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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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🌿 NEW PROJECT: Costa Rica Wildlife Volunteers! 🐾

What better place to experience life as a wildlife volunteer than Costa Rica — the country with the highest biodiversity on Earth? 🌎✨

Home to toucans, sloths, monkeys, jaguar and more, Costa Rica offers the ultimate opportunity to get fully immersed with wildlife conservation. Work alongside expert vets to care for rescued and displaced animals in lush, tropical surroundings.

🔧 What you’ll do:
✅ Build enclosures & enrichment toys
🥭 Prepare and serve food
🧼 Clean animal habitats
🩺 Assist veterinarians with treatment & care

Ready for a wild adventure? DM us a 🦥 to learn more!

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🇪🇨✨ 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

Evenings in Ecuador 🇪🇨✨

Volunteering abroad isn’t just about giving back—it’s also about immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and making unforgettable memories during your free time.

Our amazing team in Ecuador curates an exciting lineup of weekly activities that bring the local energy, flavor, and salsa vibes to life! 💃🌆

Here’s a taste of what your evenings might look like:

🎶 Salsa dancing
🍹 Cocktail-making sessions
🍽️ Cooking and sharing incredible local dishes
🍫 Chocolate tasting (yes, it’s as good as it sounds!)
🚌 Chiva rides through city streets
🎨 Visiting art cafés
⚽ Cheering at local football matches
🌇 Enjoying epic city views

Ecuador is the hidden gem that everyone should experience at least once!🇪🇨

#VolunteerAbroad #EcuadorVibes #EveningsInEcuador #CulturalImmersion #TravelWithPurpose #SalsaNights #ChivaRide #Voluntourism #GapYearGoals #Wanderlust #BackpackingSouthAmerica #TravelDeeper #GlobalAdventures #ChocolateTasting #SustainableTravel #ecuadorboys

🇵🇪 PMGY PERU 🇵🇪

PMGY ambassador Nate has volunteered with us twice now! His first trip was to Costa Rica to teach English, and this May he headed to Peru to teach English. 📚

Here’s what Nate had to say... 👇
“I recently had the awesome opportunity to spend two weeks in Cusco, Peru serving as an English teaching volunteer with Plan My Gap Year and Proyecto Peru Centre. I worked at an after school program each day, leading lessons for students aged 2-10 in basic English vocabulary and literacy. I also assisted the students with their various other homework assignments (learning how to teach long division in Spanish was definitely tough)!
I believe that the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in it, and this experience served as living proof. My Spanish language skills have greatly improved, and I am continuously struck by how amazing it is to actually be able to communicate cross-culturally, when language becomes less of a barrier.
This experience pushed me to grow personally, and allowed me to further explore my studies in the liberal arts, especially Spanish and Anthropology as I was able to visit many Inca archaeological sites in the area. This truly served as an awesome experiential learning opportunity for my minor in Anthropology. I’m returning from this trip a better communicator and leader, and am even more eager to see the world. “

✨ Teaching isn’t the only project we have in Peru! Check out our website to explore all of our programs and find the project that suits you best.

📸 @natebutlerr

#pmgy #pmgyperu

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

🌎 Medical Electives in Peru 🇵🇪

Looking to gain hands-on medical experience while exploring a new culture? As a medical volunteer in Peru, you’ll work alongside professionals in both public and private clinics, offering you an in-depth view of the country’s healthcare system. 🏥✨

The better your Spanish, the more immersed you will be with patients and professionals — so get ready to develop in both medicine and language! 🌐💬

When you’re not volunteering, you’ll stay with local host families, enjoy home-cooked meals, and live alongside fellow volunteers. You’ll also meet others through the local Spanish school, who will organise your placement and fun cultural activities around the city. 💃🌄

📸 - Thank you for sharing @abbie_monaghan 🇵🇪

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Teaching in Costa Rica 🇨🇷

As a volunteer teaching English in Costa Rica, you’ll take an active role in leading lessons and guiding young learners 🍎 ✏️ 📚

#pmgy #pmgycostarica #teachenglishabroad

Your home in Costa Rica 🇨🇷🏡

Welcome to our Costa Rica Volunteer House, the place where volunteers live together, relax after placement, and quickly feel settled into their new routine.

There are large shared spaces to hang out, a fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals together, and outdoor areas to enjoy the fresh air and greenery. It is where friendships grow, stories are shared each evening, and the experience starts to feel familiar.

More than just accommodation, this is the space that makes your time in Costa Rica feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.

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