What is the Youth Volunteer Overseas?
What is Youth Volunteer Overseas?
The Youth Volunteer Overseas is a programme which aims to assist young people in becoming active volunteers through facilitating volunteering opportunities to help the community.
The YVO programme allows youth volunteers to participate in volunteering projects coordinated by local Voluntary Organisations. The overseas missions can take part in Europe, Asia, Africa, Gulf Countries and South America and can range between 2 weeks and 3 months. This programme covers up to €2,500 in costs relating to mobility, flights and insurance for Youth volunteers participating in this programme.
How it works
Host Voluntary Organisation
Youths who wish to participate in voluntary missions overseas are required to find a local voluntary organisation which participates in voluntary projects overseas. The voluntary organisations are responsible for submitting the YVO application.
Contract & Meeting
Once the Application has been approved, youth volunteers will be asked to sign a contract and sit for an online meeting to discuss expectations and YVO reporting responsibilities.
Report and Renumeration
The youth volunteers will receive 50% renumeration prior to the start of the overseas mission and 50% of the renumeration after the submission of a narrative report at the end of the voluntary service.
Financial Allowance
The programme shall cover the following:
a) A per diem allowance of €15
b) 80% travel expenses (flights),
c) Travel and health insurance.
Eligibility
The programme is open to youths who are:
Between 18 to 35 years old
Residents in Malta / Have Maltese ID documents
Opportunities
Animal Welfare Volunteer
- 15160
- Association for Abandoned Animals
- Birzebbuga
Community Engagement & Outreach Volunteer
- 20944
- Malta Music & Performing Arts Complex
- Various, Remote
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
KNŻ Volunteer
- 21084
- Kunsill Nazzjonali Żgħażagħ (KNŻ)
- Floriana, Various
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
Animal Care Volunteer
- 20791
- MSPCA
- Floriana
Boat Maintenance & Assistant Volunteer
- 21136
- The Vikings Sailing Club
- Floriana
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
Admin and Coordination Volunteer
- 20802
- Hompesch Social Club
- Żabbar
Outreach, Event, & Admin Assistant
- 20680
- Ħamrun Sporting Football Club
- Ħamrun
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
Junior Administrative and Events Volunteer
- 20625
- Socjeta Filarmonika La Stella, Gudja
- Gudja
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
Administrative support
- 20572
- St Jeanna Antide Foundation
- Tarxien
Football Coach Assistant
- 18259
- Munxar Falcons F.C.
- Munxar, Gozo
Youth Development Specialist
- 16625
- Proutist Universal Malta
- Birkirkara
Education Project Assistant
- 16491
- The Malta Trust Foundation
- Marsa, Floriana
Cultural and Artistic Events Co-ordinator
- 15156
- Outdoor Artists
- Marsa, Various
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
Native Tree Nursery Assistant
- 21022
- ACT
- Wardija
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
- Position filled
Social media & PR Volunteer
- 21017
- MSPRM
- Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, University
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
- Position filled
Digital Marketing Coordinator
- 21025
- Kumitat Żgħażagħ Brijużi Xewkin
- Xewkija, Gozo
- Position filled
Fundraising Events Assistant
- 20385
- We are currently seeking youth volunteers to support the organisation of upcoming fundraising events, including BBQ takeaways and similar initiatives. Their involvement will be crucial in planning, preparing, and ensuring the smooth running of these events while also encouraging active participation in our community efforts.
- Position filled
Youth Fundraising Events Assistant
- 20491
- Ghaqda Zghazagh Brijuzi Xaghrin
- Xaghra
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
- Position filled
Events Coordinator
- 19507
- Ghaqda Madonna tal-Grazzja Banda San Mikiel Zabbar
- Zabbar
- Position filled
Social Media & Admin Volunteer
- 19207
- Soċjeta' Mużikali San Pawl
- San Pawl il-Baħar
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
- Position filled
Group Support Volunteer
- 18859
- Equal Partners Foundation (EPF)
- Imsida, Valletta
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
- Position filled
Swimming Coach Assistant
- 16927
- Otters Aquatic Sports Club
- Marsalforn, Victoria Gozo
- Position filled
Team Media Assistant
- 16800
- Soċjetà Mużikali Madonna tal-Ġilju
- Imqabba
- Position filled
Event Planner
- 16496
- Għaqda Armar Xewkija
- Xewkija, Gozo
- Position filled
Outreach Volunteer
- 16340
- Fondazzjoni għall-Konservazzjoni tan-Naħla Maltija
- Remote
- Position filled
Administration helper
- 15948
- Fondazzjoni Sebh
- Hamrun
- Position filled
Human Rights Volunteer
- 15161
- Malta Human Rights Education Centre
- virtually, Valletta, Qawra
- Position filled
Journey of Youth Self-Development - J.O.Y.S
Volunteers who are participating in the Youth Voluntary Service programme or in a EU mobility programme are also eligible to participate in the J.O.Y.S. programme (Journey of Youth Self-Development).
The self-development programme consists of different resources including:
- My Journey – a 31-day self-development Journal
- Mentoring (one-to-one/small groups)
- Monthly self-development workshops
