I’d like sitters perspective here as well as owners.
I prefer that potential sitters have undergone ID verification or some vetting through TH. And have a Criminal Record Check, especially IF they are new to TH and don’t have a lot of reviews. I take it on a case by case basis.
However, I was searching through the Forums and see some discussion about disclosing personal information to third parties, issues with TH website, etc.
In the past I have had some sitters willingly send me copies of their drivers lisc, passport, criminal record check, etc. That was appreciated and gave me peace of mind.
If I request criminal record checks because there aren’t many reviews, new to the site, etc. and there is some pushback, then I move on.
I’ve added this to my listing but also fear that potential sitters will be worried about disclosing personal information through TH or other means. I had people email me copies of their passports, which wasn’t at my suggestion.
I don’t know how that information can be shared so that sitters feel comfortable disclosing and owners can have more peace of mind. Nor am I sure how to word this in my profile and when requesting so as not to sound accusatory.
Someone who I don’t know will be staying in my home, with access to all of my belongings, taking care of my beloved family member, so I’d like as much as information about them as possible.
How do you all manage?