# Make a difference for your community! Pals on average earn $22 hr* ## Become a Papa Pal - the side gig you will love Mobile number Papa will text you a code to verify your phone number and coordinate your work as a Papa Pal. Get Started What you'll assist with: Companionship Meal Prep Errands House Tasks ## Getting Started is Easy ### Provide your information - Have a valid U.S. state government-issued driver’s license - Provide proof of Insured vehicle (model year 2010 or newer), with insurance policy in your name ### Complete Qualification Steps - Answer some questions that help us understand whether you will be a good fit! - Take our “Papa Safety Training” so that you are best prepared for visits. - Verify your identity by uploading your driver’s license and taking a quick selfie. - Provide consent so we can run a “Background Check.” ### Approved, Now it’s Time to Go! - Open the Papa Pal app to view the video - Add your bank information to get paid! - Find visits and start helping Papa members! ## Working as a Papa Pal is a win-win Earn money while our community members get a friendly, helping hand. ## Make a difference in members’ lives By becoming a Papa Pal you’ll feel good about helping people and giving back to those in your community. ## Control your part-time work schedule Papa Pals have complete control over their work schedules! Take on as many or as few of the available visits you want to. ## Earn extra money Pals earn a base rate of $13-$18 an hour, plus bonuses and one-way commute mileage to each visit (if commute pay applies to your market). _*Rates may vary by location._ ## Manage your work through the Papa Pal app Easily see all visits near you, filter and select the ones that work best, and set your own schedule. Download the [Papa Pal app](/content/pals/pal-app/index.html) today. ### Papa Pal safety is a top priority and we are committed to making sure you have a safe visit each and every time. For more information visit [Papa Pal Safety](/content/resources/pal-safety/papa-pal-safety/index.html). ## NO prior health care experience is required to be a Papa Pal! - Your visits will NOT involve administering medication or hands-on contact. - No previous health care training is required. ## Are you a good fit to be a Papa Pal? Get a sneak-peak into the tasks you’ll be doing while on the clock. ### Run errands Pick up groceries or medications for members, along with other items that make life a little easier. ### Give rides Give members a lift to the doctor’s office, the bank, or anywhere they need to go. ### Assist with pets Assist in walking or filling a water or food bowl for a member’s pet. ### Provide tech support Help members download and access apps, teach a member how to use video calls, or send an email. ### Assist in the home Assist members with laundry, light cleaning, meal prep, light organization, and more. ### Provide companionship Engage in great conversations, watch movies, play board games, go for a walk, and more. ## You'll love being a Papa Pal [**Meet Bernie & His Papa Pal Marco**](/content/resources/blog/meet-bernie-and-his-papa-pal-marco/index.html) Bernie, a retired construction worker, looks forward to his weekly coffee and Spanish rock listening sessions with Marco, a local college student. ### What they do together: - Light House Tasks - Grocery Shopping - Coffee Runs - Jam Sessions [**Meet Brian & His Papa Pal Kristin**](/content/resources/blog/meet-brian-and-his-papa-pal-kristin/index.html) Papa Pal Kristin helps Brian with errands, organization, and meal prep. Brian raves about the green bean casserole recipe she made for Christmas. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where can I find more details on the role of a Papa Pal? _open accordion item_ ### How are Papa’s Community Standards enforced? _open accordion item_ ### What are Papa’s Community Standards? _open accordion item_ ### Who can be a Papa Pal? _open accordion item_ ### What documents will I need? _open accordion item_ ### Do Papa Pals need to have health care experience? _open accordion item_ ### What assistance do Papa Pals provide? _open accordion item_ ### Can I visit with the same member again? _open accordion item_ ### How does Papa Pal pay work? _open accordion item_ Make a difference in your community with fulfilling, part-time work.