Services & Community
Dog-Walking Helper
Walk calm, friendly dogs for neighbors you know, with a parent arranging every walk.
- Ages 10–12
- $10
- Some prep
Services & Community business ideas for kids
Service businesses sell time and reliability instead of a product, so they cost almost nothing to start. They're a powerful way for kids to learn responsibility and how to communicate with adults.
We only suggest services for people a family already knows, with a parent arranging every job.
Good to know: Services happen in other people’s homes and around pets, so a parent should arrange every job, meet the customer and decide what’s appropriate for their child’s age.
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Services & Community
Mother’s Helper (Junior Babysitter)
Play with and look after younger children while a parent is at home: the first step to babysitting.
- Ages 11–12
- $50
- Some prep
Services & Community
Plant-Watering & Pet-Care Helper
Help neighbors you know by watering plants and feeding pets while they’re away, with a parent arranging every job.
- Ages 10–12
- $8
- Some prep
Services & Community
Reading Buddy & Homework Helper
Help younger children with reading, math facts or a skill you’re great at.
- Ages 10–12
- $8
- Some prep