Sitters Association
Membership BenefitsSitters Association offers 4 membership types:
- Professional Sitters Membership – For all Professional Sitters
- Sitters Academy Membership – For Trainee Sitters. With our Sitters Academy membership we help provide the right education & standards to create quality sitters
- Business Membership – Offering a Business membership for sitting organizations
- Partner Sponsors Membership – For Organizations supporting the Sitters Association & it’s members, as well as offer benefits to sitting clients
Each membership type offers different benefits, designed to each bring quality standards to the world of sitting.
Professional Sitter Membership Benefits
Professional Sitter Membership
Being a professional member is not just about being a registered & recognised Professional Sitter.
It’s about demonstrating high standards while supporting the sitting lifestyle. Whether a digital nomad, remote worker, student, retired, or simply want to enjoy the occasional sit, it’s important to understand what is involved, know what to do in an emergency, know the law, & make the most from being a Sitter.
PROFESSIONAL Sitter MEMBERship BENEFITS
- Sitters Association Professional Sitter Membership
- Recognition as a Professional Sitter
- Assistance to help you operate as a freelance sitter
- Payment Protection & access to Sitters Association Mediation Assistance
- “Sitting Surgery” events to help sitters get the most from sitting
- Personalised Smart Tag – for time tracking, location recording & access to emergency information
- A signature logo to use on emails, invoices etc.
Other member benefits include discounts on the following services:
- Screening services e.g. DBS checking
- Accreditation training & examinations
- Sitters Academy Training Courses
- Access to discounted partner sponsor services
- Indemnity Insurance with option to pay annually, monthly, or per sit
Upgrades include:
- Access to Members only courses from Sitters Academy
- Business Membership
Sitters Academy Membership
Sitters Academy Membership
Our Sitters Academy is not about simply gaining qualifications.
It’s about training to be a better Sitter, or to gain new skills to aid sitting, gaining improved knowledge & build on existing experience to progressively improve skills to use on sits, & at home.
Sitters Academy Membership Benefits
- Sitters Academy Membership
- Access to all included online Learning Management System courses
- Access to Fortnightly Sitter Onboarding Q&A sessions
- Assistance to help you learn & gain real practical hands-on experience
Other member benefits include discounts on the following services:
- Screening services e.g. DBS checking from IDV.org.uk or other screening partners
- Accreditation training & examinations
- Sitters Academy Training Paid Courses from Trusted Partners
- Access to discounted partner sponsor services
- Indemnity Insurance with option to pay annually, monthly, or per sit
Upgrades include:
- Professional Sitter Membership for becoming a freelance sitter
- Business Membership to help you run your own sitting business
Business Membership
Business Membership BENEFITS
Being a Sitting business is not simply about finding & doing bookings.
It’s about providing high quality standards that bring back repeat customers again & again, & being able to manage their needs, avoid clashes, & maximise your productivity.
Business Membership Benefits
- Sitters Association Business Membership
- Assistance to help you operate as a sitting business
- Payment Protection & access to Sitters Association Mediation Assistance
- Access to Deposit Holding Services for increased client & Sitter protection (*)
- “Sitting Surgery” events to help Sitters get the most from sitting
- A Sitters Association Business Membership signature logo to use on emails, invoices etc.
- Business Member Benefits Cover for all employees (excludes freelancers)
- Business process review assistance
Other member benefits include discounts on the following services:
- Screening services e.g. DBS checking from IDV.org.uk or other screening partners
- SIA Licencing assistance
- Business Tools access/licencing options (including a scheduling tool & a time & location tracking system)
- Accreditation & training access & examinations
- Sitters Academy Training Paid Courses from Trusted Partners
- Access to discounted partner sponsor services
- Indemnity Insurance with option to pay annually, monthly, or per sit
Upgrades include:
- Sitters Academy access for business employees
- Business Membership to help you run your own sitting business
(*) Extra fees may apply subject to exceeding transaction limits
Sponsor & Partner Membership
Partner & Sponsor BENEFITS
Being a partner/sponsor is not about advertising or placement.
Instead, it’s about supporting the growing & changing community of sitters & clients who recognise the value of personalised care that sitting provides.
Sponsor & Partner Membership Benefits
- Ability to appear as a Sitters Association Partner Sponsor
- Inclusion in promotional activities
- Promotion at events
- Ability to sponsor an award
Our Sponsors include:
- IDV.org.uk – ID Verification & Screening services
- Insurance – Broker & Underwriter for insurance services
- Commission Jobs – Additional Income Opportunities
- Pet Products – ICE Pet Tags
- Commercial Smart Tags – Inventory Management labelling & reporting technology
- Smart Inspiration 1 Day Workshops – Tackling Those Tricky To-do’s Together
- Reality.Training – Virtual & Augmented Training – In Person or remote.
- BMS Mediation Services
…and more. Click here to visit our list
Four very different flavours
The 4 types of membership each offer something of great value to the sitting community.
Whichever one suits you, join now, or contact us to discuss the advantages of being a Sitters Association member.