A group of employees from Bank of Valletta recently spent a day volunteering at Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi, lending their support across a range of activities, including cleaning, kitchen duties, washing vehicles and carrying out general maintenance work.
The bank has long been a proud supporter of this organisation through a number of initiatives, most notably the annual BOV Volleyball Marathon, which this year will be held between July 16 and 18 and, for the first time, at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali.
This special day forms part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to the community through a structured volunteering programme that has seen strong employee participation during the first months of this year.
Around 100 employees from various units within the bank dedicated their time to support nine NGOs working in the social and environmental sectors.
Between February and April, the NGOs supported were Embrace, Inspire, Voice of Inclusion Gozo, Dar Papa Franġisku, Caritas Malta, Conservatorio Vincenzo Bugeja, MSPCA, Din l-Art Ħelwa and Grow 10 Trees.
BOV offers its people one day of volunteering leave, in addition to their standard leave entitlement.
Launched in 2024, this initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and highlights the strong link between teamwork and a positive impact on society.
Ernest Agius, BOV chief operations officer, said: “Volunteering activities, such as this one at Id-Dar tal-Providenza, continue to be an important pillar for Bank of Valletta, as they strengthen our engagement with the community we serve in. The strong participation of employees reflects both the management’s and our employees’ genuine commitment to give back and make a positive impact on society.”
Ray Debattista, BOV chief, people and culture officer, highlighted the bond that these initiatives create among employees outside their working environment.
“They reflect the bank’s commitment to employee well-being, given the positive impact these experiences have on staff’s personal development and overall engagement,” he said.
The NGOs involved welcomed the employees’ support and expressed appreciation for the time, energy and enthusiasm dedicated to their respective causes.
