Program Options & Duration

6-Day Odyssey (Flexible)

• Can be joined anytime during the year

• Ideal for those who want a shorter but meaningful experience

• Rolling participation based on availability

12-Day Odyssey (Fixed Dates)

• September 2026

• April 2027

• Designed for a deeper, more immersive group journey with a stable cohort from beginning to end

Method

Immersive Travel & Cultural Connection

Participants engage with places as active contributors, not tourists, connecting with local communities and culture in a meaningful way

Real Impact Action

Hands-on participation in social and environmental initiatives, supporting local communities and grassroots efforts

Community Living & Co-Creation

• The group operates as a shared system

• Collective decision-making

• Shared responsibilities

• Daily reflection and alignment

Personal & Collective Development

Participants explore their values, direction, and capacity to create impact, both during and after the journey

Continuation Beyond the Journey
Participants remain connected and supported to take action in their own communities

Participant Responsibilities

• Active participation in all activities and projects

• Contribution to the group’s daily functioning

• Openness, collaboration, and responsibility

• Co-creating the experience together

What You Receive

1. A certificate of participation from the NGO I.D.E.A.

• This certificate validates your active involvement in social impact projects and community-based initiatives and can strengthen your CV, especially in fields related to social impact, volunteering, community work, and international collaboration

2. A real experience of contributing to meaningful projects

• You will not just observe, but actively participate in initiatives that create tangible value for local communities

3, A strong international network

• You become part of a group of like-minded people from different countries, building connections that often continue long after the journey ends

4, Community living experience

• You learn how to live, collaborate, and make decisions within a group, developing communication, leadership, and teamwork skills in a real environment

5. Clarity on your personal direction

• Through reflection and shared conversations, you gain a deeper understanding of your values, your strengths, and how you want to contribute to the world

6. Practical experience in social impact

• You develop hands-on understanding of how grassroots initiatives work, how projects are organized, and how impact is created on the ground

7. Support to take action after the journey

• You are encouraged and guided to take what you experienced and apply it in your own life, whether that means starting a project, joining initiatives, or becoming more active in your community

9. A meaningful travel experience

• You experience Greece in a way that goes beyond tourism, connecting with people, places, and realities that most visitors never see

10. A sense of belonging

• Participants often describe the experience as forming a temporary but deeply connected community, where trust, openness and shared purpose create strong bonds

11. Memories and stories that stay with you

• This is not a typical trip, but an experience that tends to stay with participants as a reference point for what meaningful travel and contribution can feel like

Who This Is For

• People seeking meaningful travel experiences

• Individuals who want to contribute, not just observe

• Those open to growth, challenge, and connection

• Future changemakers and active citizens

Investment

• 6-day Odyssey: 1200€

• 12-day Odyssey: 1800€

This includes accommodation, 3 meals/day (excluding 1 free day for the 6 day program and 2 free days in the 12 day program), local coordination and the full experience design.
(Flights and personal insurance are not included.)

Next Step

If you feel aligned with this experience, the next step is to express your interest and start the selection process.

You will be asked to share a few details about yourself, explain your motivation and indicate your availability for either the 6-day or 12-day journey

Apply Now

Click the button below and complete the short application form

Once we receive your application, we will contact you to arrange a short video call to explore if this journey is the right fit for you!