ESC Individual Volunteering opportunity hosted by Friends of the Earth Malta, focusing on climate justice, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility in a small island context. The project offers hands-on experience in environmental campaigning, policy advocacy, research, and community engagement at local, national, and EU levels.
📆 Activity Dates
23 January 2026 – 31 January 2028
📍 Location
Floriana, Malta
Xatt Ic Cangatura, Floriana
🎯 Main Activities
🌱 Support the Climate, Energy and Mobility Campaign
📊 Assist with research and climate policy analysis
📣 Contribute to advocacy actions and public consultations
📝 Support communications and awareness-raising content
🚶 Promote sustainable mobility including walking, cycling, and public transport
⚡ Support initiatives on renewable energy and fossil fuel phase-out
🎪 Assist in organising public events and educational activities
🤝 Engage with community members, stakeholders, and partner organisations
🏡 Accommodation, Food and Transport
🏠 Shared apartment close to Friends of the Earth Malta office
💡 Rent and utilities fully covered
🍽️ Monthly allowance provided for food and daily expenses
✈️ International travel reimbursed according to ESC rules
🚌 Local transport costs related to activities covered
🛡️ Full Henner private insurance for the entire activity
🎓 Training During the Activity
📘 On-the-job learning through daily campaign work
🧭 Regular mentoring by the Climate Campaign Coordinator
📚 Training in climate policy, advocacy, communications, and event organisation
🔄 Participation in ESC on-arrival and mid-term trainings
🌍 Opportunity to attend workshops, seminars, and Friends of the Earth Europe meetings
👤 Participant Profile
🧑 Aged 18–30
🌍 Strong interest in climate justice, renewable energy, or sustainable mobility
📢 Motivation to engage in research, advocacy, and public-facing activities
🧠 Curious, organised, and open to learning
🤝 Comfortable working both independently and in a team
🌱 No prior experience required, but strong environmental values and civic engagement motivation 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 (Dutch part), 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇲 St Pierre and Miquelon, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇸🇾 Syria, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna
📅 Application Deadline
8 February 2026 at 23:59
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49757_en
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