ESC: Rehabiting Rural Arcadia
Code: 53273 Copied
Greece
European Voluntary Service
European Voluntary Service
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Rehabiting Rural Arcadia
📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Join an international team of 6 young volunteers to help bring new life to a forgotten mountain village in Arcadia, Greece. Through natural building, stone restoration, regenerative land management and community living, you will contribute to the rehabilitation of abandoned rural heritage while learning practical green skills alongside experienced mentorsa and trainers.
Over 14 days, 6 participants will work with traditional materials such as earth, lime, stone and wood, share daily life in an international community, discover local culture and explore how rural regeneration can become part of Europe’s Green Transition. No previous experience is required! Only curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn by doing.
Please read the *INFOPACK* for more deatails: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kX8sCu2m5zpC_j_4URxURhisHKnZ6Rzk/view?usp=sharing
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be hosted in The Crossroads Urban Villa, an urban eco-community in the town of Megalopoli. They will stay in shared or private rooms depending on availability, with access to a common kitchen, bathrooms, garden and communal living spaces.
Three nutritious vegetarian meals per day, snacks and coffee/tea will be provided throughout the activity. Meals will be prepared collectively whenever possible, creating opportunities for cultural exchange and community building while using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Megalopoli is easily reached by bus from Athens.
🎒 Leisure activities
This volunteering experience combines hands-on work with non-formal learning. Participants will develop practical skills in natural building, traditional restoration, teamwork, intercultural communication and sustainable community living through learning-by-doing, daily reflection, mentoring and peer learning. The experience supports personal growth while introducing participants to regenerative practices that can be transferred to their own communities. Learning outcomes will be recognised through Youthpass.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for young people aged 18–30 who are curious, open-minded and motivated to contribute to the regeneration of rural communities.
You do not need previous experience in natural building or construction. We welcome beginners who are willing to learn, work collaboratively and actively participate in community life.
Ideal participants are:
* interested in sustainability, traditional building or rural regeneration;
* comfortable with outdoor physical work;
* willing to live simply and share responsibilities within an international group;
* respectful of diversity and motivated to learn from others;
* excited to discover Greek culture and contribute to a meaningful collective project.
This project values enthusiasm, cooperation and a positive attitude!
The Crossroads welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from those who wish to explore a more sustainable, inclusive and mindful way of living closer to nature while contributing to the Green Transition of Megalopolis and its local community.
Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the European Solidarity Corps distance bands. Green travel is strongly encouraged and participants travelling by train, bus or other low-emission means of transport may benefit from additional travel days.
Where applicable, the project can also provide support with visa procedures and reimburse eligible visa-related costs in accordance with the ESC programme rules and available project budget.
Deadline: 31/07/2026 12:59
Deadline: 31/07/2026 12:59
ℹ️ Additional information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
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15/09/2026 → 28/09/2026
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Deadline: 31/07/2026
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Megalopolis 222 00, Greece
Greece
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Summer Time
Local time: 21:06 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English