International

You want to Adventure abroad with your unit?

Experience an international trip and enjoy the sights of another country, taste the food and speak the language.

Follow the guide below and you will be adventuring before you know it!

## **International Trip Road Map** ### **Adventure Abroad with Your Unit** Experience the sights of another country, taste the food, and speak the language. Follow this guide to embark on your international adventure! ### Timeframes * **9-18 months before the trip:** Leader in Charge must have or be working towards necessary qualifications (Section Leadership & Section Going Away With, and Travel Abroad). * **12 months before the trip:** * **9 months before the trip:** * **8 weeks before the trip:** REN (International Residential Event Notification) must be signed off. * **4 weeks before the trip:** * International Health Form & Consent Form must be received, reviewed, and stored. * The trip commences. ### Key Steps and Considerations **Planning and Preparation** * **Permission to Plan:** Must be submitted to and signed off by the County Commissioner and County International Advisor. * **International Residential Event Notification (REN):** To be submitted electronically, updated as needed, and resubmitted. * **Risk Assessments:** International Risk Assessment Checklist must be completed. * **Planning:** * Logistics: Travel, accommodation, food, sight-seeing, activities. * Fundraising, meetings, social media, clothing and kit, first aid, challenge badges, budget control, customs, language, charter, FCO, GOV.UK. * **Insurance:** Must be in place before any bookings are made. **Parent and Guardian Involvement** * **Parents Meeting:** To discuss plans, share updates, answer questions, and provide documentation. **Formalities and Documentation** * **Forms:** International Health Form and Consent Form must be received, reviewed, and stored. * **Qualifications:** All leaders in attendance must have or gain required qualifications. **Post-Trip** * **Feedback:** Collect feedback from participants and leaders to inform future trips. * **Finances:** Finalize accounts. **Additional Considerations:** * Passports, GHIC, briefing weekends, badges, first aid, challenge badges, budget control, customs, language, charter, FCO, GOV.UK.

INTOPS: Apply now for International Trips in 2027

Do you want to take part in an adventure? Do you want to make lasting memories with like minded girls? Are you a Guide, Ranger, or Young Leader in Somerset, born between 31 August 2008 and 1 July 2013? Then you’re invited to apply for an unforgettable adventure. If selected, you’ll have the chance to…

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Six Somerset Girlguiding members have achieved something remarkable: every single one was selected at Region for International Opportunities (INTOPS). Their journeys will soon take them to Croatia and India, but before they pack their bags, Poppy, Leah and Ivy, 3 of the 6 selected guides/Rangers, have taken a break from their busy fundraising schedules, and…

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