Hi @IsaiahD, as @iyudhi said, anybody could create a community in Google+ (or any other social network of their preference).
But in order to get supported by us (and included in our My Map), you should be at least Level 3 and attend a training. However, as @TraciC mentioned here, we did not host any trainings in June, but we will be in touch with those eligible for support soon (and who completed the application, of course).
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Hey @IsaiahD, the owners of the unofficial communities need to go through Moderator training first before they can be featured on the map. Have they done this process? More details can be read in the article below:
I have completed the form for the training request. Haven't got any reply though. I thought it was stated that "training is not a requirement"
"While it is not a requirement, trainings are available to select Local Guides Level 3+. Once you’ve created your community, please complete this form. If selected, we’ll be in touch to schedule moderator training. Please note that the Local Guides team supports one community per area and only one owner per community will be tratrained
It's not a requirement in a way that it's not enforced, and you can still run your community without going through training. If that's the case Google won't officially support the community.
Hi @IsaiahD, as @iyudhi said, anybody could create a community in Google+ (or any other social network of their preference).
But in order to get supported by us (and included in our My Map), you should be at least Level 3 and attend a training. However, as @TraciC mentioned here, we did not host any trainings in June, but we will be in touch with those eligible for support soon (and who completed the application, of course).
Local Guides Community Program Manager Due to the volume of private messages Google Moderators receive, I do not read or respond to private messages. Please post publicly so others may benefit from your discussion. Thank you.
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