What is the Youth Voluntary Service?
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.
The YVS Overseas 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.
At the end of the voluntary service, youth volunteers receive a certificate of participation which is valid for academic accreditation, Youthpass and Europass.
How it works
Application
Once youths find a voluntary opportunity to their liking from the listings below, they can apply here to take part in the youth voluntary service programme. Prospective youth volunteers are to enter the reference number of the chosen listing in the application.
Organisation Visit
The youth volunteers will be required to visit the organisation in order to confirm their interest to volunteer with that VO. If the visit is successful, the youths are to send a confirmation email to the VO and the MCVS Officer.
Contract & Meeting
Volunteers will be asked to sign a contract and sit for an online meeting to go over YVS reporting responsibilities.
Monthly Reporting / Tasks
The Youth volunteer is to fill weekly attendance sheets. These are to be signed and sent to the voluntary organisation at the end of the month for verification. The Youth Volunteer needs to complete one of the tasks from the Youth Volunteer Journal by the end of every month of the placement.
YVS Resources
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 YVS Overseas 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 YVS 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 16 to 30 years old (15 years old if post-secondary)
- Residents in Malta / Have Maltese ID documents
The programme is open to youths who are:
Between 18 to 30 years old
Residents in Malta / Have Maltese ID documents
Opportunities
Group Support Volunteer
- 18859
- Equal Partners Foundation (EPF)
- Imsida, Valletta
- We are accepting volunteers for short term placements such as for SOK/ CSR projects
Project Support Assistant
- 18490
- CROSS CULTURE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION CCIF
- Paola
Community Work Volunteer
- 18407
- Centru Tbexbix
- Bormla
Football Coach Assistant
- 18259
- Munxar Falcons F.C.
- Munxar, Gozo
- Position filled
Swimming Coach Assistant
- 16927
- Otters Aquatic Sports Club
- Marsalforn, Victoria Gozo
Feast Decorations Assistant
- 16799
- Soċjetà Mużikali Madonna tal-Ġilju
- Imqabba
- Position filled
Team Media Assistant
- 16800
- Soċjetà Mużikali Madonna tal-Ġilju
- Imqabba
- Position filled
Youths Mentor
- 16808
- Soċjetà Mużikali Madonna tal-Ġilju
- Imqabba
- Position filled
Football Coach Assistant
- 16293
- Ghaxaq FC Youth Nursery
- Ghaxaq
- Position filled
Youth Development Specialist
- 16625
- Proutist Universal Malta
- Birkirkara
- Position filled
Education Project Assistant
- 16491
- The Malta Trust Foundation
- Marsa, Floriana
- Position filled
Outreach Volunteer
- 16340
- Fondazzjoni għall-Konservazzjoni tan-Naħla Maltija
- Remote
- Position filled
Youth Mentor and Assistant Coach
- 16268
- Lija Athletic Football Club
- Lija
- Position filled
Administration helper
- 15948
- Fondazzjoni Sebh
- Hamrun
- Position filled
Horse carer
- 15874
- RMJ Horse Rescue
- Siggiewi
- Position filled
Site Manager Assistant
- 15743
- Nature Trust - FEE Malta
- Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk
- Position filled
Summer Club animator/helper
- 15666
- Don Bosco Oratory, Gozo
- Victoria, Gozo
- Position filled
Assistant to Football Coach
- 15168
- Qrendi FC Youth Nursery
- Qrendi
Animal Care
- 15166
- Kitty Guardians For Strays
- Birkirkara
- Position filled
Cadet
- 15165
- Malta Cadets Corps
- Victoria, Gozo
Science Communications Volunteer
- 15163
- Malta Chamber of Scientists
- University of Malta
- Position filled
Human Rights Volunteer
- 15161
- Malta Human Rights Education Centre
- virtually, Valletta, Qawra
- Position filled
Animal Welfare Volunteer
- 15160
- Association for Abandoned Animals
- Birzebbuga
Community Volunteer
- 15159
- Malta LGBTIQ Rights Movement
- Mosta
- Position filled
Artist
- 15156
- Outdoor Artists
- Remote, Marsa, Various
Youth Animator
- 15155
- Home Away from Home
- Senglea
IT Support
- 15154
- Happy Parenting - Malta (for Happier Children)
- Remote
- Position filled
Frame Football Mentors
- 15153
- Frame Football Malta (FFM)
- Kirkop
- 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
