Sustainable Community Megalopoli, Greece

4.5
(48 reviews)48

Community Lifestyle Project/ Urban Villa Transformation into Eco

Help a sustainable project
33 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
47 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
34 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 2

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

Volunteers contribute 2€ per day to help us cover expenses for food and electricity.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

An historic villa at the town Megalopoli, heritage of my family and a landmark for a 100 years that through a 9 year effort has been transformed into a Cultural Exchange Organization that promotes Solidarity, Ethics, Traditions and Community Building. The Crossroads NGO has welcomed hundreds and hundreds of volunteers that connected and we are looking forward to continuing this path of human connection and team building.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 24 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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48 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 47 Meeting international travelers
  • 34 Get in touch with nature
  • 33 Learning about sustainability
  • 27 Practicing English
  • 24 Developing social awareness
  • 23 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 25 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 18 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 17 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Bethaney

France

5

I had the best time at the community! 🥰 Such a beautiful, peaceful place where you instantly feel at home. From games, quizzes and karaoke nights to exploring nearby areas, visiting the market and learning to make pasta, every day was special. I loved the balance between fun group moments and quieter, more intimate times with the residents. The work is manageable, leaving plenty of time to relax, walk the dogs or visit the beach! And the homemade food by Mama Caty is to die for! ❤️ Thank you Alex, Pam, Caty , Mimo, Mike and the doggies for making me feel so welcome 💛 Until next time :)

6 days ago

Laura

Brazil

5

It was truly inspiring to see what Alex, Pam, and so many volunteers have built over the years, and to become one of the people helping care for this place. I believe everyone should experience a project like this at least once because it's impossible to leave unchanged and it is definitely a role model for society. Living here changes your perspective on what life can be: the power of community, respecting nature's rhythms, making the most of what we have, and valuing human connection above all. The food is absolutely incredible, thanks to Caty! I'm so grateful to have found this place.

3 months ago

Joao

Brazil

5

Staying in the villa was an amazing experience for me, individually and as part of a small community building together a beautiful and peaceful place. I met incredible people and shared awesome experiences with them. Besides learning a lot of new things that I have never imagined doing like wood doors, stone roads and gardening. There was also plenty of food of all types, mostly vegetarian but a great variety. I never felt hungry there, I was actually always full. Thanks Alex for building this place. And also thanks for all current and past volunteers <3

7 months ago

catherine

Australia

5

The Crossroads is a unique, warm and beautiful community that i feel lucky to have been apart of for the past 3 weeks. To work on the land in Megalopoli is peaceful - surrounded by nature and mountains and you will constantly learn new things. The other volunteers all bought such beautiful energies that made the experience fun and showed how a true community can work together with each other and the environment. Also, having the dogs and chickens around is a big plus for travellers missing their pets!

7 months ago

Tuire

Finland

5

This was my first time volunteering and I originally arrived together with my partner with plans to travel more together after volunteering at the community, but he ended up going back home. The community at the community made me feel very comfortable staying alone without any plans for the future. It's a place where you can truly be a part of a community and feel supported by a loving group. Everyone has a voice and an opportunity to contribute in whatever way they feel comfortable. Work is varied and you are allowed to work at your own pace without pressure. I would highly recommend. 💖💖

8 months ago

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