Community Volunteering in Malta
1 - 52 weeks
English
All year
16+
600 EUR
Volunteering
Community Volunteering in Malta
Volunteering in Malta offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while experiencing the island’s breathtaking beauty and vibrant culture. By contributing to causes like community development, animal welfare, or supporting vulnerable populations, you’ll play a vital role in projects that matter. As you give back, you’ll also immerse yourself in Malta’s warm hospitality, apply your English language skills, explore its historic sites, and enjoy sunny days by the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Whether you’re drawn to Malta’s rich history, stunning beaches, or the chance to meet like-minded people from around the globe, volunteering here is an unforgettable way to create positive change while broadening your horizons.
What can I do as a Community Volunteer in Malta?
Charity and Community Service:
This category encompasses a wide range of volunteering opportunities designed to support individuals and communities in need. You might find yourself working at food banks to distribute essential supplies, assisting in shelters that provide refuge for homeless individuals or those experiencing vulnerability, or helping to organize and run community events that bring people together and uplift the area. Volunteers often engage in tasks like preparing meals, managing donations, providing companionship, or supporting education and employment programs. These roles not only offer a chance to make a tangible difference but also foster connections with the local community, promoting a deeper understanding of the challenges they face and the resilience they show.
Charity Shops/Thrift Store:
Run by charitable or social organizations, charity shops are vital fundraising hubs that support a variety of meaningful causes. As a volunteer, you could be involved in sorting through donated goods, ensuring they are in good condition and suitable for sale. You might also assist customers with their shopping experience, arrange displays, or help to manage inventory. These roles provide a behind-the-scenes look at how nonprofits sustain their initiatives while offering the satisfaction of contributing to a cause that directly benefits from your efforts. Charity shops are excellent environments for gaining retail experience, meeting new people, and supporting the community.
Animal Shelter:
At an animal shelters, you might assist with feeding, grooming, and exercising animals, as well as maintaining clean and safe living spaces for them. Beyond hands-on care, volunteers may also help with administrative tasks, fundraising, or coordinating adoption events to find loving homes for the animals. Opportunities to engage with local veterinarians, rescue teams, and animal advocacy groups further expand your understanding of the field. By volunteering in animal welfare, you not only improve the lives of animals but also contribute to creating a society that is more compassionate towards animals.
The Booking Process
You can just make an online booking through this website. You can let us know now or later which one of the 3 categories you would like to get involved in. Please also email us your CV/resume. Once we receive it, we will coordinate with local NGOs in Malta and provide you with a profile of the organization where you will be volunteering.
Combining Volunteering and English lessons:
If you want to learn English lessons while volunteering, you can take English lessons at our partner language school in the mornings (20 hours per week) and volunteer in the afternoons.
Program details
FAQs
Program Rates
Who can join
Program start
Getting there
Visa
Accommodation Options
You can book this program with or without accommodation arranged by us.
The following accommodation options are available:
Language School Campus
The language school campus is located directly opposite the University of Malta and just a 10-minute walk from the language school. All internship placements in the city can be reached on foot or by bus within about 30 minutes. Farms (for agricultural internships) can be reached within 30–45 minutes. You can choose between a single or a shared double room. Double rooms are shared with a same-gender individual. Standard rooms come with a shared bathroom, but for an additional fee, you can book a room with a private bathroom and kitchen. Each room includes reliable WiFi and air conditioning. The campus also features communal areas for socializing with other participants, including a cafeteria and even a pool area.
Please note that prices vary depending on the season. The seasonal dates are as follows:
- Winter:
1.11.2025 - 27.2.2026
31.10.2026 - 26.02.27 - Spring:
28.2.2026 - 12.6.2026 - Summer:
13.6.2026 - 28.8.2026 - Autumn:
29.8.2026 - 30.10.2026
Host Family
A Host Family offers an immersive cultural experience, allowing you to live with a Maltese family and experience their daily life, cuisine, and customs. You’ll stay in a comfortable single or shared room, breakfast and dinner are provided by your Host Family. This setup also provides the chance to practice English during daily family interactions.
Please mention any dietary restrictions or allergies in your application so suitable arrangements can be made (additional charges may apply).
Most host families are within walking distance of the Language School, though public transportation might occasionally be needed. All internship placements in the city can be reached on foot or by bus within about 30 minutes. Farms (for agricultural internships) can be reached within 30–45 minutes.
For arrival and return you can directly book an airport transfer.
Please note that we need to confirm the availability of the accommodation after your booking. If your preferred option is unavailable, we can suggest alternative accommodations.
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What is included?
- Arrangement of your placement
- Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
- Access to the World Unite! Online Knowledge Base which has Preparation Materials including Intercultural Preparation, compiled particularly for your destination
- Preparation Session via Zoom, together with further participants
- On-site support
- Airport transfer from Malta Airport (MLA) on arrival to your campus or
host family accommodation - Accompaniment to your placement on your first day
- Issuance of internship certificates and filling internship contracts for your university, child benefit etc.
- 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
- CO2 compensation of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
Not included?
- Accommodation (can be booked separately)
- Meals (except in the case of booked homestay accommodation which includes breakfast and dinner)
- Travel to/from Malta
- Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance)
- Personal Expenses
- Vaccinations
- Local Transport
INSIGHT
this program
Short participation period available (from 1 week)
No visa needed!
Support from our local team
Great location on the sun island Malta
Attractive accommodation options in a student campus or with a Maltese host family (optional)
Questions?
your consultant for this program is
Chris Engler
(he/his)
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