GoBeyond Enrollment Application | Volunteer and Travel

3. Journey Selection, Terms & Agreements

a. Journey Selection

Before submitting your application, please be sure to check that there is space availability on your first choice journey.
If the availability shows as OPEN, we have space for both boys and girls of the correct age.
LIMITED may mean that we have space for specific ages and / or only boys or only girls.
If the availability shows as CALL, please do just that as we may be down to our final place.
Do not apply for a program that is listed as WAITLIST or CLOSED unless you've spoke with us first, in which case follow the directions below.

Primary Journey*

Your journey selection is not valid. Please reselect a valid journey from the list above.

Is the status of this journey either WAITLIST or CLOSED?*

If your first choice journey shows as WAITLIST or CLOSED, please do not submit your application without speaking to us first. During the call we might suggest that you submit the application without entering your credit card information so that we can collect your details and put you on our waiting list. If you've already taken this step, then please carry on with your application at this point. Otherwise call us on +1.941.924.2115

If this Journeys is full, would you like to select a backup option?*

Yes
No

Back Up Journey*

Your journey selection is not valid. Please reselect a valid journey from the list above.

Are you applying for two GoBeyond Journeys this summer?

Yes
No

Secondary Journey*

Your journey selection is not valid. Please reselect a valid journey from the list above.

Student Questionnaire

GoBeyond has high standards for personal conduct. In addition to our strict, zero tolerance policy for student use of tobacco, alcohol, and/or illegal drugs, we also expect our students to be willing and excited to participate fully in all aspects of the program. Please help us get to know you a little better by completing this questionnaire. Either a parent/guardian or the student applicant can provide the answers to our questions below.

1) What prompted you (the student) to pick this Journey, and what do you and your family hope to gain from the experience?

2) How would you describe your (the student's) participation in a group? What challenges might you (the student) have while living and working in a team environment?

3) Please describe other experiences that you (the student) have had that might be helpful when participating in this trip. Examples could include other travel experiences, community service work, classes or activities that involved extensive teamwork, etc. Do you (the student) have any special talents, skills, or abilities (such as a second language, playing an instrument, construction, babysitting, etc.) that you'd like to share with our staff?

b. Terms & Agreements

Please read the following carefully. It contains important information about your GoBeyond journey and may affect your legal rights if an injury or other loss occurs. These sections must be agreed to and signed by all students of GoBeyond who are 18 years of age at the time of signing or will become 18 during the program (adult Student). If the Student is a minor at the time of signing, at least one parent or guardian (parent and guardian being referred to as Parent) must also sign as evidence of his or her understanding of and agreement to these terms and conditions, on their own behalf and on behalf of the minor Student. When used below, "I" refers to the adult Student and to the Parent of a minor Student.

A copy of this document can also be downloaded from our website at www.gobeyondtravel.com/release or call us for a copy.

Enrollment, Payment, Refund, Cancellation and Dismissal Terms and Agreements

Due to the contractual agreements of GoBeyond, the following procedures and terms shall apply. - 

Most students enroll early to ensure a space in the program of their choice yet there is no set application deadline. To enroll, complete and return this application with the application deposit fee to GoBeyond. The deposit will hold your space up until the first half of tuition is due. Standard application deposit is $750 before April 1st and $1500 on/after April 1st. We accept credit cards for this program deposit payment. This deposit is fully refundable until January 1st in the year of your program; after that date the deposit and all subsequent tuition payments are non-refundable so we strongly suggest participants select the trip cancellation insurance coverage.

On March 1st, one half of the tuition is due in order to secure your space up until the final tuition payment date. The tuition balance is due April 1st. Applications are accepted after these dates where space is available. A $100 late fee will be applied to the balance of tuition outstanding on May 1st. Payment and late fee extensions are given to those applying after these deadline dates, please call for details. Tuition payments are accepted by check or wire transfer. Credit cards may also be used for tuition payments, but the tuition amounts will be slightly higher, as our published tuition fees reflect a 3% discount for direct payment.

Once enrolled, any request to switch programs in the same summer will be considered on a case-by-case basis. It should be understood that it is not our policy to allow program switches within 30 days of the program start date.  If any program is canceled prior to commencement, GoBeyond shall have no liability beyond the refund of deposits and monies paid to them. It is understood that the route and itinerary, facilities, personnel or activities of any program may be changed at the discretion of the director to suit the needs of the program without notice or obligation. Except for flight irregularities, failure to arrive on the designated program start date will be considered as a cancellation unless previously approved by a Program Director.

