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

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.

More information at: The 2025 Malta Military Games – On-Site Competition Registration | Powered by Competition Corner ®| Official Site

Puttinu Cares Foundation – Home Away From Home

The Volunteer

The volunteers will be helping with the first aid coverage of the event as part of the team of St John Malta.

Where?

The events is held at the Lyster Barracks of the Armed Forces of Malta.

Volunteers will be staying at Fort Madliena, Madliena Street, Is-Swieqi. https://maps.app.goo.gl/fLLYxR87MEfNPT1Y8

When?

Friday, 25th April – Sunday, 27th April 2025

Suggested Arrival: Latest: Thursday, 24th April at 5 pm

Suggested Departure: Latest:  Monday, 28th April 5 pm

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.

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.

Applicants Criteria

  • Participation: up to 5 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 acceptable. It is ideal to be able to speak and understand the English language for ease of communication in case an emergency arises.

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