Before you start planning your fundraising efforts for your volunteer vacation you need to set yourself a realistic target to work towards.
[UKPRwire, Mon Nov 10 2008] Fundraising can be a great way to cover the cost of volunteering, to get much-needed resources to underprivileged communities and to raise awareness of good causes around the globe. Many volunteers are deterred from volunteering abroad because of the cost, below is a guide on how to raise enough funds to make a volunteer vacation fit any budget.
Before you start planning your fundraising efforts for your volunteer vacation you need to set yourself a realistic target to work towards. Think about what you want to raise money for, the resources available to you and the time you have to raise the money. Realism is important, so make sure you aren’t reaching for the stars.
You’re volunteering because you want to make a real difference to underprivileged communities and fragile ecosystems, because you want to give something back and make the world a better place. This kind of passion will give real weight to your fundraising efforts, so make sure you keep it in mind at all times.
Networking is key. Make a list of everyone you know and think about how they might be able to help with your fundraising efforts. You’ll be surprised at how useful friends and family can be, so spread the word and let them help you out. Remember, you’re not just looking for donations and favors, a little good advice can go a long way as well!
Ideas to Get You Started on Fundraising for your Volunteer Vacation:
1. Make a fundraising leaflet you can pass out to help spread the word
2. Write letters to family and friends
3. Approach your local media and see if they will cover your story
4. Hold fun events and charge a small admission fee
To see a full list on how to fundraise have a look at: http://www.i-to-i.com/docs/fundraisingguide.pdf
If you already have gotten your funds together and are looking for opportunities to volunteer abroad then have a look at http://www.i-to-i.com or call 800-985-4864 for more information.
Since 1994, i-to-i, has been the award-winning leader in volunteer vacations, TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) training and job placement abroad. Each year, i-to-i sends approximately 5,000 volunteers to 500 projects in 35 countries and helps 15,000 people gain the certification necessary to teach English overseas. i-to-i volunteers contributed approximately one million hours of service last year.
i-to-i offers volunteer vacations in countries such as: Ecuador, Brazil, Uganda, Peru, Malaysia, Madagascar, Zambia, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Honduras, Thailand and Vietnam.
For more information call 800-985-4864 or visit http://www.i-to-i.com , for media inquiries please contact Alexia Nestora, http://www.voluntourismgal.com
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Contact:
Alexia Nestora
i-to-i
Leeds, UK
800-985-4864
alexia@lassocommunications.com
http://www.i-to-i.com
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