They want to see dedication on your part. Having a resume really sets you apart. Be creative and include skills you learned in school or in any extra-curricular activities you do. This shows punctuality and dedication. If you plan answers to these questions beforehand, you'll be a lot more confident.
Nobody expects it.
You can, however, stand out from the competition by putting together a nice one-pager on yourself. List the dates of service and the ages of the kids. You might even want to include some of the special chores you helped with. With the permission of the parents, you should surely include their names and phone numbers as references. It Discussions about jobs are going on now on the ChickBoards and Razzberry .