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Jun 29

@brooklynn.nelson on her adventures in Greece 🇬🇷 So many amazing memories 😍

“My first solo travel experience, and I didn’t feel solo once. I couldn’t have asked for a more well organized experience. The staff were always available to answer any questions I had and I made so many new friends that were always down to go out on our times off. This was truly an unforgettable experience where I got to live on the best island I can imagine. Thank you🫶🏻🤍”

#pmgy #pmgygreece #travel #volunteer #volunteerabroad #gapyear

Nov 28

Are you ready to experience the Ghanaian culture up close? Come to Ghana with us and dive into their rich culture🇬🇭 Learn the local way of cooking and preparing a traditional meal! ⁠
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#pmgyghana #planmygapyear #pmgy #ghana #cooking #volunteer #volunteering #travel #solotravel #volunteerabroad #volunteerinafrica #africa

Sep 19

PMGY hosts hundreds of European volunteers overseas every year. One of the biggest questions we are asked is “Do I have to be a native English speaker to join?"⁠
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Josephine from Germany shares - “At first I was a bit afraid of teaching English in Vietnam since I’m not a native English speaker but I experienced a very heartwarming welcome on my first day of volunteering. The teachers are really supportive and help when it’s needed. The lessons are lots of fun. I get to play games with the students and work closely with them during group activities. That’s why time passes really quickly during the lessons. Overall my advice to non-native English speakers is: Don’t be shy to try out the teaching program even when you’re not a native speaker. It is lots of fun and you also have the chance to learn from the students about their language and culture while teaching them.”⁠
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📍 - @pmgyvietnam

Aug 20

The sheer joy of seeing wild elephants on safari 🐘🫶🏻⁠
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On our Cultural Triangle and Elephants weekend trip, volunteers get the opportunity to see herds of elephants roaming in Sri Lanka’s northern national parks, Minneriya and Kaudulla.⁠
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Another national park, Udawalwe, is also reachable as an exciting day trip for volunteer’s weekends!⁠
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#pmgy #pmgysrilanka #pmgyweekends

Jul 25

The last few months at the Bring Them Home dog rescue shelter 🐶 Thank you for everyone’s support 🙌🏻⁠
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Volunteers have been busy with the general upkeep of the dogs and the shelter, lead training the larger dogs, looking after new puppies, and enjoying beach days for tick prevention and enrichment 🌊🐕⁠
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#pmgysrilanka #pmgy #pmgywildlife #srilanka #travel #dogsofinstagram

Nov 15

Hey everyone! My name is Rebeca and I have been a volunteer in 11 countries with PMGY 🥰

I am doing an Instagram AND TikTok Live at the same time THIS Friday (Nov 17) at *7 PM UK Time* to share my experience for anyone interested 🤩

If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to comment on this post or send them to our DMs ✨

Hope to see you there ❤️

https://www.planmygapyear.co.uk

Oct 25

India is vibrant in every manner! Experience the lively colors, the rich food, and the big smiles of the local community! The best part is; you can explore this great culture with new friends and like-minded people 🫶⁠
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#planmygapyear @pmgyinda #pmgy #travel #traveling #india #vibrant #friendship

Aug 14

Monday is great if you can spend it here 🇬🇭⁠
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#pmgy #pmgyghana #pmgyteaching

Jul 17

🌸 BALI SUMMER COORDINATORS 🌸⁠
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Hi everyone! It’s time for us to introduce ourselves, we are Malisa and Rachel and we are PMGY Bali’s Summer Coordinators 2023! We have now been here for 3 months and are staying until September. We’ve had the pleasure of getting to know so many amazing volunteers already and are looking forward to meeting all of you during the summer ☀️ We’re excited to see you!⁠
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Your summer coordinators Malisa and Rachel⁠
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#planmygapyear #pmgybali #bali #indonesia #volunteer #volunteering #backpacking #traveling #travel #explore #gapyear #vacation #english #teaching #surf #beach #sunset #dayinalife #reels #inspo

Jul 8

Meet @phoebesharpe , one of our amazing volunteers making a difference in India! ✨ We're so proud to have her as part of the Plan My Gap Year family, spreading love and making lasting memories. 🌍💙⁠
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'From medical volunteering in the mornings to paragliding in Bhimtal on the weekend, my time in India has been nothing short of unforgettable. Visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra was a dream come true. Going on this trip has been an incredible opportunity, and I’m so grateful for the experiences, friendships, and memories that I’ve made here. These moments will last a lifetime. I can’t wait for more adventures to come!'⁠
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#pmgy #pmgyindia #planmygapyear #volunteering #makeadifference #travel #gapyear #backpacking

