Local Volunteers
Volunteers of all ages
MCVS can assist you in the recruiting process of local volunteers in order to support the expansion and growth of your voluntary organisation. Once you apply to recruit local volunteers, MCVS will include your voluntary organisation details and the voluntary roles available within your organisation on our website. Once a volunteer is interested in your voluntary opportunity, you will be notified accordingly to set a meeting with them.
Youth Volunteers
Youth Voluntary Service
Voluntary Organisations can choose to enroll in the Youth Voluntary Service programme and start hosting a number of youth volunteers (ages 16-30) within their organisation. The Youth Voluntary Service is a programme which aims to assist young people in becoming active volunteers through facilitating volunteering opportunities to help the community.
The Youth volunteers in the YVS Local programme have the opportunity to volunteer with a voluntary organisation of their choice from 2 months up to a maximum of 6 months whilst benefitting from a monthly stipend. The renumeration rate is at €3.50 per hour for a maximum of 15 hours every week. Voluntary organisations which have the capacity to host young volunteers are encouraged to enroll in this programme and make a positive impact on Maltese youths.
How it works
Application
Voluntary organisations which have a vacant voluntary role/s need to apply here in order to outline the roles and responsibilities of the volunteer. An application needs to be submitted for every different voluntary role which is currently vacant.
Listings
Once the application is approved, the voluntary role will be listed in the Voluntary Opportunity List here.
Volunteers
When volunteers apply for a role, the voluntary organisation will be notified and can start contact with the volunteer.
Accreditation
When submitting your application, you must tick the checkbox related to the Youth Voluntary Service in order to fill in the accreditation questions. Accreditation is designed to ensure consistently high standards where organisations must show they have the capacity and structure to be able to engage, train, manage, monitor, and support Youth Volunteers.
Assessment
The application will be assessed by the MCVS Evaluation Committee. In case it is determined that the voluntary opportunity or structures of the VO do not meet the programme’s eligibility criteria, the organisation is notified and guided accordingly.
Host Status
Upon approval of the application, you are asked to sign a contract establishing expectations and responsibilities. The organisation is granted Host status and is accredited for a period of 12 months. The voluntary opportunities will be listed in the Voluntary Opportunity List, visible to youth volunteers.
Youth Volunteer Bridging
Once a youth volunteer is interested in the voluntary opportunity, the VO is notified and are asked to host a meeting with the prospective volunteer.
Voluntary Placement Responsibilities
The voluntary organisation must fill in a Monthly Report tracking the development and progress of youth volunteers. This is to be sent to MCVS together with the Attendance Sheet and 1 task from the Youth Volunteer Journal.
Guidelines
Login to apply
Please login using the credentials set on the VO Funding Portal. If you don't have a Voluntary Organisation account, register to recruit volunteers.
