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.

The Project

The EuroPride Parade and Concert will be taking on 16th September 2023 in Valletta. Activities will start at 1 pm and will go all the way till midnight.

EuroPride 2023 celebrates diversity and promotes equality for the LGBTQ+ community. The festivities on the 16th include a concert featuring Christina Aguilera, and the EuroPride March.

Read all details at https://europride2023.mt/

The Volunteer

The volunteers will be helping with the first aid coverage of the event as part of the team of St John Malta. The opportunity is open for up to 10 volunteers.

Where?

The event will take place in Valletta.

The accommodation will be in Fort Madliena, Madliena Street, Is-Swieqi. (https://goo.gl/maps/F2UT8uysp3naohB76)

When?

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th September

Who can apply?

All volunteers of JOIN member organisations aged 18 and over who are qualified in first aid. Language: Must be fluent in English

Other important information

Fort Madliena is one of the quarters where St John Malta holds the training sessions for First Aid and Rescue. It also houses the dormitories that will accommodate the participants, for two nights between Friday 15th from 11 am onwards and Sunday 17th September till 5 pm. 

  • Camp beds will be provided.
  • Please note that the 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 15th September latest.

Contact

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