Nov 4

📣 Volunteer experience: "4 countries across 3 continents with PMGY has been nothing short of life changing. Throughout my gap year and summer break I travelled to Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania and Greece with PMGY and met amazing people along the way, creating some unforgettable memories.⁠
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I fell in love with animal care; working with turtles in Sri Lanka and Greece has been a highlight, along with many other amazing opportunities outside of volunteer work like safaris, bungee jumping in South Africa and visiting Zanzibar in Tanzania. The scenery across all destinations has been incredible.⁠
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Adventuring with PMGY has shaped me into the confident solo traveler I am today, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience I’ve gained." ⁠
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Thank you @_emilyy__ for sharing your amazing travels and experiences with us! ⁠
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📸 @_emily__⁠
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#planmygapyear #pmgy #pmgysouthafrica #pmgygreece #pmgysrilanka #pmgywildlife #pmgyturtles #pmgytanzania #pmgychildcare #traveling #volunteer #volunteering #backpacking #gapyear

Jun 19

The volunteers do a safari on their first day to get to know the area and the animals 🐘🐅

Here are some of the beautiful creatures you can help over on our Elephant and Wildlife projects in Thailand 🇹🇭

#pmgy #pmgywildlife #pmgyelephants #pmgythailand #savinganimals #protectourwildlife #safari

Jul 6

Bringing smiles and knowledge to Vietnam! 🇻🇳✨ The volunteers continue to empower young minds and make a positive impact📚🙌💙 ⁠
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#pmgy #pmgyvietnam #pmgyteaching #planmygapyear #volunteering #makeadifference #travel #gapyear #backpacking

Aug 26

🤗 A warm smile always awaits in Nepal!⁠
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#pmgy #pmgynepal⁠
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Jun 16

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! 🌊🌍

Today, we celebrate the magnificent sea turtles that grace our oceans with their presence. 🐢✨

At PMGY, we are proud to support the turtle conservation project in Greece and Sri Lanka, where we work tirelessly to protect these incredible creatures and their fragile habitats. 🏝️🐢

#pmgy #pmgywildlife #pmgygreece #pmgysrilanka #WorldSeaTurtleDay #OceanConservation #ProtectOurWildlife

Jul 19

🇮🇳 India Summer Plan of Action Checklist: ⁠
✅ Create an impact⁠
✅ Understand different cultures⁠
✅ Make friends all over⁠
✅ Be inspired by beauty everywhere ⁠
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⁠#pmgy #pmgyindia

Aug 12

Hands in the air if you love these gentle giants 🙋‍♀️💙⁠
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Happy World Elephant Day from PMGY 🐘⁠
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#pmgy #planmygapyear #pmgysouthafrica #volunteerabroad

Nov 12

Top 5 reasons... ⁠
🇹🇿 Tanzania should be on your travel list! ⁠
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1. Get involved with meaningful work ⁠
2. Meet like-minded people and make great friends! ⁠
3. Experience the incredible wildlife and see the big 5⁠
4. Surround yourself with smiles and laughter every day ⁠
5. Immerse yourself in a vibrant culture different from any other ⁠
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#pmgy #pmgytanzania #planmygapyear #5topreason #travel #volunteer #tanzania #gapyear #explore #abroad ⁠

Jul 23

📚✨ Embracing the joy of education as a volunteer teacher or childcare assistant🌟✏️⁠
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Every day, as a PMGY Cambodia volunteer you have the incredible opportunity to inspire young minds and ignite their passion for learning. 💛🌍⁠
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Join us on this journey of making a difference, one classroom at a time. 🙌🎓❤️⁠
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#pmgycambodia

Oct 13

Chasing waterfalls? 🇨🇷Costa Rica is definitely the place to be! ⁠
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This wonderful country is known for its waterfalls and these amazing sights can be seen walking, kayaking, and even from the back of a horse! 😍 ⁠
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@pmgycostarica_ #pmgycostarica #pmgy #planmygapyear #waterfalls #gapyear #travels #costarica #traveling