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Create a Packet Type

Assemble a template for a group of documents.

  • You must be a Go Method admin to do this.
Download packets contain all profile information, application answers, emergency contacts, and completed requirement information for everyone going on the trip. You can create different packet types depending on what information you want in the packet. For example, you can create a packet type that contains everything a trip leader needs for an international trip versus maybe just profile information and emergency contacts for those leading a VBS session.
  1. Go to Events > Packet Types.
    You'll see a list of other packet types and what they include.
  2. Click Create New Type.
    The Packet Types screen with a list of current packet types. The Create New Type button is at the top right.
  3. Enter the Packet Name.
  4. Enter a brief description.
    Note: There is a maximum of 500 characters for the packet type description.
  5. Using the corresponding check boxes, select whether this packet type includes Basic Information & Profile Questions, Emergency Contacts, Application, and/or Requirements.
  6. Click Create Packet Type.
    The Packet Type details screen. The Create Packet Type button is at the bottom right.
The newly created packet type now shows in the packet types list.