Senior citizens based in Manila and are interested to work in the travel sector may now join a government-funded training to become an accredited community tour guide in Intramuros, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Tuesday.

The agency said the seminar is free of charge, with 30 slots open for interested applicants.

The seminar, conducted in coordination with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, and will focus on teaching the participants the history of the walled city and the basics of becoming a tour guide.

To qualify, they must be a resident of Manila City, physically fit, age 60 and above, and be able to converse in English.

Applicants need only to submit their accomplished application form (link: http://bit.ly/45o7cwH), curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, 2×2 ID picture, and a copy of their senior citizen ID from the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) to the NCSC’s email address at secadna@ncsc.gov.ph until Aug. 22.

The agency clarified that all applicants will undergo screening.

Only those accepted would be able to join the seven-day seminar and the DOT accreditation process.

The DOT accreditation, it added, is a separate process that may need other documentary requirements. (PNA)