with local guide program we can help billions of peoples without any problem or much hard work . just you need to take photos a round you like restaurants, food, park ,shops etc and upload it on google , also you can add or edit place on google , now a day more and more peoples using google map for near by information and getting review of place ,in that case our review and photos can help them to choose what they want. now i am at level 9 and when i see my profile ,i can see how many peoples see my photos-videos and reviews that inspiration give me more energy to work hard as a local guide and upload more photos - place etc.
by profession i am service engineer so for my work i travel world wide , before join local guide i spent my extra time in hotel room watching tv and mobile ,but after join local guide program, in my extra time wherever i am , i visit near by area know that -take photos ,reviews and upload it on google maps that way i can get a chance to gain my knowledge also add and edit places on map.
i have also trusted street view photographer, i recently bought Samsung gear 360 camera for taking 360 pictures and upload on maps. it is also give us a chance to visit our nearby area know them gain our knowledge and share experience with google to help others. i love this program and i will continue to share experience with google