Trustpilot
CONTACT
APPLY

PMGY Community Day - London 2026

Join past, present and future PMGY volunteers for an afternoon of food, drinks, travel stories, competitions and meeting the people who make PMGY what it is.

28 November 2026 • Market Halls Oxford Street • London • 3pm to 8pm

RESERVE MY PLACE

One Community. One Day. One Place.

Whether you’ve already travelled with PMGY, have a trip coming up or are thinking about joining us, the PMGY Community Day is your chance to meet volunteers from destinations around the world, swap travel stories, share advice and make new connections. Past volunteers can reconnect with PMGY and the friendships that made their experience special, while upcoming volunteers can meet people who have already been where they’re heading and get a real feel for what awaits them.

Throughout the afternoon there will be food and drinks, volunteer stories, games, competitions and prizes, alongside plenty of time to simply relax and socialise. Whether you arrive with PMGY friends or come completely on your own, the day is designed to make meeting people easy and bring together everyone who has been, or is about to become, part of the PMGY experience.

  • Meet The PMGY Community - Connect with volunteers from around the world.
  • Meet Volunteers Before You Travel - Connect with past and future volunteers.
  • Food & Drinks - Your £24 reservation becomes £24 credit at Market Halls.
  • Games, Stories & Prizes - Join Josh for activities, competitions and stories.
Young man holding sea turtle in tropical conservation centre, showcasing wildlife care and marine protection.
Woman with children smiling in rustic setting, showcasing joy, connection, and community warmth.
Community healthcare worker checks womans blood pressure in Indian clinic with traditional attire.
Young girls engaged in creative learning with supportive teacher in vibrant classroom filled with educational materials.

Who’s the Community Day For?

Past Volunteers

Reconnect with PMGY, meet volunteers from other destinations and catch up with the community.

Travelling Soon

Meet people who have already been where you’re going and connect with other upcoming volunteers.

Thinking About PMGY

Meet real volunteers, hear their experiences and discover what being part of PMGY is actually like.

Coming On Your Own? Perfect.

Most PMGY volunteers start their journey solo, so you certainly won’t be the only person arriving at Community Day on your own.

We’ll make it easy to meet volunteers from your destination, project and other parts of the PMGY community from the moment you arrive.

SaveClip.App_719476109_18594414799055487_1570438562755215798_n

Meet Your Host

Josh’s PMGY story started back in 2014 when he joined us as a volunteer in Tanzania. Since then, he’s become a familiar face within the PMGY community, going on to experience our programs in Morocco, India and Sri Lanka. More than a decade after his first trip, Josh is returning to PMGY to host our first Community Day, bringing together past, present and future volunteers from across the PMGY community.

Away from PMGY, Josh has built a successful career in broadcasting and is now one of the voices of Capital FM in Wales, cohosting Capital Drive with Kally Davies every weekday from 4pm to 7pm. His career also includes work as a radio producer, voiceover artist and event host, making him the perfect person to lead Community Day. Best of all, Josh knows the PMGY experience first hand, because his own journey with us started in exactly the same way as thousands of our volunteers.

Market Halls, Oxford Street

Right In The Heart Of London

Your £24 Is Yours To Spend

Your £24 reservation is yours to enjoy on the day. The full £24 becomes food and drink credit to spend at Market Halls during Community Day, giving you the freedom to choose from the venue’s range of kitchens and bars. If you want to spend more than your included credit, you can simply pay the difference yourself.

What Happens on the Day

From the moment you arrive, Community Day will be all about meeting people and becoming part of the PMGY community. Grab some food and drinks, catch up with familiar faces and connect with past, present and future volunteers from destinations around the world.

Throughout the afternoon, Josh will bring everyone together for PMGY stories, conversations and plenty of entertainment. Expect volunteer experiences, travel stories, games, competitions and prizes, with lots of opportunities to get involved without the day feeling overly structured.

Most importantly, there will be plenty of time to simply socialise. Meet people who have travelled to the same destinations, connect with volunteers preparing for upcoming trips, share advice and enjoy the afternoon together. Whether you arrive with friends or come on your own, Community Day is designed to make meeting people easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

PMGY Community Day will take place on Saturday 28th November 2026 from 3pm to 8pm at Market Halls Oxford Street in central London. The venue is easy to reach by public transport and gives us a relaxed space to bring the PMGY Community together for an afternoon of food, drinks, reflections, activities and plenty of time to socialise.

The Community Day is for the wider PMGY community, whether you have already travelled with us, have an upcoming PMGY trip or are currently considering joining a program. It is an opportunity to bring people at different stages of their PMGY experience together, reconnect with familiar faces and meet volunteers, local team members and ambassadors from destinations around the world.

Expect a relaxed and social afternoon hosted by Josh, with food and drinks, PMGY stories and conversations, games, competitions, awards and prizes throughout the day. There will not be a packed timetable, as we want to leave plenty of time for catching up, meeting new people, sharing travel experiences and simply enjoying the afternoon together.

Your £24 reservation secures your place at PMGY Community Day and the full £24 becomes food and drink credit to spend during the event. This means you are not simply paying an admission charge, as the value of your reservation is yours to enjoy at Market Halls while spending the afternoon with the PMGY community.

Your full £24 reservation value will be available to spend on food and drinks at Market Halls during Community Day, giving you the freedom to choose from the venue’s range of kitchens and bars. Once you have used your included £24 credit, you are welcome to purchase additional food and drinks throughout the day and simply pay as you go.

Yes, and that is a big part of Community Day. We will be bringing together past, present and future volunteers from PMGY destinations around the world and helping people connect with others who have travelled to, or are preparing to visit, the same destination. It is a great opportunity to swap stories, ask questions, share advice and make connections before you travel.

Absolutely. 95% of volunteers travel solo, so we expect plenty of people to arrive at Community Day on their own too. The afternoon is designed to make meeting people easy, with opportunities to connect with volunteers from your destination, share experiences and get to know other members of the PMGY community from the moment you arrive.

Yes. You’re welcome to bring friends who haven’t previously travelled with PMGY, including anyone who might be interested in joining a PMGY program in the future. Community Day is about bringing people together, so they’re more than welcome to experience the PMGY community and enjoy the afternoon with you. Each person attending will need their own reservation.

Ready To Join Us In London?

28 November • Market Halls Oxford Street

Join the PMGY Community for an afternoon of new connections, familiar faces, food, drinks and travel stories in Central London.

RESERVE MY PLACE