I am a fifteen year old girl looking for a babysitting job. I am having a hard time findig a job because most job sites require users to be atleast sixteen to eighteen years old. How can I find a good babysitting position in my area?
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Most importantly - talk to your local YMCA, or the information center at the local hospital, and sign up for CPR and first aid certification. If available, a water safety course would be a good idea as well. Then, find out what the local laws are for child care. Some areas require you be licensed as a daycare to advertise child care services. That doesn't necessarily mean you can't babysit, but it DOES mean you can't put an ad in the newspaper or on Craigslist. Ask your parents to spread the word to their friends and co-workers. You may want to get business cards with your name, phone number, information on your CPR and first aid certs, ages you can care for, any experience with special needs (ADHD, autism, etc., BUT ONLY IF YOU REALLY HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE!!), and available times printed up. VistaPrint.com will do 100 cards for $5. Advertise yourself as a "date night" service - all parents want to get away for a few hours every once in a while. Good luck!
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Print up fliers advertising your availability to baby-sit. Post them in the public library and in your church, if you attend one. Ask your parents to spread the word to their friends and co-workers. Be aware that some people still might not want to hire you because you can't drive yet (that's why many parents give the age requirement). Good luck!
Anonymous
My 15 year old daughter is working at a pizza shop. She started working there a few months ago. She actually loves the job. She's on the phone taking orders, on the cash register, she helps make subs, sweep floors/wipe tables, and occasionally does the dishes. I would apply at small, locally owned shops/stores (mom and pop shops are great). She was also looking for babysitting positions or helping older people grocery shop, mow lawns, check mail while they were on vacations, walk dogs, etc. I would go around your neighborhood and spread the word.
Cheery Cherry
As long as you are mature enough to be a babysitter. You could talk to your clergy at church or ask someone at the local daycare for a night and weekend job. Some one would have to vouch for you. Put your name out in the neighborhood any way you can. I'm sure you will get a response. Good luck.
phirad -you can call me Mike
Get people who think you are responsible to vouch for you. There is nothing quite like good references.
Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot
Walk around on the weekend and find all the houses near you that have children. Pass out fliers with your name, phone number, and amount of experience on them. Do not put your address. Do not post this information randomly, but give directly to the parents. Tell all your friends and relatives. Place an ad in a local newspaper. Visit child care facilities in your area and ask permission to leave your name and phone number. Take child care classes at your local parks and recreation if they are offered, and a child CPR class.
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I am a single mother looking for a babysitter to come to my home Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. I live in Rock Springs, WY. I have a 2 year old daughter Natalie and a one year old son Quentin. I work inside the home and need a child care provider to come to my home during these hours. Are you interested?
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