Modern Odyssey | Volunteering Team
Week 2 – Second location: The Crossroads Megalopoli
Located in the center of Megalopoli, Crossroads is a hidden gem, a green lung in the middle of a small industrialized town. And it’s the second location of our Modern Odyssey!
The Crossroads is a NGO legally founded in 2020, but operating informally since 2017. Based in a 100-years old urban villa in Megalopoli, Arkadias, the founder has worked hard to restructure the ancient infrastructures and transform them into a self-sufficient eco-community. Megalopoli is a city striving to overcome social and economic challenges, dictated by the imminent shutdown of its electric coal burning unit. The presence of an organization such as Crossroads is a potential asset in the process of revitalizing such a social landscape, bringing new possibilities for cultural exchanges and sustainable practices.
Crossroads hosts numerous activities, including workshops for young people and youth exchanges, allowing them to explore and implement their knowledge on practices like natural building, permaculture, and renewable energy solutions. The community places a special focus on non-violent communication, group decision-making and techniques like sociocracy. They also organize cultural activities that help volunteers connect with the historical heritage of Megalopoli and with Greek culture.
Follow us to find out what our team of volunteers will learn and create in the upcoming week in Crossroads!
Modern Odyssey is a European Solidarity Corps programme supported by the Education & Culture Executive Agency, and co-funded by the European Union.
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