Volunteer Swap in Malta

St John Malta, founded in 1882, is a voluntary, humanitarian organisation working across the Maltese Islands to provide first aid training together with first aid and rescue services.

The organisation is composed of the St John Training that offers first aid training to the general public, companies and external entities, as well as the St John Malta Ambulance and Rescue that provides trained and organised volunteer first-aiders and rescuers for public events and emergency situations.

  • You will be covered by national health and accident insurance. Regarding travel insurance, please contact your national contact point.

Project

This feast of fun, colours and tradition is made up from no less than 17 events held in or around the capital city Valletta. Costume competitions for adults and children as well as several colourful floats are the main attractions of this event, and we are requested to assist with our ambulances and fire trucks.

Carnival Malta & Gozo 2025 | Parades, Parties, and Festivities

The Task

The volunteers will be assisting with the first aid and/or rescue coverage of the event as part of the team of St John Ambulance and Rescue.

Where?

  • Malta: Valletta + Floriana (main parades/defilé vibe)
  • Gozo: Victoria (family-friendly programme) + Nadur (spontaneous “after-dark” carnival)

When?

.Friday, 13 – Tuesday 17 February 2026

Suggested Arrival:          Any day during the dates stated above

Suggested Departure:   Wednesday,  18 February 2026 5pm

Who can apply?

  • Participation: up to 6 volunteers from all JOIN members, will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Qualifications: All JOIN volunteers aged 18 and over that have a valid first aid certificate.
  • Language: Basic understanding and communication with English is ideal.

Other important information

Fort Madliena houses the dormitories that will accommodate the participants. Guests are welcome to Fort Madliena on 14th July from 2pm onwards and lodging will be provided till the 16th July till 5pm.

  • Camp beds will be provided.
  • Participants must bring their own sleeping bag (or sheets) and pillow.

Transport

  • Transport to and from the airport must be organised by the participant.
  • Transport to the event and back will be provided by St John Malta.
  • It is strongly suggested that the participants arrive in Malta by the 14th July latest.

Contact

If you are interested, please contact the JOIN office at join.office@johanniter.org

Project

Dubbed as the most scenic marathon in Malta, it includes the full 42km marathon run going along the coastline and various ancient fortifications. A 21km half marathon is also included on the same route up to the finish line in the old city of Vittoriosa, which was none other than the first capital city of the island in the time of the Knights of St John, before the city of Valletta was established.

More information at:

La Valette Marathon – Malta’s Most Scenic Full and Half Marathon

The Task

The volunteers will be assisting with the first aid and/or rescue coverage of the event as part of the team of St John Ambulance and Rescue.

Where?

The Full Marathon starts from Bahar ic Caghaq and culminates at the historic Fort St Angelo in Birgu.

When?

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Suggested Arrival:          Friday, 20 March 2026

Suggested Departure:   Monday, 18 March 2026

Who can apply?

  • Participation: up to 6 volunteers from all JOIN members, will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Qualifications: All JOIN volunteers aged 18 and over that have a valid first aid certificate.
  • Language: Basic understanding and communication with English is ideal.

Other important information

Accommodation

  • St John Ambulance and Rescue can offer dormitories including kitchen and lavatory facilities within their quarters in Fort Madliena. Accommodation will be provided within the indicated times and dates for suggested arrival and departure.
  • Camp beds will be provided.
  • Participants must bring their own sleeping bag (or sheets) and pillow.
  • The accommodation will be in Fort Madliena, Madliena Street, Is-Swieqi.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fLLYxR87MEfNPT1Y8

Transport

  • Transport to and from the airport must be organised by the participant.
  • It is important that those who are interested, send an application to the JOIN office and send their flight itineraries as soon as possible.
  • Transport to the event and back will be provided by St John Ambulance and Rescue.

Contact

If you are interested, please contact the JOIN office at join.office@johanniter.org

Contact for more information

St John Ambulance & Rescue Malta contact: reuben.attard@stjohnmalta.org

Mobile phone: +356 7905 0647

Project

Organised by the Armed Forces of Malta. All proceeds of this activity go to the Puttinu Cares Foundation.  The games in 2025 will be the second edition. The competition is done over 3 day. The event will be open to the general public and there will be various displays and military re-enactments as well as a workshop in Historical fencing. The events will be held at the Lyster Barracks of the Armed Forces of Malta.

Puttinu Cares was set up in October 2022 with the initial aim of supporting families with children suffering from cancer. Puttinu offers free-of-charge accommodation in the UK, to the families going through such an ordeal. This support has recently been extended also to adult patients.

Recap of 2025 games:

La Valette Marathon – Malta’s Most Scenic Full and Half Marathon

The Task

The volunteers will be assisting with the first aid and/or rescue coverage of the event as part of the team of St John Ambulance and Rescue.

Where?

Vjal l-Avjazzjoni, Luqa

When?

Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 April 2026

Suggested Arrival:          Thursday 23 April 2026

Suggested Departure:   Monday, 27 April 2026

Who can apply?

  • Participation: up to 6 volunteers from all JOIN members, will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Qualifications: All JOIN volunteers aged 18 and over that have a valid first aid certificate.
  • Language: Basic understanding and communication with English is ideal.

Other important information

Accommodation

  • St John Ambulance and Rescue can offer dormitories including kitchen and lavatory facilities within their quarters in Fort Madliena. Accommodation will be provided within the indicated times and dates for suggested arrival and departure.
  • Camp beds will be provided.
  • Participants must bring their own sleeping bag (or sheets) and pillow.
  • The accommodation will be in Fort Madliena, Madliena Street, Is-Swieqi.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fLLYxR87MEfNPT1Y8

Transport

  • Transport to and from the airport must be organised by the participant.
  • It is important that those who are interested, send an application to the JOIN office and send their flight itineraries as soon as possible.
  • Transport to the event and back will be provided by St John Ambulance and Rescue.

Contact

If you are interested, please contact the JOIN office at join.office@johanniter.org

Contact for more information

St John Ambulance & Rescue Malta contact: reuben.attard@stjohnmalta.org

Mobile phone: +356 7905 0647