--- title: ILP Blog | Saving Money + Fundraising (4) description: Saving Money + Fundraising | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (4) --- **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) ## [Fundraise Thousands Of Dollars With A Bake Sale](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-creative-fundraiser-an-ilp-volunteer-did) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 2/25/19 11:43 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-05%20at%202.30.21%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-creative-fundraiser-an-ilp-volunteer-did)   Excited for your semester with ILP, but a little nervous about coming up with the cash it takes to go abroad? A bake sale can help you fundraise your entire program fee  — one ILP volunteer funded nearly her entire fee to do a semester abroad in Africa just by baking! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-creative-fundraiser-an-ilp-volunteer-did) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-this-creative-fundraiser-an-ilp-volunteer-did#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), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Use A Pell Grant To Pay For Your Semester Abroad!](https://blog.ilp.org/use-a-pell-grant-to-pay-for-your-semester-abroad) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/18/19 12:43 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-08-31%20at%209.23.05%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/use-a-pell-grant-to-pay-for-your-semester-abroad) Want to do some volunteering and traveling but don't have the money? Think again! Maybe using your Pell Grant is the answer to all your problems.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/use-a-pell-grant-to-pay-for-your-semester-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/use-a-pell-grant-to-pay-for-your-semester-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising), [Tips For Your Twenties](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/tips-for-your-twenties) ## [This 70% Rule Is The Best Way To Save Money](https://blog.ilp.org/this-70-rule-is-the-best-way-to-save-money) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 12/25/18 10:48 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-07-25%20at%203.49.09%20PM-1.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/this-70-rule-is-the-best-way-to-save-money) I know, I know, there are a zillion tips on how to save your money so you can have enough cash to go on that cool trip or finally buy that camera (or just save up for this semester’s tuition) but this one is straightforward and pretty life changing.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/this-70-rule-is-the-best-way-to-save-money) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/this-70-rule-is-the-best-way-to-save-money#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Where To Stay In Santorini If You're On A Budget](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-stay-in-santorini) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 8/7/18 4:46 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-20%20at%2011.07.44%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-stay-in-santorini) Santorini is one of our favorite places in Greece — for good reason. How could you not obsess over cobalt-blue and stark-white homes perched on cliffs? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-stay-in-santorini) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/where-to-stay-in-santorini#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Travel Items That Are NOT Worth It](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 7/17/18 2:50 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/ILP-14.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it) There are so many gadgets out there that claim they will "make traveling easier". While some of these things are so helpful, there are many that are just a waste of space and not worth the price tag! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/travel-things-that-are-not-worth-it#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), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [What's The Difference Between An Airbnb and A Hostel?](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 6/19/18 4:09 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/241736675_1003688307131991_6652916385862373770_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel) If you travel a lot (especially abroad), you know the many, many options you have when looking for a place to stay for the night and the pros vs the cons. Some are pretty obvious, like hotels will be the most expensive, but what about hostels and Airbnbs ... Do you know the difference? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/whats-the-difference-between-an-airbnb-and-a-hostel#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 Get Notifications About Cheap Flight Deals](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-these-cheap-flight-subscriptions) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 1/2/18 12:48 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-08-23%20at%204.40.58%20PM-1.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-these-cheap-flight-subscriptions) These sites have a subscription for killer deals on flights! They can make your dreams of traveling the world finally come true.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-these-cheap-flight-subscriptions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/check-out-these-cheap-flight-subscriptions#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) ## [Did You Know These Restaurants Give Freebies On Your Birthday?](https://blog.ilp.org/a-complete-guide-to-birthday-freebies) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 12/3/17 2:15 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-02%20at%202.01.38%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/a-complete-guide-to-birthday-freebies) Birthdays only get better when you get all kinds of free stuff. Take advantage of all these freebies below and make the day epic (and full of a lot of food)! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/a-complete-guide-to-birthday-freebies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/a-complete-guide-to-birthday-freebies#comments-listing) Topics: [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Try This 52 Week Challenge To Save Up $1,000](https://blog.ilp.org/save-a-little-money-every-week-to-help-pay-for-your-ilp-semester) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 8/8/17 12:41 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-07-08%20at%2012.26.25%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/save-a-little-money-every-week-to-help-pay-for-your-ilp-semester) Wondering how to save up for your semester with ILP? We’ve got lots of options to help you pay for your adventure — here’s another way that might work great for you, especially if you applied in advance!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/save-a-little-money-every-week-to-help-pay-for-your-ilp-semester) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/save-a-little-money-every-week-to-help-pay-for-your-ilp-semester#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) ## [Budgeting Apps That Make Saving Money Super Easy](https://blog.ilp.org/apps-that-make-budgeting-easy) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/21/17 8:02 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-17%20at%2011.12.13%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/apps-that-make-budgeting-easy) Afraid to look at your bank account, let alone plan a budget? Yep, me too. No matter what you’re earning and spending, here’s how to make budgeting a piece of cake. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/apps-that-make-budgeting-easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/apps-that-make-budgeting-easy#comments-listing) Topics: [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising) [Previous](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising/page/5) ## **[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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