If you are on the lookout for a part-time job to make some spending cash, think about getting one that involves moving around a lot. You’ll get paid to stay in shape!
- Try getting a local paper-route or delivering flyers in your neighbourhood.
- Older teens may be interested in working as a bicycle courier in the summer.
- Dog-walking can be very enjoyable and great exercise for those animal lovers.
- Try offering your services for snow-shovelling or lawn-mowing. You can often advertise at a low cost in your community newsletter.
- Try and land a position at the Calgary Stampede. As it gets closer to summer, more jobs become available that are outside and keep you moving.
- If you love the outdoors, taking on new responsibilities and being in charge; try a position as a junior camp counsellor.
- If you enjoy sports, try volunteering as an assistant coach for young sports teams. This experience can be very rewarding as well as helping provide children with a chance to be active.
- Already have a job? Get off the bus a stop or two early. Walk or ride your bike to work if it’s close to home. Park farther away if you drive. Keep moving while at work – instead of standing around when things are quiet, find a task to keep you busy.