Travel Insurance

Travel with confidence by choosing the right travel insurance for your volunteer abroad experience.

🛡 Essential Protection ✈️ Travel with Confidence 🌍 Cover with Howden 🌍 Worldwide Programs

Choosing the Right Travel Insurance

While it might not be the most thrilling part of planning your trip, getting adequate travel insurance is an important step for your PMGY volunteer program. And we’re here to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible!

PMGY is an appointed representative of Howden, we have teamed up to offer an affordable travel insurance policy specifically designed for PMGY volunteers. This policy has been co-developed by Howden and Zurich, who underwrites the policy. This optional policy ensures you’re covered for all your travel essentials, so you can relax and focus on having the adventure of a lifetime. There are two levels of cover available to suit your needs, you can choose one of these or you can through a third-party provider of your choice.

PMGY Standard – This plan covers cancellation, medical and emergency expenses, personal accident, baggage, money and passport protection, plus coverage for a number of activities.

PMGY Plus – Building on the Standard plan, this option provides additional levels of protection and coverage for a wider range of activities and sports.

The policy is available to volunteers up to the age of 65 and provides coverage for all PMGY destinations worldwide.

If you do choose to select our insurance, it’s absolutely critical to ensure the cover duration you select spans the entire duration of your trip, including your travel days to and from your volunteer destination. When selecting the number of weeks cover you need for your policy, make sure to include both your departure and return dates to avoid any gaps in coverage.

The PMGY insurance policy covers medical expenses but does not include certain pre-existing medical conditions, including pre-existing medical conditions that required advice, surgery, treatment, referrals, or investigations within the last 12 months. If you have a pre-existing condition, it’s essential to carefully review the policy’s terms and conditions to ensure it aligns with your specific needs.

Both options feature 24/7 Emergency Travel and Medical Assistance through CEGA. This support team offers round-the-clock help to manage medical evacuations, locate doctors globally, or arrange emergency travel. With a team of multilingual experts with extensive travel insurance experience, CEGA combines cutting-edge technology with personalised human support to process claims efficiently and guide you through any challenges during your journey.

If you would prefer us to post your documents, please email us on [email protected]

Both Policies

Standard Policy

Plus Policy

Low Excess

The excess amount for both insurance policies is only 100 GBP.

24/7 Emergency Support

Help is always just a call away—24/7 emergency helpline, anytime, anywhere!

Travel With Confidence

Cover designed for volunteering activities with options for additional adventures.

Accessible To All *

Open to volunteers of all backgrounds, ages 17-65. Everyone’s welcome!

Convenience

Add it easily during your application and enjoy peace of mind.

Choice Of Policies

Two policy options available — offering different levels of cover options for your trip

* Exclusions may apply particularly if you currently or recently have had a medical condition. Please read the Policy Documents section for more information.
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Standard Policy

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Plus Policy

 
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You’ll need comprehensive travel insurance specifically designed to cover your volunteering placement and any additional travel plans. This ensures you’re protected for medical emergencies, cancellations, baggage, and activities — giving you peace of mind throughout your adventure.

Ensure the policy duration you arrange covers the entire length of your trip — from the moment you leave home to the day you return. This includes all travel days, so you’re protected during flights, stopovers, and your volunteering experience abroad.

The sooner you’re insured, the sooner you’re protected! Securing your travel insurance early means you’re covered for unexpected events, such as trip cancellations, before you even set foot on a plane.

Booking your PMGY insurance is easy! Simply add it during your online application or at any time before your trip through our online shop. It’s quick, straightforward, and ensures you’re ready for your trip.

Once booked, your PMGY insurance policy will be confirmed via email. This will include a detailed breakdown of your cover, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips.

Planning an adventure-packed trip? Whether it’s bamboo rafting, kayaking, or trekking, the PMGY Plus Policy has you covered! It’s the perfect choice for volunteers looking to add a little extra thrill to their experience.