Volunteering in Malta: Social NGO & Animal Shelter
by World Unite!
Program Overview
This program offers you an opportunity to contribute to animal welfare and social causes in Malta. It enables you to combine social commitment with English-speaking practice and provides the chance to explore Malta.
You will work with a local NGO from one of 3 categories: Charity and Community Service, Charity Shops/Thrift Stores, or an Animal Shelter. Just let us know which category resonates with you the most!
The community service involves a wide range of activities, such as working at food banks, supporting shelters for homeless individuals, or organizing small events. At the charity shops, you might encounter tasks such as sorting through donations, helping customers, managing inventory, or displaying products. Finally, at the animal shelter, the work includes feeding, cleaning, exercising animals, and more. You may also help with administrative tasks, fundraising, or event planning.
In Malta, you can organize your accommodation, or we can do it for you. You can also combine your volunteering with English lessons. This way, we offer you the flexibility to customize your stay to your exact needs.
Anyone who is motivated and does not require a visa for Malta can participate.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
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Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- Animal Welfare
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Social Work
- European
- Albanian
- Andorran
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Bahamian
- Barbadian
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- Bruneian
- Canadian
- Chilean
- Colombian
- Costa Rican
- Dutch
- Danish
- Swedish
- Dominican
- Icelandic
- Micronesian
- Georgian
- Grenadian
- Guatemalan
- Honduran
- Israeli
- Japanese
- I-Kiribati
- Malaysian
- Marshallese
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Moldovan
- Macedonian
- Montenegrin
- Kiwi
- Nicaraguan
- Palauan
- Panamanian
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Samoan
- Serbian
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Solomon Islander
- Korean
- Taiwanese
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Saudi Arabian
- British
- American
- Uruguayan
- Ni-Vanuatu
- The Vatican
- Venezuelan
Updated Jun 15, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Malta
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- European
- Albanian
- Andorran
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Bahamian
- Barbadian
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- Bruneian
- Canadian
- Chilean
- Colombian
- Costa Rican
- Dutch
- Danish
- Swedish
- Dominican
- Icelandic
- Micronesian
- Georgian
- Grenadian
- Guatemalan
- Honduran
- Israeli
- Japanese
- I-Kiribati
- Malaysian
- Marshallese
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Moldovan
- Macedonian
- Montenegrin
- Kiwi
- Nicaraguan
- Palauan
- Panamanian
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Samoan
- Serbian
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Solomon Islander
- Korean
- Taiwanese
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Saudi Arabian
- British
- American
- Uruguayan
- Ni-Vanuatu
- The Vatican
- Venezuelan
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
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What kind of tasks will I do at the animal shelter?
You will help care for animals, maintain facilities, and support the shelter's daily operations.
Do I need previous experience working with animals?
No, prior experience is not required, but a genuine interest in animal welfare is important.
Who can participate in this volunteer program?
Anyone who is motivated and does not require a visa for Malta can join.
How long can I volunteer at the animal shelter?
You can participate for a duration of 1 to 52 weeks.
Where will I stay during my volunteer program in Malta?
You can book this program with or without accommodation arranged by us. The following accommodation options are available: Language School Campus and living with a Host Family.
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