Hello, I’m relatively “new” to this local guide stuff, so please apologize if my question is stupid 
I like writing reviews on Maps and collecting points to level up (i just like leveling up stuff :D). But i recently found out, that there are benefits for each level. Now to my question: what benefits and how do they work? Do i get an email with all the info? I’m a little bit confused so I’d like to ask someone who has more insight in this whole thing 
Thank you in advance fellow guides
Hi @WowiKarowi
first of all “Welcome to the only official online community forum for Local Guides: Connect. Connect is a place for members of the Local Guides program around the world to share their experiences and to connect with other Local Guides in a single place.”
This is the first of the information that you will find in “14 helpful tips for using Connect” - The post will give you a full and detailed introduction about The community
Regarding benefits, “Perks are offered to Local Guides from time to time as a thank you for contributing great content on Google Maps. You may receive a perk because you’ve consistently shared high-quality contributions, reached a certain level, or often review a category related to a perk. Perks may be offered to Local Guides in particular regions.”
Read the complete post for more information about perks, and about the settings for receiving an email with the updates information: Question about a Local Guides perk email? Read this first
Do you have a doubt about how to do something? The Help desk is here for you,with a long list of post with detailed indications on how to post.
Which kind of contents we share in the community? What are Connect topics? will give you an explanation
Welcome aboard @WowiKarowi ! To answer your question, hopefully, when you have earned or achieved a certain level, you will be alerted via email; that email will instruct you on how to go about redeeming said reward. Hope that helps and welcome again!