The Kapnikos Team
Our staff members are responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where volunteers from around the world can live, learn, and contribute together.
Behind every project and activity is a dedicated team of staff members who support, guide, and work alongside our volunteers. Coming from different backgrounds and experiences, our team is united by a shared commitment to social justice, solidarity, and meaningful community action.
Our People
Below, you will meet the people who will accompany you during your volunteering journey, offering guidance, coordination, and care throughout your stay with us.
Alexandros Trapesanlidis
Project Manager
Alexandros does the magic concerning our projects. Coordinating partners, budgets and timelines to get the projects up and running.
Maria Gkoutza
Site Supervisor
Maria is in charge of the food and accommodation. You will get a taste of her wonderful cooking and her motherly attitude.
Lefteris Chatzopoulos
Field Coordinator
The coordinator of the volunteering team. Lefteris supports and coordinates the volunteers throughout their daily tasks.
Elias Tsolakidis
Founder/Mentor
As the Mentor of our projects, Elias shares his knowledge and wisdom so we can turn our collective and personal goals into reality.
Georgios Kotidis
Finance Officer
One of the starting members of Kapnikos Stathmos along with Elias, Giorgos is in charge of all the financial matters of our organization.
Sofia Stoupa
Head of Social Pharmacy
Sofia organizes our Social Pharmacy with expertise and integrity, ensuring access for every person who needs support daily.