--- title: ILP Blog | Saving Money + Fundraising description: Saving Money + Fundraising | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. --- **ILP VOLUNTEER TRIPS NOW OPEN TO COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD! **[Start My Application Online ](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/file-860189993-png/layout/logo1.png)](http://www.ilp.org) [Apply Now](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [ Login ](https://my.ilp.org) ## [What Does The Program Fee Cover For An ILP Trip?](https://blog.ilp.org/what-does-my-program-fee-cover) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 2/18/26 5:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_4596.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-does-my-program-fee-cover) Are you wanting to make a difference, travel the world, grow personally or just start a new adventure? You've probably looked around at a few study abroad programs or humanitarian programs and gotten a bit discouraged when you realized how expensive they can be ... but not ILP! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-does-my-program-fee-cover) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-does-my-program-fee-cover#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [How To Pay Way Less For Your Volunteer Semester Abroad With ILP](https://blog.ilp.org/pay-less-for-your-ilp-semester) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 9/10/25 9:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-10%20at%201.43.18%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/pay-less-for-your-ilp-semester) Wanting to travel + volunteer abroad and have authentic cultural experiences ... but not sure how to make it happen? That's where we come in! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/pay-less-for-your-ilp-semester) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/pay-less-for-your-ilp-semester#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Should I Volunteer Alone Or Go With A Friend?](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 4/29/25 10:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Mexico%20Group%20San%20Miguel%20De%20Allende%20-1.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend) Both are options, but one is way more popular.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/can-i-volunteer-abroad-with-my-friend#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [All About Vacations With ILP](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-vacations-with-ilp) Posted by [Taylor Taft](https://blog.ilp.org/author/taylor-taft) on 1/9/25 4:33 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_6566.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-vacations-with-ilp) Having vacation time to explore nearby places makes volunteering with ILP irresistible! Here's everything you need to know about how vacationing works when you're volunteering with International Language Programs. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-vacations-with-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/all-about-vacations-with-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [How To Get Free Teaching Supplies For Your ILP Classes](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 11/1/24 7:45 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/344761886_1316895512575426_3162825283315219873_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free) Don't pay for your teaching supplies for your semester abroad with ILP! Here's how.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-all-of-your-teaching-supplies-for-free#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Hey Canadian Volunteers! Save Money By Getting A US Bank Account](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/23/24 9:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_0444.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account) [ILP](http://ilp.org) is based in the United States, but we have Canadian volunteers who go abroad with us every semester. We want to help you avoid some transaction fees on your ILP program fee by getting a US bank account—here’s how.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/canadian-volunteers-getting-a-us-bank-account#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Take Advantage Of Payment Plans For Your ILP Semester Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-payment-plans) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 5/29/24 12:18 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Dominican%20Republic.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-payment-plans) Volunteering abroad is even more attainable when you take advantage of financial support options. ILP has several payment plan options, with plans as low as $99 per month. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-payment-plans) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/ilp-payment-plans#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Websites That Help You Do Online Fundraisers!](https://blog.ilp.org/websites-to-help-you-fundraise) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 10/17/23 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/@michellethebelle02%20fall%202021.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/websites-to-help-you-fundraise) These websites have helped make fundraising just a bit easier. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/websites-to-help-you-fundraise) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/websites-to-help-you-fundraise#comments-listing) Topics: [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Does Your Bank Have High International ATM Fees?](https://blog.ilp.org/does-your-bank-have-high-international-fees) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 6/20/23 9:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-04-05%20at%207.54.02%20AM-3.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/does-your-bank-have-high-international-fees) You'll probably end up using your credit or debit card a few times during your ILP semester abroad ... luckily there are a few way to avoid some fees.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/does-your-bank-have-high-international-fees) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/does-your-bank-have-high-international-fees#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [How To Workout When You Don't Have A Gym](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-workout-when-you-dont-have-a-gym) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 5/16/23 9:38 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-07-06%20at%203.24.29%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-workout-when-you-dont-have-a-gym) Don't have a gym close by while you're living abroad for the semester? That doesn't mean you can't workout! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-workout-when-you-dont-have-a-gym) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-workout-when-you-dont-have-a-gym#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising), [Tips For Your Twenties](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/tips-for-your-twenties) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising/page/2) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget. 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