Different ways to make money

At the rally in Casa Grande, Al and Marilyn Verheyn stopped by and we got to talking. They offered some additional ways they make money that works for them.

Each summer they work for a Boy Scout camp for 10 weeks. They arrive a week early to help set up, then stay a week afterwards to pack things up again. Each session lasts week when the campers are there. Al does shotgun training and Marilyn works in the camp store. In return, they receive a full hookup RV site and their meals. On weekends, between sessions, their meals are provided. Boy Scout camps pay depending on your age. A fifteen year old doesn't earn as much as an adult. Al said you need to negotiate your salary but generally for adults it ranges between $350 and $500/week. With both working, they can earn enough in ten weeks to get them by the rest of the year. Last summer they worked at the Woodruff Scout Reservation in Georgia.

While at their daugher's in Indianna, Al is a substitute school bus driver. He has his CDL and is paid $100/day. If he doesn't want to work that day, he says he is unavailable. He works for a couple of hours in the morning, a couple in the afternoon.

Another job Al and Marilyn have investigated but haven't tried is working security at airports. Al already has clearance from a former job, but you would need to get that. Once you are hired at one airport, you can work for a while, then go to another airport and get hired while in the area. They like older part-time workers.

While at the Wal-Mart in Casa Grande, they noticed that Wal-Mart is paying $13-18 to start! Another idea for snowbirds in the area.

These ideas may give you some ideas - especially if you don't want to stay for long periods in one place or just work when you want to while you are in an area. Jaimie

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