It is a surprise that i get this email as a passive local guide at google . I gave only small contributions so far and just reach level 5 not so long ago. I wish I can join it but I have no confidence at all (although the possibility still 50:50 to get choose) . I rarely access social media nowadays , not like old time . I rarely posting anything . But , I take this as a motivation for me , to see the bigger picture about being active , learning new things and helping people by sharing positive things and places , especially places that are not known to people out there .
Anyway , good luck 
to everyone who apply . I wish you all get choose and connect with other Local Guides around the world in real life !!! 