Question 1

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

Accepted Answer

1- Review and pick the service that best suits your needs. 
2- Request your service dates through the booking calendar.(https://lmawebdesigns.wixsite.com/bgbuddy/calendar)    
3- Complete your booking by making a $45 deposit.
4- Meet up with your Buddy at the agreed date/time/place.
5- Pay the balance of your booking directly to your Buddy.

Your buddy may contact you regarding any request details or specific questions you have listed on your booking.

Question 2

WHAT SERVICE SHOULD I BOOK?

Accepted Answer

HOTEL HANGOUT:  This is the service If you are heading out for a few hours and need someone to keep an eye on the kids at the hotel.
HELPING HANDS:  This is the service you want if you are looking for someone to assist and stay with your party to help you out.   Your buddy can stay back with younger ones at the ride exits, push the stroller, and literally be an extra set of hands to make your day easier. 
PARENT PLAY:  This is the service you want if you are looking for some grown up time away from your little ones.  Your buddy will take the kids to all their fun kid places so you are free to enjoy time on your own.

Question 3

DO I HAVE TO PAY ADMISSION FOR THE BUDDY?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you have to pay for the general admission for your Buddy for any outting that requires admission.

You will have to pay for any upgrades to your admission that would require your Buddy to be present, like VIP seating at shows or fast passes if your buddy is riding with your party.

You will have to pay any fees for parking or admission to hotel properties and/or other venues your buddy will need access to.

Question 4

DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR FOOD FOR MY BUDDY?

Accepted Answer

This is not a requirement but If you are booking a service over 5 hours, we would deeply appreciate if you provided a meal or snack for your buddy.

If you are booking a special meal for a party/event or special dining option that requires attendance from your buddy, then you are responsible for their meal.

Question 5

AM I REQUIRED TO TIP MY BUDDY?

Accepted Answer

While you are not required to tip, you are more than welcome to show your appreciation to your Buddy through cash tips!  
All buddies keep 100% of their tips, so if you are happy with their work, let them know!

As you can imagine, good word of mouth is a great way for us to get the word out and be able to offer amazing services for years to come, so if your experience using our service was appreciated, please leave us a great review!

Question 6

WILL THE BUDDY KEEP ME UPDATED?

Accepted Answer

YES!  Our buddy's are happy to provide parents with updates on their child(s) day through pictures and text messages throughout their experience.

You can also check your buddy's exact location using google maps "share my location" so you can see how their day progresses.

Google Share Instructions:
 https://support.google.com/maps/answer/7326816?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop (https://support.google.com/maps/answer/7326816?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop)  Some phone service signals are weak in certain areas, so to help with this issue, we have a designated, secure Telegram chat line that can be used to keep parents in the loop during their service as well.

Question 7

WHAT SAFETY MEASURES DO YOU OFFER?

Accepted Answer

• We run background checks on all Virginia Beach buddy's and suggest you do as well.  
 • Parents may receive background information on their buddy prior to the service beginning to do their own check as well.
 • Parents can also utilize google maps "share my location" feature to track location throughout the day.
 • Parents can receive photo and text updates throughout the day via text, email or telegram.

Question 8

What kinds of things will I do as a VB Buddy?

Accepted Answer

Every Buddy is unique and offers their own flare to the services.  Depending on the services you allow, you could be doing anything from standing in queue lines all day to ride coasters, hang out with the littles who want no part in adventures, chaperoning older kids who just need an adult to linger "in case", changing diapers, getting drink refills, bathroom breaks etc...

There will be times kids need a break and maybe the little you are watching is in sensory overload or maybe mom just needs a break.

You are never expected to do ANYTHING outside the lines of caring for a family in a normal sitting capacity, except things that are different being in a theme park.

Question 9

Why not just do this on my own?

Accepted Answer

You can but we have set this up to make becoming a Buddy totally worth your time/effort with zero cost to you, so why would you?

Being a Buddy cost's you nothing and our fee is upfront and transparent for everyone to see.   No shady biz here!   
We run and maintain the website, the booking services and marketing of the services.  For that, we collect the $45 deposit for every booking, which covers our end.

Each Buddy collects everything else so you have funds in your hands (or bank account) prior to the booked service beginning, so you are in control of how much you make and even how you collect it.

You are free to extend time with your booking family, negotiate rates, meals, time off etc... You don't have to report anything to us (just take care of your tax obligations as you would any other sitting jobs) and you keep everything outside the $45 booking fee that we collect to book.

How Does This Work?