If you enjoy babysitting…
Offer one night (several nights) or a full Saturday / Sunday for parents to let you watch their kids. This fundraiser works at any time during the year, but is especially nice to offer during the holidays when you could give parents a chance to go to a holiday party or do their holiday shopping. Be sure your promotional materials explain why you are fundraising, your motivations to study abroad, and details about AFS. Secure a location and advertise your event with signs and posters. Collect games and toys for the kids; get your friends to help. Specify the ages you are comfortable with and let the parents know ahead of time how much you will be charging per hour for each child or advertise a suggested donation amount. Specify the latest time that the parents can pick up their kids!