How to Earn Extra Cash This Summer

It can be tough for students to find a job over the summer, especially when you’re competing with candidates who will be able to stay at the company longer than the two or three months you have for your break. Besides, you may want the flexibility to fit other activities into your summer, such as traveling, spending time with friends, and perhaps taking some summer classes. The good news is there are plenty of ways to earn some extra cash other than through a formal job.

1. Offer Tutoring

Parents who want their kids to have a productive summer may be looking for a tutor. This is especially likely to be the case if their children are struggling with a particular subject at school. You can offer tutoring either in person or online. Focus on subjects you’re confident you can teach, such as something related to your major. Advertise your services in local groups or search for job postings.

2. Provide Childcare Services

Parents may also need someone to look after their children during the day while they’re at work. If you have younger siblings, this may be enough experience to land you a childcare gig. Ask around if anyone nearby needs such a service.

3. Walk Dogs

If you prefer pets to children, ask your neighbours if they’d like someone to walk their dogs. If the dogs are well behaved and sociable, you may be able to walk several at once to earn even more. Whatever you end up doing, you’re sure to get plenty of exercise.

4. House Sit

To look after pets for longer periods of time, search for opportunities for house-sitting. There are likely to be plenty of opportunities over the summer, as many people will be taking vacations. Bear in mind you’ll need to have experience with the types of pets in the house and you may have other responsibilities, such as watering plants.

5. Complete Quick Tasks Online

Make a little extra cash whenever you have some free time by signing up to complete simple online tasks. A popular option is to fill out surveys, but you can also watch ads, search the internet, and earn bonuses for shopping online. Platforms often allow you to accumulate points that you can turn into cash or gift cards for stores you likely buy from anyway.

6. Sell Your Belongings

Use the opportunity of being back home to go through your belongings to search for things you can sell. You may have some stylish clothing you’ll never wear again, college textbooks, music, or movies.

7. Become a Ride-Share Driver

If you have your own vehicle, sign up on a ride-sharing platform. You’ll be able to drive whenever it’s convenient for you — although the times of the week when people are going out will bring in the most money.

8. Do Deliveries

Another option if you have a vehicle is to do delivery driving. With a car, you can deliver groceries, whereas you only need a bike or scooter to make food deliveries.

Save more of your hard-earned cash by moving into more affordable housing, such as shared accommodation. Oshawa students can receive a private or semi-private bedroom in a suite with other students at Foundry 1805. Rent includes everything you need — from furnishings and utilities to study rooms and onsite laundry facilities. Book a tour to check out where you could be living.