Calendar Dates

[Gazeebo]

Hello, is there a calendar whereby we can put dates that we’re available for sitting please?

[Karen_E]

Hi @Gazeebo. There is a calendar function sitters can use to show their availability, but it’s a bit buried, and most sitters don’t use it, or don’t use it consistently. And most pet owners don’t seem to look at it either when sending out invitations.

Here’s another thread on this topic you might want to look at for more on this topic:

Manage Availability, Delete Old Applications and unlike sits?

Hi fellow sitters: A few questions: (1) How do you manage sitter availability on the calendar? I have ignored this in the past, but have been getting a lot of invites for dates I am not available. I am using the website and see where it says “manage availability” and added in future start and end dates, saved it, but it still shows I am available from now up to the dates I entered. I do not see a way to block off dates I am not available. I know other folks have had issues with this tool as we…

[Karen_E]

And here, from another discussion, are the directions for adding your available dates using an iPhone:

Good lord- this is not intuitive, but here you go:
1- go to your profile icon in app, scroll down and click the “View” under availability
2- calendar screen will appear- click edit in top right
3- scroll down to section for “my sitter profile” and open that
4- click the “manage availability” green text
5- add dates you ARE available- note that the calendar will auto-mark you unavailable for any agreed sit dates you take within that timeframe.

The steps should be close to those for Androids, if not exactly the same.

Here’s the other conversation:

How to update my available on mobile ?

Hello, I’ve had lots of reach outs for dates I can’t do and I’m always polite and usually respond. Recently, a homeowner got mad at me for not updating my calendar. My calendar? I didn’t know this existed I said. Is there any way to update my calendar THROUGH THE MOBILE APP ON IOS, which is how I engage with the platform? Feeling easily-able to update my calendar would be a boon! That greatly increases the likelihood my calendar will be current. Thank you!

[ELNF]

Well, I’ve tried that on the app and can’t see anything about “availability” or “my sitter profile” so cannot update my available dates.

On the site, the calendar is far too cumbersome, having to stop start dates. Why can’t we just strike out dates that we aren’t available due to holidays, appointments, family committments etc. If the calendar was more user friendly more of us would use it correctly and there would be fewer frustrated HO’s & sitters.

[Sazzi21]

Hi, I know how to select dates to search for sits but can i also add selected dates to share with home and pet owners looking for sitters.
Any advise appreciated and thankyou for any help…

[Therese]

Hi @Sazzi21
If you have a look at the previous comments on this thread, it should give you good advice.
If you have additional questions, do ask here or you can also use the spyglass on the top right hand side using keywords to look for information on other threads.

I hope this helps.

[Sazzi21]

Thankyou for your message, I will have a search through…