Fundraising for your expedition

Your adventure starts right here

Your adventure starts here – and fundraising is the first step in your expedition journey. Along the way, you’ll build important life skills like money management, problem-solving, and event planning—skills that will serve you well in the future. And the best part? The pride of knowing you earned your way to this experience makes every effort worthwhile.

Keeping you motivated and on track to reach your goals

We know that raising the full amount for your expedition can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve built a dedicated fundraising support network to guide you every step of the way.

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Fundraising guides

You’ll receive our Ultimate Fundraising Handbook, packed full of advice and practical tips.

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Online resources

Enjoy 24/7 access to fundraising tools on your Traveller Gateway , with hundreds of resources to help you maximize your fundraising potential.

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Ideas and inspiration

You’ll get monthly fundraising newsletters delivered straight to your inbox, filled with seasonal ideas to keep your efforts fresh and inspired.

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Facebook group

Join our fundraising community on social media and connect with thousands of other students. It’s the perfect place to share ideas, swap tips, and celebrate success stories.

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Fundraising stories

Don’t just take our word for it, check out our blog for stories from students like you, full of inspiration and fundraising ideas.

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Personal advice

Our fundraising team is friendly, approachable, and always happy to talk about service learning and travel. They’re here to provide personal support and motivation throughout your journey—you can reach out online, by phone, or on social media.

Quick ways to get started

Not sure where to start your fundraising journey? Don’t worry—we’ve got some quick and easy ideas to help you begin.

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GoFundMe is a great platform to kick off your fundraising. Just set your goal, share your story, and spread the word!

 

Click here to get started

How they did it

Here are a few examples of how other students successfully fundraised for their service-learning trips. If they can do it, so can you!

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Ellie

$4,000 Target

Expedition: Borneo
Amount raised so far: $4,000
Time taken: 8 months
Pro tip: “Keep working at it little by little. Plan your events, tell people what you’re doing (they may even offer to help) and soon your total will add up!”

Best fundraisers:

  • Tombola: $324
  • Coffee morning: $684
  • Refreshment stall at cycling event: $400
  • Cabaret night: $785
  • Bingo night: $489
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George

$4,000 Target

Expedition: Peru
Amount raised so far: $4,000
Time taken: 6 months
Pro tip: “Ask if a local venue will let you use their space for free—this can really boost your profits when hosting a big event.”

Best fundraisers:

  • Holiday bake sale: $750
  • Virtual horse racing night: $2,627
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Anna

$4,250 Target

Expedition: Tanzania
Amount raised so far: $4,250
Time taken: 4 months
Pro tip: “Try something unique—I did a sponsored walk in complete silence and raised an incredible $3,000”

Best fundraisers:

  • Bake sale: $52
  • Babysitting: $20 a night
  • Waitressing at event: $200
  • Sponsored silent walk: $3,000

Got a great fundraising story?

We love to hear all about our students’ fundraising journeys. Send yours to submissions@campsinternational.com and you could be featured on our website and social channels – snag some Camps merch.

Share your story in any format—blog post, slideshow, animation, vlog, or whatever best tells your experience. And don’t forget to include your best fundraising photos!

Submit your story now

 

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