Tools & Guides to Make Student Travel Easier
Welcome to your Teacher Resources page. Whether you are exploring Global Service Adventures for the first time or already planning your next trip with us, this is where you'll find tools and guides to help every step of the way. These resources were created to support you in organizing safe, educational, and memorable travel experiences for your students. They're here to make planning smoother and to help you feel fully prepared before, during, and after your trip.
Educator Resources & Planning Tools
Our Trip Planning Process
See the step-by-step timeline for planning your student trip, including key milestones and who's responsible at each stage.
Fundraising Guide
Practical fundraising strategies, templates, and event planning guides to help every student raise the funds needed to travel.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities and financial assistance for students who demonstrate financial need and merit.
Teacher Benefits
Rewarding educators who inspire the next generation with free travel, professional development, and more.
Trip Promotion 101
Discover tips and tools to help you promote your trip, build excitement, and boost student participation.
Webinars & Info Sessions
Easily manage manifests, payments, forms, deadlines, and updates in one secure dashboard to streamline trip planning.
Focus on Safety
Discover how our safety standards and planning help protect students and support teachers throughout each trip.
Flights and Travel
Review travel logistics, packing lists, and flight information to help students stay organized and ready for travel day.
How To Use Your
Trip Planning Toolkit
These resources are here to make planning simple, communication easy, and your group confident from day one. Use them throughout your journey with GSA to stay organized, set clear expectations, and help students and families know exactly what's coming next.
How to get the most out of your Trip Planning Toolkit:
- Start with Our Trip Planning Process for a big-picture view of what happens when, so you always know what to expect and what's next.
- Make the Educator Resources your home base for essential trip details, updates, and the information you'll want at your fingertips and ready to share.
- Share links or downloadable PDFs with students and parents so everyone is working from the same information.
- Review Focus on Safety and Code of Conduct early, ideally at your first meeting, to build trust and set your group up for success.
- Use the Fundraising Guide to build momentum and help make participation possible for every student.
Trip Planning
Toolkit
We're Here to Help
Global Service Adventures has supported educators for over 20 years. Our team is here to make sure every part of your student travel experience is well planned, safe, and meaningful. If you have any additional questions or need help using any of these materials, your GSA Travel Specialist is always available to guide you. If you haven't yet been connected with a GSA Travel Specialist, request a quote below.