Become a City Guide
If you love San Francisco and are passionate about sharing its history, architecture, and lore, consider becoming a volunteer guide with us!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Enjoy meeting visitors from around the world
- Have an interest in public speaking, and the history and culture of SF
- Be able to navigate city blocks and speak clearly
- Can commit to a minimum of 12 tours a year
REQUIREMENTS:
- Review and understand the application process as described below
- If accepted, a program enrollment fee of $295
- Attend all 8 training sessions:
- Lectures by San Francisco subject matter experts
- Tips from experienced guides on giving successful tours
- Starts in February, given on non-consecutive Saturdays, 10am-4pm
- 2025 Dates (2 weeks between sessions unless noted)
- S1: Feb 22, 2025
- S2: Mar 8, 2025
- S3: Mar 22, 2025
- S4: Apr 5, 2025
- (3-week gap)
- S5: Apr 26, 2025
- S6: May 10, 2025
- (1-week gap)
- S7: May 17, 2025
- S8: May 31, 2025
- Attend 6 or more City Guides tours during the training program window
- Lead successful first tour within 3-4 months after the end of the training
BENEFITS:
- Enjoy extensive reading lists and mentoring
- Learn more about San Francisco and share what you love
- Participate in continuing education
- Receive quarterly newsletters
- Annual appreciation party and other social events
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The application window for the Class of 2025 is now open.
Please complete and submit this application form: SF City Guide Volunteer Application – San Francisco City Guides (sfcityguides.org)
Answers to all *’d questions are required to be considered.
The deadline for filing an application is 5pm Monday, December 2, 2024. Applications received by Friday, November 8, will have first access to the January 2025 interview schedule.
For more information, please call the City Guides office 415-375-0468 or send an email to gro.sediugyticfs@sruot.
