Horse Care in Malta
2 - 52 weeks
English
All year
18+
600 EUR
Volunteering or Internship
Horse Placement in Malta
The volunteering takes place with an NGO dedicated to rescuing horses that have been severely neglected or are at risk of slaughter. Annually, around 300 horses are imported into Malta, mainly for use as racehorses or in horse polo sports. When these horses can no longer be used for sport, either due to age or injury, their upkeep often becomes too costly for their owners, leading to neglect or slaughter. The organization rescues such horses, nurses them back to health, and tries to find them a permanent, loving home. Potential adopters must complete an adoption application, and all adoptions are conducted under a loan agreement to ensure that the horses are not resold or reused in racing sports. Approximately 80 horses are with the NGO at any given time, either permanently or temporarily, until an adoption can be done.
To fund its activities, the organization offers horse-related activities. These include swimming with horses in the summer, photoshoots with horses (e.g., at weddings), and horse rides for children.
In addition to their rescue and rehabilitation efforts, the organization actively promotes educational initiatives to raise awareness about horse welfare and the importance of responsible horse ownership. They also engage in various events and collaborations within the community to foster a culture of compassion and respect for animals across Malta.
Your tasks as a volunteer or intern
Your daily tasks include cleaning stables and paddocks, feeding, grooming, training, and exercising the horses. You also help with activities such as pony rides for children, photoshoots with horses, and community events.
If interested, you can also assist in the organization’s shop, where horse feed, hay, used horse equipment, and riding apparel are sold. Additionally, you can support the NGO with office tasks, such as communication with donors.
You typically are involved for 30–40 hours per week.
The booking process
First, please submit an inquiry via this website and email us your resume in English along with a short motivation letter (
Program details
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Who can join
Program start
Getting there
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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 volunteering
- 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
Support the rescue and rehabilitation of horses
Gain experience in working with horses
No visa needed!
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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