The Director reserves the right to dismiss any Student who is: A. in breach of (or associated with those in breach of) any agreement as set forth in the student agreement contract or B. anyone who is, in the Director's judgment, detrimental to the program. In any dismissal case, or in the event of a withdrawal from the program for any reason prior to or during a program, it is understood that all fees, including tuition and deposits, are non-refundable. Also, it should be understood that the costs of any additional travel, housing and flights that are incurred for both the departing Student and staff chaperone (when required) are the sole responsibility of the parents. In the unlikely event of a medical emergency or dismissal, parents (or designee authorized to make decisions) must remain contactable at all times throughout the program and hereby agree to be available to coordinate the return of their Student on the same day as receiving a call from a Program Director. Enrollment for any two programs (including sister programs of GoBeyond) in the same summer will be considered as a single program in the event of withdrawal or dismissal.

Please Note: Information on Trip Cancellation Insurance is available on our website that offers a full refund for a small percentage of the amount insured in the event of cancellation up to departure and including interruption after departure. We strongly recommend that insurance is purchased to avoid any loss after fees are paid. GoBeyond reserves the right to cancel not fully paid applicants without refund and accept others into the program. Your signature on this form indicates agreement with all terms, conditions and refund policies published on our website, in the brochure and on the registration and application form.

I agree to the enrollment, payment, refund, cancellation and dismissal terms and agreements*

Parent / Legal guardian please check the box, unless student is over 18 years of age at time of application submission in which case the box is to be checked by the adult student.

Medical and Liability Release Agreement

In consideration of the services of GoBeyond, I understand and agree as follows - 

GoBeyond Activities and Risks: GoBeyond activities have inherent risks, many of which cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activities.  These risks can cause loss or damage to a Student's equipment or person, including in potentially extreme cases, disability or death.  The activities and risks are described, in part, in the "Declaration of GoBeyond Activities and Risks" that is available for download on the GoBeyond website at www.gobeyondtravel.com/risks or call us for a copy.  This Declaration must be read and understood by the Student and Parent.

Assumption of Risks: I understand the nature of the activities and the risks described in the Declaration of GoBeyond Activities and Risks, and that other risks may be encountered that are not described in the declaration; and I assume ALL risks of enrolling and participating in the activities of GoBeyond, including the negligence of GoBeyond.  If the participant is a minor, Parent has discussed the activities and risks with the minor who chooses to participate. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, I take responsibility for any injury or loss, including death, that I may suffer arising in whole or in part out of enrollment or participation in the activities of GoBeyond, including the negligence of GoBeyond.

Release and Indemnity: I release and discharge (agreeing to make no claims, and not to sue) GoBeyond, its owners, employees, trustees, officers and directors, and the owners and operators of any vessel on which the programs are conducted (individually and collectively referred to as Released Parties) from all claims of injury or loss that I may suffer arising out of or in any way connected with enrollment or participation in an activity of GoBeyond, including the negligence of GoBeyond. I indemnify the Released Parties from any claim or demand brought at any time by the minor child, or me, or anyone else, arising out of or in any way related to the enrollment or participation in an activity of GoBeyond, including the negligence of GoBeyond. I understand that Florida law may limit my authority to execute a pre-injury release.  I make the release and indemnity only to the extent that Florida law permits.

Additional Provisions: I verify that Student is physically and mentally capable of participating in his or her program, without causing harm to himself, herself, or others and, prior to the commencement of the program, GoBeyond will be informed of all past or current physical or psychological conditions that might adversely affect participation in program activities. In case of a medical emergency, GoBeyond is authorized to administer first aid and to engage the services of a physician, dentist, or hospital.  The physician or dentist selected may hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for the Student.  GoBeyond and any third-party medical care provider are authorized to exchange pertinent medical information.  Reasonable efforts will be made to contact Parent or Emergency Contact if a medical emergency or serious illness occurs. The cost of all medical services and any costs incurred by GoBeyond staff while accompanying the Student, including lodging, transportation and costs related to rejoining the group shall be paid by the Student or Parent. Student and Parent authorize GoBeyond and parties designated by GoBeyond to use photos, videos, recordings, statements and written reports, that may include the Student, in any manner GoBeyond chooses for advertising, display, education, audiovisual or other use. If Student or Parent has any dispute with GoBeyond or other Released Party that cannot be settled through discussion between the parties, they will attempt to settle the dispute by mediation before a mutually acceptable mediator whose name appears in the registry of names recognized by Florida courts as qualified mediators. This contract shall be governed by Florida law in any action brought under it or as a result of it or because of its existence.  This contract shall not be construed for or against a party because that party wrote it.  The venue of any action or proceeding brought under this contract or resulting from it shall be brought only in a state court of competent jurisdiction in Sarasota County, Florida.  The parties waive any right to bring an action or proceeding in any federal court.  If this waiver is held invalid for any reason, then any action or proceeding brought in federal court shall be brought only in the District Court for the Middle District of Florida.  The parties waive any right to a jury trial in any action or proceeding under this contract or resulting from it, whether for breach of contract, negligence, tort, products liability, strict liability or any other legal theory of a cause of action.  No party against whom an action is brought under this contract shall be liable for consequential or punitive damages.  I agree that the foregoing agreement shall be binding upon me personally as well as upon my heirs, personal representatives, and all members of my family.  I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents.  I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between me and GoBeyond and its affiliated organizations and sign it of my own free will.  This contract becomes valid once the deposit has been accepted by GoBeyond. Adult Student or Parent will pay all costs and attorney fees incurred by GoBeyond or other Released Party in defending a claim or demand if GoBeyond prevails. Student, including minor Student and Parent have read, understand, acknowledge and accept the Declaration of GoBeyond Activities and Risks as well as all terms and conditions stated herein and agree that this agreement shall, to the fullest extent allowed by law, be binding on each of them, their respective heirs, assigns and personal representatives.

