Ways to Raise Money for a Trip

So, you are a student who has a school or college trip coming up, which you so want to go for but do not have the required funds? Or you are someone who believes in social causes and wants to go on a volunteer trip? In either of the situations, you need cash. Asking your folks to fund your trip is the easy way out, however if you plan on earning it yourself, given below are some of the best ideas for raising money for a trip.

Part-time Jobs
Take up a part-time job. There are many restaurants, departmental stores, malls, fast food restaurants who are always willing to hire teens as well as adults, to work for them. Working and earning in these places, after your classes, is one of good ways to raise money for a school trip.

Odd Jobs in the Neighborhood
Ask your extended family members or neighbors whether they need any help with regards to running their household. You can offer your services as a cleaner, gardener, baby-sitter, pet-sitter, etc. Taking up such odd jobs is another fundraising idea for a trip, that you can consider.

Garage Sale
You must be having some stuff lying with you which you no longer use such as old books, bags, shoes, clothes etc, which is still in workable condition. So, why not put it up for a sale in your garage? You can even ask your friends to contribute some of their unused things to the sale. The money that you generate through these sales can be used to fund your trip.

Internet Jobs
Take up an online job. These days, making money online is very simple. You can consider taking up online surveys, in which all you have to do is to provide some basic information and earn money in exchange. These online surveys are undertaken by marketing companies to check the viability/demand/usage of products of a company among the customers. If your language is good, you can consider becoming a content writer and make money writing on a variety of topics such as fashion, food, travel, etc.

"Car Wash" Day
Organize a car wash day. There must be some other students in your class who want to go on the trip as well, but do not have the required funds, so make a group with all of them, arrange for a few buckets, washing soaps and washing clothes and set out to the streets and parking lots (after taking permission) to raise money by washing cars.

"Bake Day"
If you are good at cooking, you can prepare some bakery items and sell them around in your neighborhood or to commuters on the streets to earn a few fast bucks. If there is some party in your neighborhood or at your relatives place, you can offer to supply the bakery items for it too.

Trade Talent
If you are good at dancing or singing, you can get in touch with the local clubs or joints in your area and see if they are looking for some new artistes to entertain their customers. Selling one's talent is another creative way to make money.

Letter Writing Campaign
If you are raising money for a volunteer trip, then start a letter writing campaign, asking for donations. You can send out these letters to your friends, family, local organizations and clubs, who have sponsored people like you in the past. When it comes to a good cause, people you least expect to help out, may sometimes contribute. So, send letters to as many people and organizations as you can.

One last tip before I sign off - Along with earning, saving money is equally important. So, whatever you earn or get as pocket-money, make sure to save some percentage of it for future use. Best of luck!