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Join a World Trails Network Task Team

The World Trails Network invites you to share your skills and talents with trail enthusiasts from around the world by joining a Task Team.

Task Teams are comprised of international volunteers who collaborate on a variety of projects and initiatives for the betterment of our world’s trails. By joining a Task Team, you can work on meaningful projects with tangible outcomes while connecting and networking with other passionate individuals.

Following the World Trails Conference, the World Trails Network evaluated, streamlined, and reorganized the Task Teams to better serve our trail communities. Visit the World Trails Network website to learn more about the refreshed Task Teams.

To join a Task Team, email the Chair of the Task Team via the link below:

Education & Inclusive Engagement Task Team

Tourism Task Team

Knowledge Task Team

Sustainability Task Team

Communities Task Team

Media Task Team

Arts & Culture Task Team

Conservation Task Team

Digitization & Technology Task Team

Want to join a Task Team but don’t know which one would interest you? Contact the Advisory Council co-chairs Delia Clark or Stephen Couchman for more information.

Deadline to Submit Proposals for the
2024 & 2026 World Trails Conferences is January 31, 2023

There’s still time to request the Guide for Applicants (PDF) outlining the application and selection process for hosts for the next two World Trails Conferences.

Proposals will be accepted from all Organizational Members of the World Trails Network and may also be jointly submitted by organizations working in partnership to host the World Trails Conference.

Email conference@worldtrailsnetwork.org to request the World Trail Conference Guide for Applicants.

Timeline for Host Selection Process

January 31, 2023: Deadline for Proposals

February 2023: Any further information gathered for decision making

March 2023: Decision made, confirmed with a deposit

The World Trails Network in 2023

The World Trails Network Board is looking forward to working with members, supporters, and innovators to make 2023 an exceptional year for trails around the world.

— The World Trails Network Board

Jackie, Julian, Elias, Mathieu, Ali, Elsi, Fivos, Gabriel, Hartmut, Laura, Maya, Fivos, Miranda, Oscar, and Pedro

About the World Trails Network

The World Trails Network was founded in 2012. Since 2015 it has been a non-profit association in Geneva, Switzerland. The Network is the largest globally representative and dedicated trails non-profit organization of its kind, consisting of trail organizations and professional trail experts, working collaboratively for the enhancement and betterment of trails around the world.

The network hosts the biennial World Trails Conference, established in Korea in 2010, and is also the convener of the World Trails Film Festival, amongst other projects and initiatives.

Join the Network

The World Trails Network includes both individual and institutional members. To sign up as a member or to explore our many benefits, please visit our membership page.

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