Babysitting & Pet Sitting: Summer Jobs for South Delta Teens

🐾 Babysitting & Pet Care: The Flexible Side Hustle for Students

South Delta teens can earn flexible income this summer by babysitting or pet sitting. Here’s what you need to get started — and how to find clients locally.

Robert Skinner & WBN News - South Delta

Jun 06, 2025 - 1 min read

By Robert Skinner | WBN News | June 6, 2025
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Need a summer job that fits around your own schedule? Babysitting and pet care are two of the most flexible — and rewarding — ways for South Delta students to earn extra cash.

Why It Works
These gigs let you choose your hours and work close to home. Parents need reliable babysitters for evenings or errands. Pet owners need help walking dogs or feeding animals while they travel.

It’s especially ideal for students aged 12–18 looking for informal, community-based jobs.

What You Need
✅ For babysitting:

A Red Cross Babysitting Course (recommended for ages 11+)
A calm and patient personality
Basic First Aid knowledge

✅ For pet care:

Love for animals
Physical ability to handle leashes, lifting, or long walks
Reliability and a way to communicate with owners

How to Get Started
🖨️ Print flyers and post at Safeway, local rec centres, or cafes.
📱 Join community boards like Facebook’s “Ladner & Tsawwassen Moms” or “Delta Community Jobs.”
👩‍👩‍👧 Word of mouth: Ask your parents to share your services with their networks.

Set your rates in advance, be clear about availability, and bring a notebook to track your bookings.

Pro Tip: Ask happy families to write a quick review you can show others. It builds trust fast.

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