Nature, Food and Agro-ecology ESC Volunteer (Ref: 2023-02)

Activity description

**IMPORTANT: Please register your interest from our form at: https://foemalta.org/get-involved/vacancies/ One of FoEM’s main campaigns focuses on Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity and Nature. This is one of FoEM’s biggest campaigns since it focuses on policy work in relation to agriculture and biodiversity, educational activities related to food production and consumption, citizen science to research the bee population, citizen actions such as community gardening & foraging walks, and workshops with youth and in schools on various aspects related to nature gardens, food waste, composting etc. FoEM campaigns for the right for people to have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. FoEM also takes a nature and biodiversity approach to food production and believes people are at the heart of a holistic rural environment.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The European Solidarity Corps programme will provide you with accommodation in a shared room close to our offices in Floriana, coverage of all living costs such as electricity, water, gas, and internet, reimbursement of the flight and other transport to/from Malta, up to a certain limit, monthly allowance, private CIGNA insurance. In case of disabilities, funding is available for support (e.g. interpreters)

Training during the activity

The volunteer will be involved in FoEM work and will be able to grow their interest and expertise in the field. FoEM will offer the volunteer a unique opportunity to carry on an innovative set of tasks, allowing the volunteer to share their creativity and experience, which will eventually be integrated into policy proposals for the transition to a circular economy and a just economic system. More information can be found here: https://foemalta.org/vacancies/202302/

Participant profile

The candidate should have at least a degree level of education in a related field of studies. Knowledge of EU affairs and experience with EU projects will be considered an asset. The ideal candidate should be aged 18-30, fluent in English, a citizen of one of the partner or programme countries (can also be living in Malta), should have an understanding of permaculture, agro-ecology, urban gardening and holistic farming practices. Strong interest in environment and sustainability topics and policy understanding and report writing skills – Understanding of EU Policies.

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/06/2023 to 31/07/2024

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Activity location

Xatt ic-Cangatura, FRN 1260 Floriana Malta

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, Hungary, France, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Wallis and Futuna

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Activity topics

Environment and natural protection

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 01/05/2023

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