Hello @kathycalderbank and welcome to the forum. Here you can find lots of advice in past posts, as well a community of members who are here to help you succeed.
I encourage you to browse past posts and see what may be helpful to you. Use the magnifying glass to search key words.
You have joined at a time when sitters are in great demand, in part because of the huge increase in pets joining homes during the pandemic. Perhaps your sitter profile could be improved? Most of us do routine reviews of our own profiles, especially when we want to incorporate tips we learn about on the forum. I encourage you to add your sitter profile to your forum username/profile so that homeowners can view it and members can give constructive feedback.
Perhaps check your profile against this sitter guidelines blog post and see if you are covering what’s suggested.
Ask yourself:
- Have I added enough photos showing my love of pets and perhaps hobbies and interests?
- Have I added three references to my profile?
- Have I detailed my experience with caring for various pets?
- Have I included any special skills that would allow me to stand out and be noticed?
- Have I shared my experience in caring for a home and property?
- Is my availability calendar complete? To make sure, review this excellent post.
- Have I shown the homeowners that I can be decisive but also know when to first consult them?
- Have I offered ways for them to meet me (in person or video) to answer any of their concerns?
Your profile is similar to a job resume. Fine tune it so that it sells you, but is still honest. Show a homeowner why they should at least connect with you. Most important of all, take a local sit to get that first all-important review. Some homeowners will only consider sitters with reviews. You may not think that’s fair, but it is what it is. 
Francine,
Volunteer Forum Moderator 