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

Isle of MTV Malta 2026 – G7 Events

We are looking for volunteers to join us for this year’s event that will be held on the 22nd July.  Isle of MTV Malta is Europe’s largest free open-air music festival, held every summer in Floriana and attracting thousands of music fans from around the world. Featuring top international artists alongside local performers, the concert is a major highlight of Malta’s event calendar, offering a vibrant atmosphere, live entertainment, and a unique festival experience.

Our setup includes a First Aid Post right next to the stage and will be supported by doctors and nurses. Number of casualties could be in the region of 40 – 60 persons and this is why require this support. This will be a long and demanding duty, but also a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major event and showcase our commitment to community safety.

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.

When?

22 July 2026

Suggested Arrival:  21 July 2026

Suggested Departure: 23 July 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.

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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