The department was founded in 1969 and is the most successful women's volleyball team in Greece, in terms of Greek Championships won.

They hold also the record of 68 straight wins in the league including the play-offs.

The team currently plays in Maroussi Saint Thomas Indoor Hall.

Apart from the Greek players, who have traditionally been the backbone of Greece's national team, some of the greatest players in European volleyball that have played for the team over the years include Ruxandra Dumitrescu, Brižitka Molnar, Tammy Mahon, Jelena Lozancic, Olga Tocko, María Fernández, Sanja Tomasević and others.

The club has retired the jersey number 9 in honour of the team's legendary captain Ruxandra Dumitrescu.