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Planning School Group Travel

Plan your school trip with a dedicated Global Works director, support with enrollment and forms, and trip leaders who travel with your group. We help organize the itinerary, coordinate with a partner travel agency for group flights, and prepare with school chaperones before departure.

What to Expect

Pre-Travel Resources

Promotional Materials

A Trip Kit will be provided to help spread the word about the program and recruit students. The Trip Kit includes itineraries, a personalized webpage, and resources for conducting effective informational meetings.

Group Airfare Quotes & Reservations

Global Works collaborates with a professional travel agency to handle quotes, reservations, and the group ticketing process. Many airlines allow space to be reserved for the group without any upfront payment.

Insurance & Finance

Global Works partners with battleface to offer emergency medical/evacuation insurance and program interruption/cancellation insurance. Payments can be coordinated through the school or with individual families. Payment plans are also available.

Global Works Login Page

Each participant and chaperone will receive a personalized Login Page, which serves as the central resource for medical forms, insurance details, a packing list, travel day instructions, and other pertinent program details.

Final Trip Details & Trip Leader Communication

Before departure, Global Works trip leaders meet with school chaperones to review the trip and answer questions. Use this meeting to discuss student needs, supervision, emergency contacts, and how your chaperones and our leaders will work together. Participants receive a detailed calendar, Global Works t-shirts, luggage tags, and emergency contact cards. Read about our safety planning with school trip organizers.

Teachers Travel Free

Teachers can hop on a plane at no cost, making it easier to organize a transformative experience for students without financial stress.

On-Trip Support & Communication

24/7 Home Office Support

Chaperones, parents/guardians, and participants have access to a Global Works Director anytime during the program through 24-hour on-call support.

24/7 Trip Leader Support

Global Works trip leaders live and travel with your group throughout the program, including overnight, alongside your school’s chaperones. They lead activities and handle day-to-day logistics. Learn more about leader training, supervision, and emergency support.

Blog Updates

The group will send written updates and photos from the field, which the Global Works home office will post to the blog. Parents/guardians receive notifications with each trip journal update.

Post-Travel Certifications & Photos

Community Service Certificates

After the program concludes, Community Service Certificates are emailed to each student, indicating the number of service hours completed.

Photo Sharing

Photos will be taken by leaders through out the program, and families receive a link to download photos from the trip.

Bring it Home!

Following the program, Global Works offers ideas for bridging this educational experience and applying insights gained from service and cultural immersion at home.

Get Started!

Global Works is excited to begin this journey. Follow these steps to start planning a Global Works program:

  • Step 1: Get a Quote
    Complete a Trip Planner on the Global Works website to receive a personalized itinerary.
  • Step 2: Trip Kit
    Receive full logistical support and customized materials to help promote the trip and recruit students.
  • Step 3: Easy Enrollment
    Global Works manages the enrollment process and forms. Representatives are available to attend informational meetings for interested participants.
  • Step 4: Travel with Purpose!
    Embark on an unforgettable journey with a full-time, professional Global Works trip leader and 24-hour home office support.
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