Join the team
Shape the future of the guiding profession
WFTGA is run by tourist guides, for tourist guides — every President, Board member, Area Representative and convention helper started exactly where you are now. Whether you have an hour a month or want to lead a portfolio: there is a place for you in our worldwide team.
Sebastian Frankenberger
President, WFTGA — “We can’t wait to welcome you.”
Ways to get involved
Six doors into the Federation — pick yours. Many of our leaders started as convention volunteers or delegates, grew into Area Representatives and later joined the Executive Board.
Member of an association
The foundation of everything: join your local WFTGA member association — or help found one where none exists yet.
- Cultour Card benefits worldwide
- Training and CPD through the Academy
- Part of the global professional network
Delegate of your association
Represent your association at the General Assembly: vote on the future of the Federation, elect the Executive Board and bring your country’s voice to the world stage.
- A vote in all Federation decisions
- Direct line to the Executive Board
- The first step into international work
Volunteer at a convention
Help make our international conventions happen — from registration desks to workshops and tours. The best way to experience WFTGA from the inside.
- Meet guides from 50+ countries
- Behind the scenes of a world convention
- Friendships that last a lifetime
Area Representative
Be the face of WFTGA in your world region: first contact for associations and guides, helping new associations get started and existing ones connect.
- Officially represent the Federation in your region
- Build the guiding community where you live
- Springboard towards the Executive Board
Executive Board
Lead the Federation: the volunteer Executive Board is elected for two years at each Convention. Candidates must be actively practising tourist guides. Detailed role descriptions are available for members.
- Shape the global strategy of the profession
- Work with UNESCO, UN Tourism and partners
- Lead a portfolio that matches your strengths
Advertised positions
From time to time we advertise specific roles — volunteer task forces, co-opted specialists or paid support positions. Current openings are published on this page.
- Clearly defined tasks and time frames
- Work with an international team
- Make a visible difference for guides worldwide
Apply now
One form for everything — tell us who you are and how you would like to get involved, and the right person on the team will get back to you personally. During election periods, formal Executive Board nominations run through a separate official form announced to all member associations.