Fund-raising and Internet Tools


Part of CGI’s mission is to empower others. Two critically important areas are fundraising and web 2.0 tools. If you click on this link you will see a table we created that provides an up-to-date listing of many such sites, BUT it also explains what they do, informs you how much they charge for transaction fees, gives you my opinion as to what my experience has been with them, and other helpful notes and pieces of advice that I think you will find to be a helpful timesaver.

 

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Flight Discounts


www.flyforgood.com

 

If you are volunteering on a CGI project you may qualify for discounted roundtrip airfare. Airlines select routes around the world that are common for humanitarian travelers and discount them based upon season and availability.

 

Some routes do not have discounted fares. Also, there are no discounted rates on domestic travel. In these cases, Travel for Good searches for the lowest published fare they can find so you can still get a great price on your airfare with the backing of the Fly for Good service team.


 

 

Benefits of Humanitarian Tickets Beyond the Fares

Besides being able to offer discounts on our humanitarian contracts, airlines also provide additional benefits. Benefits included, but are not limited to:

  1. Changes to airline tickets with reduced fees often 50-75% lower than regular tickets
  2. Refundable fares with reduces penalties often 50-75% lower than regular tickets.
  3. Free stopovers to cities while traveling internationally.
  4. Add additional piece of luggage beyond the normal 2 piece rule.

 

 

Helpful Travel-related Sites:

 

Travel Carbon Neutral

Luggage Requirements

State Department Warnings

Airline Toll Free Numbers

World Weather

Customs Service

Travel Documents

FAA - Travel Advisory

Currency Converter

International Travel Health

 

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International Volunteer Card - 24-hour Assistance

 

Volunteer Card for Voluntourists; Travel Insurance, 24/7 Assistance, and Discounts for Volunteers.

With the International Volunteer Card insurance, you will receive 24-hour assistance anywhere in the world. Whether you need to make an emergency phone call or just need directions, you can call the number on the back of the card and we are there for you.

 

 

All Plans

  • Advancement of funds - to cover on-site medical expenses.
  • Language Interpretation - services in major languages.
  • Replacement of lost passport - and other travel documents as needed.
  • Assistance to locate local physicians – along with dentists, or medical facilities.
  • 24-hour emergency live messaging - families, doctors, and other services.
  • 24-hour access to Professional Medical guidance - professionals will monitor the Insured’s condition and contact the insured’s personal physician.

 

Plus and Premium Plans

  • LiveTravel – 24-hour hotline to make emergency travel changes, such as rebooking flights, hotel reservations and tracking lost luggage, once travel has commenced.
  • Live Messaging – relay of e-mail or phone message to family, friends, or business associates.
  • Pre-trip Travel Advice – around-the-clock access to passport, visa, inoculation, and vaccine requirements; travel advisories; embassy and consulate contacts; travel health advisories; weather and currency information – all for your planned destination.
  • Emergency Cash Transfer – assistance in coordinating an emergency cash advance.

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