One of the world’s smallest countries, an archipelago that comprises seven islands, attracts tourist from all over the world with its breath-taking small beaches, hidden coves, diving opportunities and rich history. Malta, island country in the Mediterranean Sea, also offers great opportunities for those, who live and study in Malta or would like to volunteer and invest in personal and professional growth. All that enables the NSTS Foundation (NSTF) founded by a group of students for students of all ages. Its primary goal is to provide unique non-formal educational experience. The Foundation also encourages young people to travel and participate in International events.
Volunteering
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NSTF is looking for someone, who has a bit more time. 6 to 12 months mainly during from October till May. Those are their busiest months. However, they accept volunteers in summer also; but it is more administrative work rather than hands on work related to the programmes. Are you young, preferably University Student, with an enthusiastic approach for work, open minded and capable of handling stress? Are you able to bring forth innovative ideas and ready to rely on teamwork, communication and cooperation? Are you proficient in English, practical and flexible in the way you prioritise your responsibilities? If yes, you are a guy or a girl for them.
Your tasks will encompass: help organise programmes, answer emails, setting up meetings and helping with accounts and budgeting. The NSTF will waiver the volunteering costs and offer free accommodation. As we are writing, they are still working on volunteering program, so the applications have not yet been launched. However, you will be able to find it soon on their
website.
What more offers the NSTF?
First, let me emphasise that programs, mentioned in this section, are intended for for local youths. However, they also accept applications from foreigners as long as they will be living and studying in Malta for that academic year.
NSTF Science targets participants from primary, secondary school, sixth forms and tertiary level of education. NSTF developed various science programmes to encourage students to further their studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and to bring science careers closer to students. We will present just programmes for students, as foreigners can apply in case they are studying in Malta.
- NSTF Science Photo Contest - a programme through which students and youths discover science through photography. Participants are encouraged to present a photo, along with a scientific title and a scientific description.
- The Contest for Young Scientists - encourage students aged 14 to 21 to be original and creative in conducting scientific research and developing a scientific or technological project.
- Malta Student Science Forum - students aged between 16 and 22 years can train in research, analysis and presentation, public speaking, debate, mutual respect, current science affairs, and to complement their formal science education through discussion on relevant scientific, environmental and technological topics.
- School Lab - a competition for students from Form 1 to Form 4. School Lab invites students to team up and record a 3 to 5 minute video where they talk about any scientific topic.
- FameLab - is an international scientific talks competition with the aim or nurturing the communication of science by identifying training and introducing new talents.
- NSTF Mini European Assembly - a simulation of the European Parliament with strong ties to the Council of Europe. It is open to teams of students from post-secondary and tertiary level institutions.
- Malta Student Psychology Forum - for students interested in psychology and social wellbeing. The aim is to encourage research, analysis, presentation and debate on psychological topics to help encourage them to see the importance of psychology in one’s everyday life.
All further information:
www.nstfmalta.eu. Let us mention, that the climax of all programmes is reached during the annual
NSTF Science Expo, where students taking part in all the above mentioned projects showcase their work. The best projects are also awarded.
