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Strengthen our mission.

YMCA Malta brings together professionals, students, trainees and volunteers who want their work and learning to contribute to dignity, social justice and stronger communities.

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Find your route

How would you like to get involved?

Start with the pathway that best describes the opportunity you are seeking.

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Employment

Apply for advertised professional, operational and support roles through YMCA Malta’s recruitment portal.

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Internships and placements

Gain structured practical experience connected to an educational or professional learning programme.

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Careers at YMCA Malta

Professional work with social purpose.

Our teams work across prevention, community services, residential care, outreach, aftercare and organisational support.

Open positions, role requirements, deadlines and application instructions are published through YMCA Malta’s secure recruitment portal.

Internships and student placements

Learning grounded in real practice.

YMCA Malta works with local and international students and educational institutions where a suitable, supervised placement can be arranged.

Availability depends on learning objectives, service capacity, supervision, timing, safeguarding and the requirements of the relevant institution. Available internship and placement opportunities are published through the same recruitment portal used for vacancies.

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Social Work
Youth Work
Psychology
Community Development
Family Studies
Education
Human Resources
Business and Administration
Media and Communications
A structured experience

Practice, reflection and responsibility.

A placement is more than observation. It should connect agreed learning outcomes with meaningful responsibilities and appropriate support.

Defined objectivesLearning goals and responsibilities are agreed before the placement begins.
Professional guidanceSupervision or mentoring is arranged according to the placement.
Real-world learningStudents engage with the realities of professional and community practice.
Clear boundariesConfidentiality, safeguarding and role limits are explained and expected.
Placement process

From enquiry to placement.

Early contact is important, particularly for international placements or programmes with fixed academic requirements.

Hours, duration, duties and documentation vary by institution and placement. They are confirmed individually rather than guaranteed through this webpage.

Submit an enquiryIntroduce yourself, your course or institution, proposed dates, required hours and learning objectives.
Capacity and suitability reviewYMCA Malta considers current service needs, supervision and whether a responsible match is possible.
Conversation or interviewRelevant expectations, experience, interests and practical requirements are discussed.
Documentation and checksAgreements, references, institutional documents or other checks may be required.
Orientation and commencementApproved participants receive role-specific preparation before beginning.
What we look for

Competence with humanity.

Qualifications and experience matter, but so do judgement, reliability and respect for every person’s dignity.

Mission alignmentA genuine commitment to dignity, access, refuge and social justice.
Professional boundariesAn ability to work responsibly within the limits of the role.
ReliabilityClear communication and consistent follow-through on commitments.
Learning mindsetOpenness to supervision, reflection, feedback and development.
CollaborationRespectful work with colleagues, partners and diverse communities.
ConfidentialityCareful handling of personal information and sensitive situations.
Fairness and safeguarding

Responsible opportunities for everyone involved.

Recruitment and placements must protect the people using YMCA Malta’s services, as well as staff, students and applicants.

Requirements may include eligibility checks, references, police conduct documentation, safeguarding preparation or other role-specific steps where appropriate.

Choose your next step

Work, learn or volunteer with YMCA Malta.

Apply through the correct route so your information reaches the team responsible for that opportunity.

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