Trip Resources

We’re excited you’re embarking on an Expedition with Young Life. Expeditions manages all the details of your trip with Managed Missions. If you need help finding particular documents take a look in your Trips Details Page under Documents. If you can't locate what you need please contact your trip leader.

Traveler Prep Guide

Trip Leader Playbook

International Consent Form (all participants must fill out and provide a copy to their trip leader).

Expedition Packing List

Fundraising Ideas

Travel Insurance Options - Young Life requires that all participants traveling internationally must provide proof that they are insured while overseas. If your insurance does not cover you internationally, we can assist in getting you insurance. Please talk to your trip leader or International Coordinator if you have any questions about this.

Pre-Trip Cancellation Coverage is available for an additional fee, on request, which would help cover in case of illness, death or other life events. Contact our office to get a quote for this coverage--ylexpeditions@gmail.com.

Recommended Reading

We recommend a few books on service and generosity as you prepare for your Expedition:

Radical, by David Platt
Toxic Charity, by Robert D. Lupton
When Helping Hurts, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

Also below are several articles addressing the topic of short-term missions, providing a great starting point for conversations.

If your group is looking for a film to watch on issues related to service "Poverty Inc" is a great resource.