🌱🌍 ESC Individual Volunteering in Malta 🇲🇹 Food Agriculture and Biodiversity Campaign Support Promoting Sustainable Food Systems Environmental Justice and Active Citizenship

Food, Agriculture, and Biodiversity Campaign Support is a European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering opportunity hosted by Friends of the Earth Malta in Floriana. This role combines research, policy advocacy, communication, and hands-on community action, offering a comprehensive experience at the intersection of sustainable food systems, biodiversity protection, and environmental justice at local, national, and EU levels.

📅 Activity Dates
🗓️ 23 January 2026 – 31 January 2028

🇲🇹 Host Country & Location
📍 Floriana, Malta
🏢 Friends of the Earth Malta offices and community sites

🎯 What This Volunteering Is About
🌱 Support the Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity (FAB) campaign
📊 Assist with research, policy analysis, and public consultations
🗣️ Contribute to advocacy and campaign communications
🌿 Take part in community gardens and citizen science activities
👩‍🌾 Engage with farmers, stakeholders, and partner organisations
📚 Help develop educational resources on sustainable food systems
🌍 Explore how food, agriculture, biodiversity, and social justice connect

👥 Who Can Apply
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Young people aged 18–30
🌱 Strong interest in food systems, agriculture, biodiversity, or nature protection
🤝 Motivated to contribute to environmental and social justice
🧠 Curious, proactive, and open to learning
🌿 Comfortable with both desk-based work and outdoor activities
👥 Enjoys teamwork and community engagement
ℹ️ Previous experience not required motivation and interest are essential

🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇼 Aruba, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇶 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇼 Curaçao, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇵🇫 French Polynesia, 🇹🇫 French Southern and Antarctic Territories, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇬🇱 Greenland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇽🇰 Kosovo, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇧 Lebanon, 🇱🇾 Libya, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇨 New Caledonia, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇸 Palestine, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇧🇱 Saint Barthélemy, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇸🇾 Syria, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna

🏛️ Host Organisation
Friends of the Earth Malta

🏡 Accommodation & Daily Life
🏠 Shared apartment close to the organisation’s offices
💡 Rent, utilities, and internet fully covered
🍽️ Monthly food allowance provided according to ESC rules
🚍 Local transport related to activities supported

💶 Financial Conditions
🍽️ Monthly food allowance according to ESC rates
💸 Pocket money according to ESC rules
✈️ International travel reimbursed up to ESC limits
🩺 Private Henner insurance for full activity duration

📚 Training & Learning
🎓 On-the-job training through daily work with campaign staff
🧭 Regular mentoring by the FAB Campaign Coordinator
📊 Training in advocacy, research methods, policy analysis, and communications
🌍 On-arrival and mid-term ESC trainings organised by the National Agency
🤝 Additional learning through Friends of the Earth Europe network

📌 Activity Type
ESC Individual Volunteering

📅 Application Deadline
🕛 8 February 2026 at 23:59

📌 Project Code
2025-2-MT01-ESC51-VTJ-000384963

🔗 Official Opportunity Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49756_en

🔗 More Information & Application
https://foemalta.org/vacancies/2026-01/

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