IT Conservation Assistant
BirdLife Malta
Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Description
BirdLife Malta is looking for a curious, resourceful and motivated volunteer with IT skills to join our Conservation Department and help develop technology that supports bird conservation, research and public engagement.
This is a unique opportunity to gain practical IT experience while working alongside conservationists, researchers and fieldworkers. The role combines web development, artificial intelligence, data management, networking, livestreaming and field technology with real-world conservation.
Projects include developing conservation databases and web platforms, supporting a digital wildlife rescue system, expanding live bird and wildlife cameras, digitising historical ornithological records using AI, developing online bird migration and tracking tools, and supporting other IT projects.
The role also offers opportunities to join fieldwork and on-site technology installations.
For more information about this opportunity and how to apply visit: https://birdlifemalta.org/about/jobs/
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
This is a volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) scheme. BirdLife Malta will provide you with:
- Accommodation close to our offices in Ta’ Xbiex or in the northern part of the island close to our nature reserves
- Coverage of utilities such as ele
- Reimbursement of the flight and other transport costs (bus, train, metro, visa) to/from Malta up to a certain limit
- €380 monthly allowance
- Private insurance
Training during the activity
The Conservation Department staff will provide training.
Participant profile
- Aged 18-30
- A citizen of one of the programme or partner countries
- Interested in developing skills and experience towards a future career in IT
- Passionate about nature, wildlife and conservation
- Interested in applying technology, including AI, to real-world environmental challenges?
- Willing to learn and adapt to the varied needs of a charitable conservation organisation, including occasional flexible or longer working hours?
Activity dates
From 01/12/2026 to 30/11/2027
Activity location
57/28 Marina Court, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/09/2026 23:00
Project code
2025-1-MT01-ESC51-VTJ-000346135