Social Impact Project for Design & Build Mountain Biking Trails to Support Sustainable Ecotourism
Project Description and Impact
In our ecotourism line of action, we work with rural communities and Ejidos developing new economic alternatives for a sustainable present. In this project we will expand local MTB trails by 70 km in the next 12 months. The Experteer will play a key role in scouting, evaluating terrain, design, build and test this trail expansion. This project involves hands-on manual work. No heavy machinery available, however local communities will provide the workforce necessary to carry out the build plan. The Experteer will act as project leader and will manage building crews. Will also inteact with other stakeholders like local, regional, and international tour operators to promote visiting the trail system.
The Experteer will pass along your knowledge to build local capacities and enable the community to continue to grow after your project is over.
In the design stage, issues like market orientation and local services will be taken into account.
The Experteer must be well acquainted with international trail building standards and norms (IMBA).
Learning Opportunity
You will experience rural living in Mexico first had. You will be impacted by the beauty of our natural ecosystems yet realize the hardship rural communities face in day to day life. You will learn about our local culture, light sense of humor and our permanent thrive to conservation of our natural resources. You will see tremendous economic contrast in the Valle de Bravo area, the very rich with their weekend town houses and ranches and the very poor living a few hills away.
Participating in local fairs and traditions will make you understand our history and character a lot better.
You will learn about the great work that NGO´s do in serveral areas to build a sustainable community.
You will experience kindness from the hard working rural families.
Accommodation
To be determined with the selected candidate
About the Hosting Organization
FONDO PROCUENCA VALLE DE BRAVO, A.C. is a Non-profit working on Humanitarian Aid & Social Services, EdTech & Online Learning, Banking & Financial Services, Renewable Energy & CleanTech, Climate & Conservation, Agriculture & Food Security, Food & Beverage Retail, Construction & Engineering, Sports & Fitness, Tourism & Hospitality.
