PROJECT CARE | SECOND VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION

The Arthritis and Rheumatism Association Malta (ARAM) is pleased to announce the second volunteer training session organised as part of Project CARE: Community Arthritis Resilience and Empowerment!

This session will focus on understanding chronic pain in arthritis and exploring approaches to pain management, providing participants with valuable knowledge to better understand and support individuals living with chronic pain.

🎤 Meet Our Speaker

The session will be led by Dr Joseph Gauci, Senior Practice Nurse in charge of Pain Services at Mater Dei Hospital and Visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Malta.

With 38 years of nursing experience, including 15 years specialising in pain management, Dr Gauci brings extensive clinical and academic expertise to the session. He will guide participants through two key topics:

Part 1: Understanding Chronic Pain in Arthritis – Exploring the nature of chronic pain, its impact on individuals living with arthritis, and the challenges associated with managing persistent pain.

Part 2: Approaches to Pain Management – Introducing different approaches to managing chronic pain and promoting a better understanding of pain management strategies.

📅 Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026

🕔 Time: 17:00 – 20:00 (including a 20-minute break)

📍 Venue: The Meeting Place, Triq Dom Mintoff, Marsa, MRS 1840

Admission is FREE and the session is open to everyone!

Whether you are interested in volunteering, supporting individuals living with arthritis, or simply expanding your understanding of chronic pain, we encourage you to join us for this informative and engaging session.

To reserve your place, please contact:

Emmanuel Zammit: 7959 4914

Christine Ellul Bonici: 9986 9128

Bookings can be made by phone or WhatsApp.

Join us as we continue working towards building a more informed, compassionate and supportive community through Project CARE!

This project has been funded through the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS) managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV).