SF City Guide Volunteer Application

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If you love San Francisco, and are passionate about sharing its history, architecture and lore, consider becoming a volunteer guide with us! Please complete and submit this application form prior to December 1, 2026. Answers to all questions are required for consideration. If your application is accepted and you have been scheduled for training, a $295 registration fee will be required to cover the cost of lecturers, venues and training materials.

Please submit your application below and a member of our New Guide Training Committee will reach out to in December regarding the next steps.

Financial aid and/or an installment payment plan is available upon request

Volunteer Guide Application – 2027

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  • Contact Information


  • Interest in SF City Guides

  • During which hours are you available for volunteer assignments?

  • Professional Background


  • Conditions and Agreement

    Please carefully read these conditions for acceptance into class and indicate your agreement by checking the box provided:

    If accepted as a member of the City Guides training class, I agree to commit my time and attention as a volunteer to further the objectives of the City Guides mission, namely a dedication to sharing the history, stories, and beauty of San Francisco. I understand that if accepted, I must pay a $295 training fee to guarantee my place in the Class of 2027. This non-refundable fee will help cover the cost of City Guides jacket, name tag, outside speaker honorariums, and other associated training costs..

    I agree to commit myself to a minimum of 10 scheduled tours per year.

    It is my intention to use the training received to prepare a tour and be available for regular scheduling within 3 to 4 months after the end of the training course.

    I understand that all gratuities/donations accepted by me as a result of any City Guide tour will be turned over to San Francisco City Guides as a donation to the organization.

    By checking the “Agree” box I acknowledge that I understand and agree to the role of a City Guide volunteer and the requirements of the education and training class as presented above.