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Welcome to Our Creative Space in Apoikia, Andros!
Hi! We’re Minky and Nikos – the founders of a small NGO based in the peaceful village of Apoikia, on the island of Andros, Greece. We live here with our 2-year-old son, Ivan, and our dog, Zulu.
Our nonprofit is dedicated to supporting youth culture, alternative sports, and the arts. We’ve created a unique community space that brings together creativity, movement, and connection.
Our facilities include:
- Accommodation for visitors and volunteers
- Riding facilities for BMX, rollerblading, and skateboarding
- A small café that serves as a chill space for visitors and locals
-Art exhibition areas for artists who want to showcase their work
- Plenty of outdoor space we’re continuing to develop and care for
We're surrounded by beautiful nature – waterfalls, hiking trails, and beaches are all nearby, and the main town (Chora) is just 10 minutes away by car.
We’re looking for motivated volunteers to help with a variety of tasks around the property, including:
- Creating and maintaining food gardens
- Landscaping and planting flowers
- Maintenance, cleaning, and cooking
- Small-scale construction and improvement projects
If you're someone who enjoys hands-on work, loves being outdoors, and wants to be part of a meaningful, creative project in a truly special setting – we’d love to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Events & social
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Books
Art & design
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Beach
Camping
Dancing
Cycling
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak English, French, and Greek, so there’s plenty of chances to learn a few new words while you’re staying with us.
When it comes to social activities, we keep it laid-back. If you’re into BMX, Nikos is always up for a ride, and you can join him for a session.
If you’re into art, you're welcome to leave your mark on the place. Whether it’s painting murals, making mosaics, or getting creative with driftwood-anything goes! We’re always up for some artistic collaboration and love adding new pieces to the space.
We’re excited to share what we have with you but we also want to learn from you! Share your stories, ideas, or even teach us something new. It’s all about connecting, creating, and having fun together.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Volunteer Tasks at Our Place
We're looking for friendly, hands-on volunteers to join us and help bring a variety of creative and practical projects to life. There’s always something that needs doing around here, and your contribution will be so appreciated! Some of the tasks you might get involved in include:
~Helping with the setup of a vegetable garden, a bit of landscaping, creating flowerbeds, weeding, and collecting rocks to outline garden areas
~Sweeping and tidying around the property, including the riding facilities
~Light construction tasks, painting, and general maintenance projects
~Getting the coffee shop ready for the season: cleaning, setting up the kitchen, creating menu boards, painting chairs, arranging tables and pergolas
~Clearing and organizing storage spaces to make room for future art exhibitions, moving furniture, and creating new usable areas
We provide the food and you’ll have your own private kitchen to cook for yourself, but when timing and energy align, we love to share meals together too. We’ll find a rhythm that works for everyone!
We welcome your creativity, initiative, and a positive attitude always! Whether you're into gardening, DIY projects, organizing, or just happy to lend a hand wherever it's needed, there’s a spot for you here 🙂
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide comfortable backpacker accommodation in a room with two bunk beds (four beds total), featuring a dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and a balcony offering stunning sea and valley views. From June onwards, you may have the opportunity to share the space with other guests, but until then, you’re likely to have the room to yourself.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
