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Volunteer With Malta Red Cross

Help save lives, strengthen communities, support vulnerable individuals, and become part of Malta's humanitarian movement.

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Why Volunteer?

A meaningful way to serve with purpose and professionalism.

Volunteering with Malta Red Cross is an opportunity to contribute to humanitarian work, grow as an individual, and become part of a trusted movement that serves people in need.

Malta Red Cross volunteers providing professional community support at a public event

  1. Humanitarian impact

    Take part in work that protects life, reduces suffering, and strengthens communities across Malta.

  2. Skills development

    Build practical skills through training, operational experience, and structured support from experienced teams.

  3. Teamwork and community

    Work alongside trained personnel and fellow volunteers in a professional, supportive environment.

  4. Personal growth

    Develop confidence, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of humanitarian service.

  5. Support people in need

    Contribute directly to services that assist individuals and families when they need help most.

  6. Contribute to our programmes

    Support Malta Red Cross operations — from first aid and water rescue to community and humanitarian programmes.

Volunteer Opportunities

Roles across operations, rescue, and organisational support.

Malta Red Cross volunteers contribute across a range of professional operational and support roles. Requirements vary by activity and are confirmed during onboarding.

Malta Red Cross responders providing event medical and first aid coverage18+

Event First Aid Volunteers

Provide professional medical and first aid support at public events and community activities.

Requirements

  • Minimum age 18
  • First Aid Training
  • Out-of-Hospital Emergency Care Training (as applicable)
  • Teamwork and professionalism

Role

  • Event medical and first aid support
  • Public events
  • Community activities
Malta Red Cross water rescue and lifeguard team on coastal duty18+

Water Rescue Volunteers

Support beach safety operations, water rescue, and public education along Malta's coast.

Requirements

  • Minimum age 18
  • First Aid Training
  • Water Rescue and/or Lifeguarding Training

Role

  • Shore-based roles
  • Water-based roles
  • Beach safety operations
  • Water rescue support
  • Public education and awareness
Malta Red Cross personnel coordinating operations from headquarters16+

Administrative Support Volunteers

Help keep Malta Red Cross operations running through administration, logistics, and project support.

Location: Malta Red Cross Headquarters, Pembroke

Minimum age

  • 16 years

Role examples

  • Administration
  • Reception support
  • Data entry
  • Logistics support
  • Event preparation
  • Research and project support

Skills & Educational Pathways

Contribute your expertise or gain recognised practical experience.

Malta Red Cross welcomes both experienced professionals who wish to donate specialist knowledge and students completing practical placements through recognised educational programmes.

Professional Volunteers

Donate professional expertise where it strengthens our work.

Individuals wishing to contribute specialist skills can support Malta Red Cross on an ongoing basis or through specific projects.

  • Healthcare Professionals
  • IT Specialists
  • Software Developers
  • Accountants
  • Legal Professionals
  • Engineers
  • HR Professionals
  • Marketing & Communications Professionals
  • Trainers and Educators

Professional volunteers may provide ongoing support or assist with specific projects, depending on organisational needs and availability.

Students & Educational Placements

Practical placements through recognised educational programmes.

Malta Red Cross welcomes students and interns who require practical placements as part of recognised educational programmes.

  1. S.O.K. Students
  2. Secondary School Placements
  3. MCAST Students
  4. University Students
  5. Erasmus+ Participants
  6. Other Educational Placements

Malta Red Cross does not currently operate its own internship programme.

Malta Red Cross staff and volunteers with the organisation's emergency response fleet

Corporate & Group Engagement

Bring your organisation behind humanitarian action.

Organisations, schools, businesses, and other groups interested in supporting Malta Red Cross can explore sponsorship, partnerships, and purposeful group engagement opportunities.

Group enquiries are handled through our Sponsorship & Partnership programme rather than a separate volunteer application.

Corporate Partnerships & Group Engagement
Malta Red Cross responder working with police at an open ambulance during an emergency response

Humanitarian action also happens through education, inclusion, outreach, and stronger neighbourhoods.

Community & Humanitarian Support

Strengthen communities and support people through humanitarian action.

Volunteers also contribute to community programmes, education, outreach, and humanitarian projects that sit alongside our operational services.

  • Elderly Care & Healthy Ageing Initiatives
  • Community Outreach
  • First Aid Education Support
  • Awareness Campaigns
  • Humanitarian Projects
  • Social Inclusion Activities
  • Fundraising Events
  • Community Resilience Programmes

Our Expectations

Volunteers are expected to conduct themselves professionally and uphold the standards of Malta Red Cross.

Volunteers contribute their time freely, but the quality of their work must always reflect the professional standards expected of Malta Red Cross.

Time is given freely. Professionalism is not optional. Every volunteer represents the Society in their conduct, reliability, and care for the people we serve.

Volunteers must

  1. Uphold the 7 Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Read the Fundamental Principles
  2. Comply with the Malta Red Cross Code of Conduct.
  3. Follow all applicable Society policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  4. Respect safeguarding requirements.
  5. Maintain confidentiality.
  6. Respect health and safety requirements.
  7. Respect data protection obligations.
  8. Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
  9. Maintain any role-specific qualifications or competencies where required.
  10. Protect the reputation and integrity of Malta Red Cross.

Volunteer Journey

From application to service, in five clear steps.

Every volunteer follows a structured process so that roles are matched carefully and our standards are upheld from the start.

  1. Step 01

    Submit Application

    Complete the volunteer application form with your details, interests, and availability.

  2. Step 02

    Application Review

    Our team reviews your application against current volunteer needs and role requirements.

  3. Step 03

    Initial Discussion

    We meet with you to understand your motivation, experience, and how you would like to contribute.

  4. Step 04

    Role Matching & Onboarding

    You are matched to a suitable role and complete the required onboarding, policies, and checks.

  5. Step 05

    Start Your Volunteer Journey

    Begin contributing as part of Malta Red Cross, with the support and standards of our teams.

Apply to Volunteer

Start your volunteer application.

Tell us about yourself, your interests, and how you would like to contribute. Applications are reviewed individually and matched to suitable roles.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk. Our volunteer team will contact you about the next steps after reviewing your application.

Personal Information
Enter your date of birth as DD/MM/YYYY. Volunteer roles start from age 16.
Availability
Volunteer Interests

Select all that apply. Role matching is confirmed during onboarding.

Skills, Languages & Experience

Driving Licence (required)

Previous Volunteering Experience (required)

Motivation Statement
Consents

FAQs

Becoming a lifeguard

Malta Red Cross is currently the only organisation in Malta authorised to issue ILSF-recognised lifeguard and water rescue certifications. Join us to gain internationally recognised training and help save lives across Malta and Gozo.

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