Become a WGA Aspiring guide

Become a WGA Aspiring Guide

I am an aspiring Wilderness Guide and want to become a WGA member

The WGA Aspiring Guide membership is intended for trainees and early-stage wilderness guides who are actively building experience and working towards professional certification within the WGA framework.

Who is this for?

  • Trainees or interns working with a WGA-affiliated organisation or institute
  • Students following a recognised training pathway towards WGA Level 1 or higher
  • Developing guides gaining supervised field and guiding experience

What this membership is (and is not)

  • It is: a recognised developmental membership within the WGA
  • It is not: a certification level and does not allow independent guiding

How to apply as an Aspiring Guide

  1. Complete the online WGA Aspiring Guide assessment form below.
  2. Your application will be reviewed by the WGA Applications Team.
  3. Once approved, you will receive a payment request for the Aspiring Guide membership.
  4. After payment, your membership becomes active and you will be listed on the WGA website.

WGA Aspiring Guide application form

Please complete the form below carefully. Make sure your contact details are correct and that you provide sufficient background information to allow a smooth review process.

How can I join the WGA as a WGA aspiring guide?