{"id":40,"date":"2025-11-20T07:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anotherway.gr\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:13:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:13:50","slug":"volunteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anotherway.gr\/gr\/volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0395\u03b8\u03b5\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Volunteers are an essential part of Another Way. They play a vital role in the daily life and growth of the organization by bringing creativity, energy, and diverse perspectives that enrich every aspect of our work \u2013 from maintaining the permaculture gardens and assisting in workshops to supporting communication and community projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Their contribution is not only practical but also deeply human, helping to build a spirit of cooperation, learning, and solidarity that defines who we are. At Another Way, volunteers are not just helpers, but steppingstones on our path towards a sustainable future. All volunteers remain valued members of our extended team and community. Since the start of our project, we have already welcomed over 100 volunteers from more than 20 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another Way functions both as an educational space and as a working model of sustainability in practice. Here, volunteers and visitors participate in activities such as permaculture gardening, natural building, food production, ecological design, traditional crafts, and community events. The monastery, once an abandoned site, has been transformed into a place of learning, creativity, and renewal, where people from diverse backgrounds come together to live simply, work collaboratively, and reconnect with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us<\/a><\/u> and become part of the growing community that creates, learns, and enjoys living in harmony with the land and every day, discovering another way of life.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a volunteer at Another Way, you will be welcomed into a peaceful mountain environment, surrounded by forests, rivers, the sound of the birds and seasonal crickets. Our hub, the restored historic Monastery of Poretsou, is circular build and serves as a place that blends tradition, sustainability, and community life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation is offered either in shared or individual rooms, depending on the length of stay and the season. Daily life is calm and close to nature: we share meals, tasks, and ideas, all contributing to the maintenance and evolution of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-responsibility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are key. Everyone here participates in the daily rhythm \u2014 whether gardening in the permaculture plots, cooking with seasonal produce, supporting workshops, or helping with eco-building and community projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We strive to live according to sustainable principles, using organic and biodegradable products, reusing and recycling materials, and minimizing waste and energy use. Volunteers are asked to embrace an eco-conscious lifestyle during their stay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Daily Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Life at Another Way follows the rhythm of nature and community. Our days begin together with a sharing circle \u2014 often with a shared breakfast overlooking the mountains \u2014 followed by morning activities such as tending the garden, preparing meals, helping with construction or maintenance, or supporting workshops and guests. Tasks are divided according to each person\u2019s interests, skills, and the needs of the moment, always leaving room for creativity and initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meals are prepared and enjoyed together, using vegetables and herbs from our permaculture gardens, whenever possible. Afternoons may include lighter tasks, personal projects, or time for rest and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Volunteers are encouraged to share their talents – from cooking and art to music, personal practices, or storytelling – adding to the diversity of community life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Evenings are often spent around a shared meal, a campfire, or quiet moments under the stars. Discussions, games, or film screenings bring our guests together, creating lasting connections. Weekends may include excursions to nearby villages, rivers, or mountains, offering a chance to explore and appreciate the beauty of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Another Way, each day is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow<\/strong> – in harmony with others, the land, and oneself.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’d love to welcome you!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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My 10 days in the Monastery were memorable, it was really pretty there, surrounded by the mountains in all four directions and a river passing by, there were plenty of walks around. My fascination with how the monks used to live in the old times was very well satisfied. There’s a lovely chapel and a practice room that we got to use whenever there was no retreat happening. Spyros, Holly and Mac were great hosts, we cooked together and had deep chats. We did a small fire ceremony for Samhain (Halloween) and I helped Holly with gardening. I would definitely come back and stay longer.<\/em><\/h3>

Shreya\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

I spent 10 days at the monastery. Spyros was great with communicating and he helped me with travel to the monastery as I didn’t have a car which was great. The work was very fair- around 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. The main tasks my work consisted of were watering the vegetables in the permaculture garden, planting new plants and cooking meals. The food was great as there were so many fresh ingredients to work with- lots from the garden.<\/em><\/h3>

Rose\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

I stayed in the monastery for 10 days in August. It was an unforgettable experience!
Spyros is a very kind person and makes you feel welcome from the first moment he sees you. We did a lot of things and visited places together and had many chats! The monastery itself is magical. In the middle of green and rocky mountains, next to a stream,\u00a0immersed in peace. There is also a lovely garden I hope to see growing soon! The work was very pleasant and I quickly felt part of the place, making it also very rewarding. I would have liked to stay longer and live more with this lifestyle. Finally I met a lot of people from all around the world and this was one of the things I appreciated the most from this experience!
I recommend this Workaway to anyone considering it and I myself hope to be back soon!<\/em><\/h3>

Nikolaos\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The monastery experience set the bar really high, I honestly wished I could have stayed a longer time \ud83d\ude42 A very peaceful atmosphere, with calm and scenic surroundings – perfect for contemplation with a morning coffee.
The tasks were tailored to our skills and wishes, making the work enjoyable and rewarding. There was positive energy throughout.
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Laura & Romain<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

I spent about a week at the monastery, and it was such a rewarding experience! It\u2019s not every day that you get the chance to stay in a 17th-century monastery nestled in the heart of the mountains.
From the moment I arrived, I felt at home\u2014the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly.<\/em><\/h3>

Piotr\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

I stayed with Spyros at the monastery for five days. I only wish my stay was longer! Spyros was a wonderful host, who provided everything needed and more. The work was enjoyable and varied- a highlight was definitely harvesting sweet potatoes for a nearby farm. The monastery itself is a beautiful place, very calm and scenic. I can only recommend it!<\/em><\/h3>

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Life at Another Way is about being part of a living ecosystem, connection and calmness – with the land, with others, and with yourself.\t\t<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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