There are several ways to make extra money in NYSC scheme service year, without wasting much time we shall show you 12 amazing ways to create avenue for side hustles to get extra coins in your NYSC year.
For a serving Corper, reliance on Federal and state (if paying) allowances could be difficult especially when one is serving in a State that doesn’t pay much and you have many financial obligations.
Financial independence could bring about increase of self respect and self love. Some corps members explore practical ways to make extra money in NYSC scheme during their service year.
Ways to Make Extra Money in NYSC Scheme
Below are amazing ways to make extra money in NYSC scheme service year and even after that.
1. AGRICULTURE
While in orientation camp, prospective corps members detest the thought of being posted to remote areas. Some will grudgingly accept it while some will lobby to be reposted to the city.
Serving in a local area has its advantages, one of which is access to fertile and cheap farm land. Some corpers do take advantage of this and invest in Agriculture.
Fish farm, Poultry farm, rabbit farm, crops planting, etc are kinds of farming corpers indulge in and they reap bountifully from such lucrative investment.
2. FASHION DESIGN AND TAILORING
For those that acquire design skills or tailoring while in school or before starting school, this would really pay off.
You can start by advertising your skills in various CDS clubs to your colleagues.
3. DIGITAL GRAPHICS DESIGN
In the course of studies in school, you may have done graphics designs and become good at it.
Don’t waste such skills while servicing. be creative and promote it and you’ll be surprised at what could become of it.
4. RETAIL SALES
If you conduct a feasibility study in your environment, you can identify a need and satisfy.
By so doing, you will earn extra cash income. you can deal on shoes, wristwatches, phone accessories, etc.
5. PRIVATE LESSONS
This is a very common and convenience practice among Corps Members especially those teaching in schools. You can meet with parents and/or your principal to plan and schedule for extra lessons. Apart from the usual evening lessons, you can also plan for holiday classes.
You can opt to prepare students for JSSCE, WASSCE, JAMB Examination, NECO, GCE, Post-UME by arranging for a centre and collaborating with other Corpers
6. PHOTOGRAPHY
If you have a standard still or motion camera, it’s necessary to carry it along to your state of deployment. Events are hosted regularly and opportunities to earn extra income during weekends or when off primary duty are numerous.
7. WRITING
There are many opportunities for good writers. You can work conveniently as a freelance writer online by applying on freelancer or fiverr to bid for writing jobs.
Apart from online writing jobs which may not be quite easy to secure, you can assist undergraduates write their project for a fee or write for local publications or journals and earn some cash.
8. STARTING A CATERING SERVICE.
Do you know how to bake? How to make dishes? Well, there are a lot of people who need your service and all you need to do is put yourself out there.
Word of mouth is one way through which people know you; you can also upload pictures of your work and get people to refer you.
9. GRAPHIC DESIGNING.
This one also requires you to know something in the area. Nobody wants to give work to an amateur. Have a mastery of the work, at least to a certain level.
10. HAIRDRESSING/BARBING.
This one is self-explanatory. It is how a lot of people make money during NYSC.
11. BLOGGING.
Blogging is also a way to make money. It might take a bit of time for this to happen, but consistency and dedication matters.
12. SMALL SCALE BUSINESS.
Can you make popcorn? Can you sell snacks? How about a data retailing business? The options are limitless. You just need to open up your mind to the possibilities.
