it . Popular platforms like YouTube or Twitch will allow you to stream your video gaming session to a live audience. If you build a solid following of subscribers, you can earn money for it and also become more known in the gaming community, which could create other opportunities. 4. Get Involved in Direct Sales Direct sales involves signing up with a company that sells products, such as jewelry, cookware or cosmetics, and often purchasing a starter kit with products you can sell for a profit or commission. While many direct sales opportunities are for people 18 or older, there are a few you can check into, such as GelMoment, which allows you to register as a distributor at age 16 — as long as you have a parent or guardian as a co-applicant. This used to be a door-to-door venture, but nowadays it’s entirely possible to sell items online through social media. Use caution when pursuing this income avenue, though. Keep alert for scams and only purchase the starter kit if you […]
