Global Citizenship Programs

🚨 NEW DESTINATION: PMGY PORTUGAL! 🇵🇹

We are so excited to launch our brand new European programme based in the beautiful city of Porto. This is your chance to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture while making an impact on one of our 5 incredible Volunteer Projects.

1️⃣ Childcare Volunteers
2️⃣ Youth Support Volunteers
3️⃣ Surf Impact Volunteers
4️⃣ Horse Care Volunteers
5️⃣ Animal Care Volunteers

Check out our website to find out more and apply today! 🌟

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My Month in Ecuador… 🇪🇨

Earlier this year, I spent a month in Ecuador with PMGY and I loved it so much that I went back again! Here’s a little snapshot of my favourite parts of volunteering there!✨

🏠 Homestay - Both times I stayed with Monika and her family, along with four other volunteers. We shared meals, practiced Spanish, and enjoyed delicious home-cooked food. The house was super cosy and comfortable — a real home away from home. I even spent my birthday there and my host family made it feel really special! 🎂

🏙️ Quito - Staying in Quito totally exceeded my expectations. There’s so much to do such as visiting cafés with mountain views and many cultural activities too. It’s the perfect base for exploring Ecuador, with great (and cheap!) transport options for exploring further afield.

🦅 Volunteering Projects - I split my time between two projects. First, the Childcare Project, where I helped out at a local kindergarten. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made me feel appreciated right away. Then, I joined the Bird Rescue Project, which was such a unique experience! We cleaned enclosures, prepared food, assisted with medical checks, and even helped train birds to fly!

🏔️ Weekend Adventures - I made the most of every weekend with trips to Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lake, Otavalo Markets, and Baños — each for around $50 including transport, food, a guide, and entrance fees! But my absolute favourite was a 5-day adventure in the Amazon Rainforest, complete with boat rides, swimming in lagoons, spotting wildlife, traditional cooking, and meeting a Shaman!

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🌴 Year-Round Departures Now Available! 🌴

You asked, we listened! One of our most popular trips — The Real Sri Lanka Experience — is now running every month, all year round! 🗓️✨

Spend 2 action-packed weeks exploring:

🏯 Kandy – Temples & Cultural Dances
🪨 Sigiriya – Lion Rock & Spice Gardens
🍃 Lush Tea Plantations
⛰️ Ella – Little Adam’s Peak, 9-Arch Bridge
🐘 Elephant Safari
🌊 Mirissa – Sun, Surf & Stick Fishing
🏰 Galle Fort Adventures

Then make a real impact with 2 weeks of volunteering in Ambalangoda, choose from:

👶 Childcare
📿 Monk Teaching
🐶 Dog Rescue
🏥 Medical Support
🐢 Turtle Conservation

✨ More than 80% of travelers join solo - and leave with lifelong friends!

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? 🌍💫

DM us 🐘 to find out more!

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🌴 Year-Round Departures Now Available! 🌴

You asked, we listened! One of our most popular trips — The Real Sri Lanka Experience — is now running every month, all year round! 🗓️✨

Spend 2 action-packed weeks exploring:

🏯 Kandy – Temples & Cultural Dances
🪨 Sigiriya – Lion Rock & Spice Gardens
🍃 Lush Tea Plantations
⛰️ Ella – Little Adam’s Peak, 9-Arch Bridge
🐘 Elephant Safari
🌊 Mirissa – Sun, Surf & Stick Fishing
🏰 Galle Fort Adventures

Then make a real impact with 2 weeks of volunteering in Ambalangoda, choose from:

👶 Childcare
📿 Monk Teaching
🐶 Dog Rescue
🏥 Medical Support
🐢 Turtle Conservation

✨ More than 80% of travelers join solo - and leave with lifelong friends!

#pmgy #pmgysrilanka

🇪🇨✨ Volunteer Review ✨🇪🇨

“We had the opportunity to spend two weeks in Quito, Ecuador, on a humanitarian mission focused on childcare. It was an extremely enriching experience, both on a human and cultural level.

We stayed with Monika, who welcomed us with great kindness. She made us feel at home from the very first day!

Throughout our stay, we received excellent support from the organization, particularly from Monika, German, and Fernanda, who were there to guide, advise, and support us in our missions. Their commitment and availability greatly contributed to the quality of this experience.

The time spent with the children was touching, intense, and educational. We learned to work in a new environment, with sometimes difficult realities, but always in a spirit of solidarity and sharing.

I highly recommend this experience to anyone wishing to engage in an authentic, meaningful, and deeply humane humanitarian mission. It’s a journey that will leave a lasting impression, and a unique opportunity to open up to the world while making yourself useful.”

💬/ 📸 - @alice.denjean

#pmgyecuador #planmygapyear #volunteerabroad #ecuadorvolunteer #solotravel #quitoviews #homestay

Take your volunteer experience to the next level with PMGY’s brand-new Global Citizenship Program! 🌍🎓

This program combines hands-on international field experience with structured online learning. Allowing you to earn a recognised Level 3 Global Citizenship Diploma while making a real impact on the ground.

Whether you’re passionate about Global Health, Education, Child Development, or Conservation, you’ll gain invaluable real-world experience, develop transferable skills in leadership and problem-solving, and boost your future academic or career goals.

Here’s what you need to know:
- 9 Amazing Destinations: Australia, Bali, Cambodia, Greece, India, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka & Tanzania.
- Earn Recognised Academic Credits:
16 UCAS Points (UK)
9 US Credits (US)
20 ECTS Credits (EU)
- Open to Everyone: School leavers, uni students, graduates, and career changers from all around the world!

Ready to expand your horizon and build experience that stands out?
🔗 Head to the link in our bio to learn more! ✨

#pmgy #globalcitizen #volunteerabroad

@pmgysouthafrica @pmgy_peru @pmgyaustralia @pmgyindia @pmgycambodia @pmgybali_ @pmgysrilanka @pmgy_tanzania_zanzibar

Our South Africa Volunteer Opportunities 🇿🇦

Ready to make a difference while exploring one of the world’s most diverse countries? Check out our incredible volunteer programs:

🐧 Penguin Rescue - Help protect and rehabilitate endangered penguins in Port Elizabeth.

🦁 Big 5 Game Reserve - Get up close with wildlife and support conservation on a stunning private reserve.

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Childcare in Cape Town - Make a real impact in local communities through education and care.

Want to combine two (or all three!) for the ultimate South African experience? Just drop us a DM or select an add-on option when booking. We’ll handle everything under one registration fee and even cover your domestic travel between projects!

Adventure and impact, all in one trip 🇿🇦✈️🌍

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