It Takes A Village

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Get Booked: Mastering the Booking Process

Learn how to get booked on The Village Co., respond to requests quickly, and manage your availability to maximise your chances of securing bookings.

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Step-by-step guide:

Browse Babysitting Requests:

  • Browse available job listings posted by parents, filtering by criteria that match your skills, availability and location.

Express your Interest:

  • If a listing fits your skills and schedule, you can express interest directly and easily connect with the family. Remember, responding fast improves your chances of getting booked.

Connect with Family:

  • Once a parent selects you from those who expressed interest, our chat feature allows you to finalize details, ask any further questions, and confirm scheduling or other specifics.

  • Check the app regularly for any changes, especially leading up to your booking.

Confirm the Booking:

  • When both you and the family agree, the booking is confirmed, locking in the date and time.
  • Review any special requirements, contact details, and finalise preparations as needed for the babysitting appointment.

Handling Cancellations:

  • If you need to cancel, do so as early as possible and notify the family through the app.
  • Keep cancellations to a minimum to avoid affecting your chances of future bookings.