Declaration of Activities and Risks must be read and can be viewed HERE.
The document can also be downloaded as a PDF HERE.

I agree to the medical and liability release agreement*

Parent / Legal guardian please check the box, unless student is over 18 years of age at time of application submission in which case the box is to be checked by the adult student.

Name	{student first name:1} {student middle name:3} {student last name:2}	Preferred Name	{student preferred name:4}
Date of Birth	{date of birth:5}	Country of citizenship	{country of citizenship:18}
Sex	{sex:7} {transgender:20}	Height	{height:8}
Weight	{weight:9} lbs.	T-shirt Size	{t-shirt size:10}
Phone	{student primary phone:13} {student primary phone type:159}	Email	{student email 1:11}
Mailing Address	{student street address 1:29}, {student street address 2:30} {student cIty:31}, {student state/province:175:value} {student zip:32} {student country:34}
School Info	{school:14}
Current Grade	{grade:15}
How I heard about GoBeyond: {Learn About:52}

First Parent/Guardian Information (if applicable)		Second Parent/Guardian Information (if applicable)
Relationship	{parent/guardian 1 relationship:136} {parent/guardian 1 relationship:126}	Relationship	{parent/guardian 2 relationship:137} {parent/guardian 2 relationship:145}
Name	{parent/guardian 2 first name:98} {parent/guardian 1 first name:99} {parent/guardian 1 last name:100}	Name	{parent/guardian 2 first name:113} {parent/guardian 2 first name:112} {parent/guardian 2 last name:111}
Email	{parent/guardian 1 email:114}	Email	{parent/guardian 2 email:115}
Primary Phone	{parent/guardian 1 primary phone:102} {parent/guardian 1 primary phone type:103}	Primary Phone	{parent/guardian 2 primary phone:110} {parent/guardian 2 primary phone type:109}
Secondary Phone	{parent/guardian 1 secondary phone:101} {parent/guardian 1 secondary phone type:104}	Secondary Phone	{parent/guardian 2 secondary phone:108} {parent/guardian 2 secondary phone type:107}
Mailing Address	{parent/guardian 1 street 1:138}, {parent/guardian 1 street 2:139} {parent/guardian 1 city:140} {parent/guardian 1 state:173:value} {parent/guardian 1 zip:142} {parent/guardian 1 country:143}	Mailing Address	{parent/guardian 2 street 1:147}, {parent/guardian 2 street 2:148} {parent/guardian 2 city:149} {parent/guardian 2 state:174:value} {parent/guardian 2 zip:151} {parent/guardian 2 country:152}

Primary	{primary trip:188}	Back-up	{back up trip:178}
Applying for two journeys?	{two trips:195} - {secondary trip:196}

Any medical considerations?:	{health considerations:66} {What health considerations:71}
Under the care of a psychiatrist or psychologist in the last 12 months?:	{Psychiatrist:70}

1. Student Information

Student Details

Student Home Address

School Information

Medical Information

2. Parent / Guardian Information

Please provide us with as much information as you can.

First Parent / Guardian Information

Second Parent / Guardian Information

3. Journey Selection, Terms & Agreements

a. Journey Selection

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Your journey selection is not valid. Please reselect a valid journey from the list above.

Your journey selection is not valid. Please reselect a valid journey from the list above.

Student Questionnaire

b. Terms & Agreements

4. Trip Insurance & Deposit

a. Tuition Insurance

b. Deposit & Payment Details

b. Deposit & Payment Details

5. Review & Submit Your Application

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Journey Information

Medical Information

Terms & Agreements

Trip Insurance

Payment Information