People to People Student Ambassador program

Top 1829. Nov 24, 2006 7:35 PM

» Amanda132 - viking09

In response to viking09 posted by peacelovetrendy:

I'm going to Australia too. But I'm from New York, and I'm going on the Cultures of the South Pacific trip.

-- posted by Amanda132

Top 1830. Nov 25, 2006 5:40 AM

» Viking09 - viking09

In response to viking09 posted by peacelovetrendy:

no i'm from South Carolina

-- posted by Viking09

Top 1831. Nov 25, 2006 8:24 AM

» rachhhh019 - more fundraisingg!

In response to viking09 posted by Viking09:

i still need fundraising ideas besides the ones i already listed and asking for early christmas gifts

-- posted by rachhhh019

Top 1832. Nov 25, 2006 8:35 AM

» aussie_bound - more fundraisingg!

In response to more fundraisingg! posted by rachhhh019:

im stuck for fundraising too. The whole delegation could do one big one and split it, but that takes a lot of coropooration. and most of the sucess stories ive read, they say that one of their parents works somewhere so she/he could go out and sell that product. so if your parents dont work in a business that sells stuff, what can you do? my dad works at boeing and my mom works as a acountant for a clinic.

-- posted by aussie_bound

Top 1833. Nov 25, 2006 10:07 AM

» rachhhh019 - more fundraisingg!

In response to more fundraisingg! posted by aussie_bound:
i dont think most delegations do that thoguh because of that reason also my friends mom voulentterrs at the SPCA so i was going to ask if i could make animal cookies (sugar cookies with frosting and like ex: CAT, whiskers= licorisse idk just like that kinda thing for HUMANS, and sel for like $1.50 and give them 10% of the total, idk. but i need more ideas then that
idont really want to do like fundraising.com things, also where do u read the success stoires? i looked on the fundyoureducation but there are like 2...

-- posted by rachhhh019

Top 1834. Nov 25, 2006 12:08 PM

» weavergurl08 - more fundraisingg!

In response to more fundraisingg! posted by rachhhh019:

the onboard site has some success stories too i think.

-- posted by weavergurl08

Top 1835. Nov 25, 2006 12:21 PM

» aussie_bound - more fundraisingg!

In response to more fundraisingg! posted by weavergurl08:

yeah. onboard and fundingyoureducation are where i read mine.... and in the binder you get in the mail. theres a section called Fundraising and it has ideas for you. Like a giant sleepover. if they have to pay $20 per person, and there are 90 kids, you get $1800! ill post a few.

-- posted by aussie_bound

Top 1836. Nov 25, 2006 1:39 PM

» rachhhh019 - more fundraisingg!

In response to more fundraisingg! posted by aussie_bound:

thanks my interview is monday so i didnt get a book yet but its a lot so im kiunda planning ahead. oh a giant sleepover thats a good idea hmm ill have to read the book when i get it

-- posted by rachhhh019

Top 1837. Nov 25, 2006 4:41 PM

» aussie_bound - more fundraisingg!

In response to more fundraisingg! posted by rachhhh019:

Ok, since you seem interested, heres all the details...

HAVE AN ALL-NIGHT BABY-SITTING PARTY

Determine a place to host an all-nighter. Look for a facility that will not charge you; your church or synagogur, or community center may donate the locatio free of charge. A location with a gym or multi-purpose room is best. Plan your all-nighter for Valentine's weekend or New Year's Eve (any night when parents want to go out, but baby-sitting is hard to find). Your goal should be to have 30 children and change them $20. Your profits will then equal out to about $500.

Put the word out through your community through your clubs, organizations, and parents' and friends' workplaces that you will be baby-sitting on this night. Set a minimum age limit for children that you will baby-sit. (This activity is not appropriate for babies and toddlers, who will take more time and are less likely to enjoy an all-night party.) It's important to have people sign up and pay in advance so that you know how many children or what age you will be baby-sitting, and so you can confirm that you will have enough adults on hand to assist. Give very specific details about the time to drop off and pick up children. Plan to have a pizza party for dinner (see if a local pizza shop will cut you a deal), light snacks through the night, and provide orange juice and muffins for breakfast. Be sure to ask parents about their child's allergies before they leave.

Have activities and movies available to keep the children busy. Plan board games and sports activities for children age six and up. Have coloring and movies (G-rated) and toys for younger children. Request that parents bring a sleeping bagand a pillow, and provide a quiet area for children when they're ready to sleep. Make sure not to plan anything for the next day; you'll need to catch up on your sleep! Once you have, be sure to send a thank-you letter to the facility and to all your sleepy helpers.

VARIATIONS:
If baby-sitting is not your thing, host an all-night party with your peers. You could host it at the YMCA or a similar venue where swimming and sports can be part of the all-night party. You'll probably have to pay for the use of facility, but you can charge more for the party. You will still need parent supervision so parents will feel confortable with their teens coming to spend the night.

SUCCESS STORY:
A group on Spokane, Washington, held an all-nighter the Saturday of Valentine's Day. Eight young adults and 10 parents hosted the event at a dance studio. A local pizza house donated dinner, and the donuts served for breakfast came from a supermarket bakery. Attendees made up lip-sync and dance routines, played board games and Twister, and ate popcorn and watched movies. With 98 children at $25 each, the evening raised $2,450.

-- posted by aussie_bound