Looking to take action for Malta’s natural heritage?
Volunteer with the country’s oldest environmental NGO and join a community of like-minded people working together to protect biodiversity.
🔍 On this page, you can find BirdLife Malta’s current volunteering needs, candidate requirements, and the recruitment process.
➡️ If you’re looking for short-term volunteering that is mandatory for school, please scroll down to the FAQ section for more information.
Why should you join BirdLife Malta volunteering community?
Explore volunteering opportunities that fit your passion, skills, and schedule!
| Opportunity | What You’ll Do | Requirements | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱👷 Nature Reserves Maintenance | Support upkeep of reserves: clear paths, repair structures, plant native vegetation, remove invasive species, habitat care. ❗All our nature reserves are located in the north of Malta. | Outdoorsy, practical, willing to do physical work and happy to use tools like shovels, rakes, or brushes. | Year-round; no fixed schedule – contacted when needed. ❗ Most maintenance tasks start early in the morning. |
| 🛠️🖌️ Woodworkers & Carpenters | Build/maintain items for gardens and reserves (benches, bird tables, signs, etc.). | Skilled in woodworking; own equipment is welcome. | Year-round; no fixed schedule – contacted when needed. |
| 📷🤳 Photographers & Videographers | Document Malta’s nature, BirdLife reserves and events to support outreach and media. | Own camera/smartphone with good camera; Must be willing to share photos/videos with BirdLife Malta for use in outreach and media materials. | Year-round, flexible; linked to events. |
| 🗣️🤗 Public Engagement Events | Run games and activities, help at fairs/festivals, engage public, sell merchandise, promote memberships. | Confident engaging with people; flexible; enthusiastic. | Year-round; no fixed schedule – contacted for events. |
| 🏫👩🏫 School Support | Assist teachers in delivering Dinja Waħda nature education, support lessons in the garden. | Background in nature/environment (formal or personal); confident engaging with children. | Year-round; mornings only, occasional days. |
| 🦅 🏥 Bird Rehabilitation Centre | Help care for sick or injured birds, including cleaning and food preparation, supporting their recovery until release. ❗Training provided | 18+; willingness to help birds; flexibility; attention to detail; must sign volunteering agreement. | One volunteer/day, 9:00–13:00 (Mon–Fri). Year-round, regular basis only (not one-off). |
| 🚑🦸♀️ Rescue Team | Collect and safely transport injured wild birds from locations across Malta and Gozo to our care. ❗Training provided. | 18+; ideally with own vehicle; WhatsApp user; willing to learn handling techniques. | Year-round; on-call basis. ❗Requests are often urgent and need quick response. |
| 🔭👀 Spring Watch & Raptor Camp | Document bird migration, record illegal activities, and support bird conservation efforts in the field. 🌍International volunteers are welcome. ❗Training provided. | 18+; Bird ID skills or a driving license are an advantage; must be able to work outdoors and walk long distances. 🌍International volunteers must cover their own travel and stay at a BirdLife Malta partnered hotel. | Spring & Autumn (migration periods). Apply year-round and we’ll contact you when preparations begin. ❗Current call: Raptor Camp September 2025 |
Find out more about our volunteering community and ethos in our brochure.
How to apply to become a volunteer?
Please complete the registration form below, marking “Yes, I’m in” for all the areas in which you are interested in volunteering. Don’t feel limited to the opportunities listed above! We encourage you to use the dedicated section of the form to share any other skills or knowledge you would like to offer BirdLife Malta.
F.A.Q.
Q.1. I am a student from a college or university in Malta or abroad, and I would like to participate in short-term volunteering, shadowing, or an internship with you as part of my curriculum (e.g. SOK, SRP, CSR, etc.). Can I apply?
Yes! For this type of engagement, we have a dedicated registration form below. Please complete it and await follow-up from a member of our staff.
Note: BirdLife Malta only accepts self-funded interns, and submitting the form does not guarantee final acceptance. You will need to wait for a confirmation email from one of our staff members within a week of submission.
Q.2. I am currently living abroad. Do you offer any volunteering opportunities for people outside Malta?
Yes! There are several ways you can join BirdLife Malta as a volunteer from abroad:
- The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering programme.
If you’re between 18 and 30 years old, residing in the programme partner-country, and interested in long-term (10-12 months), fully-funded volunteering opportunities where you can gain valuable experience in nature conservation – check the open calls and their description on this page.
- Spring Watch and Raptor Camp.
Foreign volunteers are more than welcome to join our team to monitor bird migration and wildlife crime. Please check the details in the table above. For further information and to register, please contact [email protected].
Q.3. We are an organised group from a company in Malta or abroad. Do you organise any Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities?
Yes. Please send a request to [email protected] and include the following information:
- Name of your organisation
- Website
- Estimated number of participants
- Preferred type of activity (e.g. clean-up, habitat restoration, maintenance tasks, etc or visit of a Nature Reserve)
- Preferred dates or month (please note that dates may vary depending on the season, volunteering needs, and staff availability)
- Contact number of the group representative
- Contact email address
Q.4. How often will I be involved once I register as a volunteer?
The frequency of activities varies depending on the task, season and the organisation’s needs. We’ll reach out to you when opportunities arise.
Q.5. Do you provide a volunteering agreement?
Yes. For some volunteering roles, signing a volunteering agreement is required. However, if you would like one for your portfolio, you are welcome to request and sign it at any stage of your volunteering experience with us.
Q.6. What are the benefits? Do you offer any rewards or recognition for volunteers?
Yes. Active volunteers receive invitations to our internal networking events, free tickets to unique activities, and other benefits. Most importantly, they gain valuable professional experience, being part of like-minded community and enjoy the satisfaction of making a positive impact on local biodiversity.
Q.7. Do you have any established volunteering groups?
Yes! We have volunteering groups for all ages. For more information, please check here:
Young Birders Club (10-15 years old)
Falko Youth Group (16–25 years old)
Events & Activities Group (+25 years old)