Spare Room Project: Guest FAQs

Guests are individuals looking to enter the publishing industry looking for short- term accommodation in London to complete interviews or work experience.

Q: Is there any legal admin to do?
A: A little bit. We ask guests to confirm their placement and give assurance that all the info they’ve provided is correct. Then guests and hosts are both asked to agree to some basic terms and conditions. Finally, we as that guest and host sign another basic agreement between themselves (which we provide) when they meet.

Q: How long can I stay with one person?
A: Most hosts offer one week, so if you have a six week internship, you may end up with six hosts, or even some gaps between hosts

Q: What happens if something goes wrong with the SRP placement?
A: Email spareroomproject@thesyp.org.uk to discuss it

Q: Are background checks required, for guests or hosts?
A: No. It’s down to individuals to make sure they’re happy with the situation, so we don’t require special checks.

Q: How do you connect guests and hosts?
A: We simply email both of you to make the introductions, then it’s over to you to agree the details, like arrival time.

Q: I have a job interview, not an internship. Can I still apply?
A: Yep, just fill in all the details on the form and we’ll try to help.

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with spareroomproject@thesyp.org.uk.