Community Garden Support Volunteer (Ref: 2026-05)
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH MALTA
FLORIANA, Malta
Descrição
The volunteer will support the maintenance and development of a community garden at FoEM’s Green Resource Centre in Floriana, while also participating in activities linked to the restoration of an old bakery on Comino. Tasks include gardening, organising educational activities, supporting community involvement, and contributing to the Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity campaign. This role combines hands-on environmental work, community engagement, and learning about sustainable practices in both urban and island contexts. ***** For more information and to apply: https://foemalta.org/vacancies/2026-05/*****
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
The volunteer will be accommodated in a shared apartment near FoEM’s offices, with all accommodation and utility costs covered. A monthly allowance will be provided for food and daily expenses. Travel to and from Malta will be reimbursed up to ESC limits. Transport related to activities in Floriana and Comino will be supported. The volunteer will be covered by private Henner insurance throughout the activity.
Formação durante a atividade
Training will be provided through practical, hands-on learning and mentoring by FoEM staff. The volunteer will gain skills in community gardening, sustainability education, and community engagement. ESC on-arrival and mid-term trainings will be attended. Additional learning opportunities include workshops, skill-sharing sessions, and participation in FoEM events related to food, biodiversity, and sustainability.
Perfil do participante
The participant is a young person who enjoys working with nature, outdoor activities, and community-based projects. They are motivated to learn about urban gardening, sustainability, and heritage conservation, and are comfortable with hands-on physical work in different weather conditions. The participant is flexible, practical, and enjoys working in small teams. No gardening experience is required, but curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential. An interest in environmental protection, community involvement, and sustainable living is important.
Datas da atividade
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 23/01/2026 to 31/01/2028
Local da atividade
XATT IC CANGATURA , FLORIANA, Malta
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Albânia, Alemanha, Argélia, Arménia, Aruba, Azerbaijão, Bielorrússia, Bonaire, Santo Eustáquio e Saba, Bulgária, Bélgica, Bósnia-Herzegovina, Chipre, Chéquia, Croácia, Curaçau, Dinamarca, Egito, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, Finlândia, França, Geórgia, Gronelândia, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Islândia, Israel, Itália, Jordânia, Kosovo * UN resolution, Letónia, Listenstaine, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Líbano, Líbia, Macedónia do Norte, Malta, Marrocos, Moldávia, Montenegro, Noruega, Nova Caledónia, Palestina, Países Baixos, Polinésia Francesa, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Rússia, Suécia, São Bartolomeu, São Martinho (parte neerlandesa), São Pedro e Miquelão, Sérvia, Síria, Terras Austrais e Antárticas Francesas, Tunísia, Turquia, Ucrânia, Wallis e Futuna, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Environment and natural protection
Disaster Preparedness
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 08/02/2026 23:59
Código do projeto
2023-2-MT01-ESC51-VTJ-000178928