Who is Glocal Roots?
Glocal Roots is a grassroots organization, supporting refugees and displaced communities since 2017. Our solution: breaking the dependency cycle by building resilience and autonomy. We build structures and networks that support displaced people to become resilient, autonomous and self-reliant again!
What is the Victoria Community Centre?
The Victoria Community Centre, based in Athens, Greece, is a collaborative, and community-based effort of 8 partner organizations to provide essential resources, support services, and a sense of belonging to the city’s diverse population.
Glocal Roots operates the community cafe at the Victoria Community Centre, a welcoming hub that serves approximately 150 visitors daily. The cafe offers a vital connection point where visitors access information about different services, join activities, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, and receive hot meals in a relaxed, supportive environment.
We’re looking for a Project Management intern to join our team in mid-January 2026. Working alongside our dedicated volunteers and Cafe coordinator, you’ll help drive the planning and execution of food-related initiatives and community-building activities that deepens the role of the Cafe in the Victoria Community Center.
Purpose:
Project administration, daily shift lead and community building
Key responsibilities:
- Support in the successful implementation of cafe activities in the centre including working in partnership with partners, manager and security team to deliver logistics and successful daily distribution of food.
- Support in the daily volunteer coordination and shift management
- Assist the Cafe Coordinator with the management of stock levels and inventory, ensuring efficient operations within budget.
- Support all project tasks, including reporting, monitoring and evaluation of activities, to ensure the project is delivered within scope and in line with needs of visitors.
- Build and maintain partnerships with suppliers and partners.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic space to high standards together with the team of volunteers
- Create a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors and volunteers.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to take initiative and manage tasks independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with a diverse team and interact with visitors and volunteers.
- Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail to manage stock, schedules, and operational tasks efficiently.
- Ability to manage last-minute changes and problem solving skills on the ground
- Leadership qualities to inspire the cafe team and make decisions under pressure.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Drivers License is mandatory for this position
Desired Requirements:
- Experience working with diverse and vulnerable communities
- Previous experience in a hospitality setting
- Knowledge in context relevant languages (Greek, Arabic, Farsi, French, Dari)
How to apply
This internship consists of working in the community cafe (60%) and administrative project management tasks (40%). It aims to provide the successful candidate with valuable insight into the daily and strategic operations of a humanitarian project as well as provide field experience.
Application Process: Interested candidates are asked to send a CV and motivation letter to ahmad@glocalroots.org by 15th November 2025.
The ideal starting date for this position is 12th January 2026. Minimum commitment: 4 months.
This is an unpaid position. Interns are responsible for covering transport costs to and from Athens, accommodation and any other expenses.