14 Year old boy looking for work experience.l

[MaryPopsin]

Hello.

I am 14 year old boy looking for work experience for one week in February. I have so far found this difficult as many businesses don't seem to take school students until they are 15 for insurance reasons. I am in Year 10 but have a summer birthday so will not be 15 for some time. If anyone has any suggestions I would be very grateful.

Thanks L

[womanofdulwich]

If you don't know what you want to do, think about a shop/ cafe restaurant locally. If they like you, you might be able to work there when you are older - in holidays/ weekends etc .Maybe full time .Have you asked parents' friends? Good luck I know its a very young age for employers but family friends or your local shops that you go to might be more willing.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

My daughter did her DofE service at Mind charity shop. She was in the same position as you, but the manager was happy to take her on if I wrote a disclaimer letter. Perhaps your parents could offer the same deal to a business/shop.