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ABOUT US
THIS IS OUR TEAM

United by the same idea, committed to the same project.

Alexandros Kokkinakis

Founder and coordinator of The Crossroads Megalopoli, born and raised in Athens and studied in England with a degree in Mcs Civil Engineering Structures from City University London.

His life journey led him back to his routes and his family heritage in Megalopoli where since 2014 his purpose has been the refinement of the Villa and it’s transformation in a safe space where community experience can happen with common goal with the participants the transition of the property into a wonderful place to live and learn.

Expertises in hotel business, hospitality so as in Construction and Restorations but also as  a host and a community coordinator for the thousand participants that passed by the project and formed communities the last decade..

Pam Duivenvoorden

Co-founder and Legal Representative of the Crossroads Megalopoli, born and raised in The Hague, The Nederlands. She studied the art of cooking in Kalamata in the Peloponnese.
With the skills she learned she created Pam's Pan, where she brings people together through a unique dinning experience.

With new directions of Slow Cooking and Farm to Table Pam offers private Chef services but also hosting special events.
Also holding special activities where Local individuals and Volunteers of the Crossroads participate in dinners where acquaint with others and integrate.

Michael Lee

Spent his childhood growing up on a farm, where he learned how to use a selection of power tools safely, work well with others and lead by example, his childhood is also where a real passion for reusing, upcycling, and repurposing tools and materials came from, aiming for A 'zero waste' approach to life.

He has been part of the project since 2022 and he has spent the last 2 years training/demonstrating/and monitoring participants use tools, emphasising the importance of safety.

Stefania & Paolo

After an initial 3-week experience in August 2023, Stefania and Paolo have become an integral part of our community, bringing added value and commitment to daily activities.

Stefania, known by everyone as "Mama Stef", takes care of everyone and does a great job. From preparing meals, to taking care of the garden and her beloved chickens, and many other tasks that require daily attention.

Paolo, on the other hand, is more focused on manual work outside, loves working with wood and always tries to make himself useful to complete the various projects in progress, always giving his 100% commitment.

Paolo Scaccia

The purpose of The Crossroads is to develop, recreate, dream, achieve, evaluate, transform, regenerate, work, improve, promote and generally to make the best out of our Heritage. We are working to transform an ancient urban villa into an eco community self sufficient Project thanks to the invaluable support of volunteers from all over the world.

A B O U T   O U R   T E R R I T O R Y

The Peloponnese

and Megalopolis

The Peloponnese is a large peninsula located in southern Greece, separated from the mainland by the Gulf of Corinth and connected by the Corinth Canal. It has a rich and complex history that dates back to antiquity and played a crucial role in the development of Greek civilization.
 

Megalopolis (Μεγαλόπολη), whose name means "great city," was founded in 371 BC as part of a defense strategy against Sparta after the Spartan defeat at the Battle of Leuctra. It was conceived as a sort of "capital city" of the Arcadian League, an alliance of city-states in the region of Arcadia, located in the heart of the Peloponnese.
 
The city was built on a grand scale, with an ancient theater that could hold up to 20,000 spectators, one of the largest in the Greek world. However, despite its ambitious design, Megalopolis never achieved the power of other Greek cities, partly due to its proximity to Sparta. It was often involved in the conflicts that shook the region, such as the wars between Macedonia and the Romans. 

Today, Megalopolis is a small town in the Arcadia region with a reduced population. However, it has maintained an important regional role, especially due to its location and natural resources.

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Improve Youself

By taking part in our project you will have the opportunity to meet new people who, just like you, want to explore the world, discover new cultures, learn new things and improve themselves thanks to experiences shared with all of us.
The Crossroads is all this, and much more!

Eco-sustainability

We are focused on saving natural resources, recycling waste, creating compost, growing our own plant-based foods, and caring for the environment around us.

Connect With People

Meeting new people from other countries gives you the opportunity to open up to new ways of thinking, break down inequalities and prejudices. It's time to make new friends.

Learn New Skills

You will be involved in different types of activities, all simple and easily manageable, but which will test your skills allowing you to expand your competences and abilities.

Community Lifestyle

Living in a community is different from living in your own home. You will learn to live with a group of people, where mutual respect is the basis of healthy coexistence.

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AND   THOUSANDS   VOLUNTEERS

Amazing People With Great Values

We love to surround ourselves with people with a positive mentality and attitude.

There is always something to do at the villa and everyone tries to give their 100% to contribute to the common cause.

We are convinced that working together with the right intention can benefit anyone who participates in the proposed activities. It creates energy, unity and a spirit of initiative.

Every single volunteer who has been in our project has left a little piece of themselves here, and many little pieces are allowing us to achieve something great.

We Are Awesome At Our Work

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Our Voulontiers Say

Since the beginning of our project we hosted thousands volounteers from all around the world. You can find hundreds of testimonials by clicking here

Luìs, Brazil

"Alex and Pam are nice hosts and really da good work with they place! The place is really beautiful and nice to have a time worh the others volunteers. Was a good experience to learn about sustainability and about relations with people also."

Adhas, Israel

"I am completely grateful for being given the opportunity to be part of this amazing community. Alex and Pam invest a lot in making a community, they give far beyond the basics on many occasions and make sure that each volunteer has the best experience."

Nathanial, USA

"My experience at the community was amazing, to say the least. I learned a lot about permaculture and made friends from all over the world. The environment is very inclusive and relaxing. Would definitely recommend to any new travelers."

Are You Ready To Become The Next?

Choose to seize the opportunity to be part of a project oriented towards eco-sustainability, the possibility of learning new languages, skills and making new friends.

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Tell Us Who You Are

and why you want to participate in our project.
CONTACT US

Archeou Theatrou, 52 - Megalopolis 22200
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thecrossroads.ngo@gmail.com

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