I need sugestions on a way to raise $6,500 for a trip to Australia?
There
is a People to People student ambasodor program and they are going to
Australia and it cost $6,500. Thr trip is next summer and i need the
money so i can go and i need some sugestions to make that money as quick
as possible
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1 :
Get a job
2 :
really?
I Just went on a p2p trip to Australia this summer! it was the BEST
experience of my life! lol
ok so to rasie money.
first i would consider getting a job defenitly. It will help with some
of the expences, saving up all till next may or so and working on
minimum wage could get you at least 1 to 2 thousand dollars.
second sell things. no joke i am doing that right now to go to europe
next summer and it really works. come up with something unique or sell
old stuff at craft fairs. *this one works WELL if you are commited*
third try asking for sponsors. Go to local businesses and ask them to
sponsor you. Tell them that if they sponsor you, when you come back from
your trip you will show them pictures, how much you learned from the
trip etc... (some sponors can donate 100 to 300 dollars)
last is to ask! I am sure you have family members, neighbors, besicly
almost anyone who is willing to donate 10 to 50 dollars to your trip or
more! Ask a lot of people and you could be in business! :)
I really hope these help!
I hope you have a GREAT trip as i did! :)
dont be afraid to ask me questions bout my experience.
3 :
Try
finding a consignment shop willing to but from you or a friend that is
good on craigs list or ebay to help you with an account then go to a
cheap thrift store (my absolute favorite is goodwill) and try to find
vintage things with labels, even if you think its ugly an Oscar De La
Renta coat or Chanel top will get you far. Consider either getting it
sent to a dry cleaners or ironing it to make it look nicer, then sell
with a profit.
GOOD LUCK!
4 :
First of all, I agree with Ginger - get a
job. if you work right up till when you leave, you will earn quite a bit
towards the cost. Even if you dont particularly like the job, the
thought of the trip should keep you in there. A job provides security
too, so you might be able to ask your parents/grandparents to loan you
some of the money with the promise of repayment.
Washing windows can earn you a lot of money. Print off a flyer, and go
door knocking in a nice area with plenty of big houses (which will have
lots of windows). If you do a good job, word will get around. In the
same way, mowing lawns can be a good way to get some extra cash, and
Babysitting is always an option.
Also, I'm not sure if you have anything like this in America, but I know
a lot of people who sell chocolates as a fundraiser, and they get to
keep a proportion of the profit - this is particularly good if you are
at school. So maybe you should look into this.
Do you have rotary clubs or anything like that in America? Often people
here that do trips like this are able to apply for a scholarship from a
rotary club etc. The only condition is that you go and give them a
presentation about your trip when you get back.
Just google fundraising and hopefully you will come up with websites
that support student fundraising, and you might be able to get some
ideas from this - the only websites I get are Aussie, but hopefully you
will find something helpful.
And remember: Dont spend the money if you dont need the item :)
Try these websites for ideas:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Ways-to-Make-Money-Quickly,-Legally&id=226118
http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/archive/2009/02/06/52-ways-to-make-extra-money.aspx
5 :
Get
a job and work as many hours as you can, this not only means you earn a
lot, but you also can't spend it if your always at work. If you
already have a job look at getting a second job for a few months.
Ask for money or things you will need for any birthdays/christmas
presents between now and when you leave.
Ask your parents or relatives if you can earn money around the house
doing odd jobs.
6 :
No one is going to help fundraise just so you can go on a nice holiday no matter what the title of the program is.
Work more hours or ebay all of your stuff.
