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.

Answers to all *’d questions are required to be considered. 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.