# Basics

The basics of being a Pal, including our visit standards, ways Pals can earn, and how to use the Papa Pal app.

## Guides

[**Papa Pal 101**  
Being a Pal starts with getting to know the basics like what a Pal does, who Papa members are, and what is required to be a Pal.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/papa-pal-101/index.html)

[**Understanding Pal Earnings**  
Learn about how Pals are paid and what they can earn, plus find out how to set up payments so you can be paid quickly.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/understanding-pal-earnings/index.html)

[**Following Papa Visit Standards**  
Understand the expectations for Pal behavior before, during, and after every visit.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/following-our-visit-standards/index.html)

[**Papa Pal Requirements**  
Discover the essential requirements to become a Pal. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to join our community!  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/papa-pal-requirements/index.html)

[**Using the Papa Pal App**  
The Papa Pal App is key to the Pal experience. Find out how to use it to manage and support visits.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/using-the-papa-pal-app/index.html)

[**Preferred Pal Basics**  
Understand what it means to be a Preferred Pal and how to become one.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/preferred-pal-basics/index.html)

[**The Papa Help Center**  
Learn how to set up a Help Center account, and how to track the status of your support tickets.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/the-papa-help-center/index.html)

[**How to Stay Informed as a Pal**  
Discover how to stay informed about Papa Pal updates and visit opportunities by understanding all the communications sent by Papa.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/how-to-stay-informed-as-a-pal/index.html)

[**Managing Your Earnings Through Stripe**  
Learn how to set up and manage your Stripe account.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/managing-your-earnings-through-stripe/index.html)

[**Papa Pal Agreement**  
Review our Papa Pal Agreement, which outlines Papa Pal responsibilities, obligations, and legal rights, in English or Spanish.  
  
Guide](/content/resources/pal-basics/papa-pal-agreement-2/index.html)

## Pal Basics FAQs

### Where can I become a pal?

### What documents and information will I need?

### Do I need a vehicle to be a pal?

### If my vehicle model year is older than 2010 but in excellent condition, can I still become a Pal?

### Can I do virtual visits?

### What is the background check process?

### How and when do I get paid?