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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Introduction to Aramark Building Community 01
SECTION 2 Aramark Building Community Project Options and Instructions 02
• Project Index
• Donation Drives
• Kit Assembly
• Workshops and Demonstrations
• Revitalization and Transformation Projects
SECTION 3 Work Plan for Planning and Executing Your Project 23
SECTION 4 Contacts 26
INSPIRING FAMILIES to Lead Healthier Lives and Succeed at Work
SECTION 1:
INTRODUCTION TO Aramark Building Community
Thank you for being part of Aramark Building Community, our company’s global philanthropic
and volunteer program.
Serving in our local communities is one way that we live our mission to enrich and nourish
lives. Through Aramark Building Community (ABC), we inspire families to lead healthier
lifestyles and empower youth and adults to succeed at work through education and skills
development in partnership with local community centers. Since 2008, we have invested
more than $9 million in volunteer expertise and financial and in-kind resources to strengthen
our neighborhoods.
We are focused two core areas of impact:
• Health and Wellness - Empowering People to Lead Healthier Lives
• Workforce Readiness - Helping People Succeed through Education
and Employment
This guide has been developed to provide ABC Project Leaders with a range of potential
activities that you can create to impact and support your local community. Projects are
aligned with Aramark’s core focus areas and you will find inspirational ideas, project options,
execution directions, a simple work plan and detailed information on specific activities that
can be implemented on Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day) and throughout the year.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
In collaboration with your Community Partner, discuss and select the activities that meet
your community’s needs and will make a meaningful impact. Projects range from hosting
a food drive at your client location to creating gardens at your Community Partner’s site.
You will see that projects vary in size, time and impact, and your selection will dictate the
number of employee volunteers and supplies needed. Keep in mind that projects can be
combined to create larger events and engage more volunteers.
We hope this guide sparks your enthusiasm regarding ways you and your team can enrich
and nourish the lives of families and communities. We hope you use this for not only ABC
Day but as part of your community involvement work throughout the year. Additional
information and forms can be found on the Aramark Community Involvement Volunteer
Portal at aramark.yourcause.com, at Aramark.net or by emailing Community Relations at
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2:
ARAMARK BUILDING COMMUNITY Project Options and Instructions
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The projects enclosed in this guide are categorized based on one of the following:
1. Donation Drives
2. Kit Assembly
3. Workshops and Demonstrations
4. Revitalization and Transformation Projects
Each category outlines projects for Aramark’s two key focus areas: Health and Wellness
inspiring families to lead healthier lifestyles; Workforce Readiness empowering youth and
adults to succeed through education and employment.
1. DONATION DRIVES 04
• Health and Wellness Donation Drives 05
• Healthy Food
• Kitchen Supplies
• Sports Equipment
• Workforce Readiness Donation Drives 06
• Workforce Supplies
• Workforce Clothing
• School Supplies for Kids
2. KIT ASSEMBLY 07
• Health and Wellness Assembly 08
• Healthy for LifeTM Meal Kits for Families
• Healthy for LifeTM Snack Packs for Kids
• Healthy for LifeTM Veggie Growing Kits
• Workforce Readiness Kit Assembly 11
• Interview Readiness Kits
3. WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS 12
• Health and Wellness Workshops and Demonstrations 13
• Health and Wellness Educational Sessions
• Healthy Cooking Demonstration
• Field and Gym Day Activity for Kids
• Workforce Readiness Workshops and Demonstrations 17
• Job Readiness Workshops
PROJECT INDEX
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Health and Wellness and Workforce Readiness Donation Drives can be a great and easy
way to make someone’s life a little brighter and help children and families achieve more
by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Aramark volunteers can collect
healthy foods, books, cooking utensils, sporting goods and other supplies, providing
basic resources for families in need. Drives require minimal set up, can be held in a variety
of locations, are easy to participate in and can be customized based on the size of the
team volunteering.
4. REVITALIZATION AND TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS 18
• Health and Wellness Revitalization and Transformation Projects 19
• Health and Wellness Space Transformation
• Workforce Readiness Revitalization and Transformation Projects 21
• Ready to Work Space Transformation
Feel free to combine the drives listed with other activities. For example, you can host a Workforce Supplies and Clothing drive as your activity, which can also be combined with and provide items for a Workforce Resource Center Transformation.
1. DONATION DRIVES
IMPACT:
• In Chicago, dozens of employees across lines of businesses participated in a
Workforce Clothing Drive, setting up donation boxes in several locations across
Chicago. Volunteers donated clothing to Casa Central, an ABC partner, to provide
appropriate interview attire.
• In Nashville, employees at Global Business Services (GBS) participated in a
hygiene drive to benefit their Community Partner, the Martha O’Bryan Center.
Employees donated nearly 3,000 items to support the center’s Family Support
Team, helping to improve the health and wellness of Nashville Families.
Providing a healthy and delicious meal to kids and families served by your Community Partner is always a great and simple way to enhance your project’s impact.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS DRIVES
Healthy Food
- Granola bars, dried fruit, pretzels, crackers, etc.
- Canned foods (baby food, vegetables, tuna fish, condensed milk, etc.)
- Non-perishable boxed items (whole wheat pasta, peanut butter, cereal, etc.)
- Spices and seasonings
- Food storage containers (Ziploc bags, plastic storage containers, jars, etc.)
- Other
Kitchen Supplies
- Aprons, dish towels, pot holders, etc.
- Cooking utensils
- Spatulas, strainers, cutting boards, whisks, etc.
- Pots/pans
- Other
Sports Equipment
- Bikes, pedometers, helmets, etc.
- Basketballs, soccer balls, kick balls, footballs, frisbees, etc.
- Hula Hoops and jump ropes
- T-shirts/colored team jerseys
- Sports cones and whistles
- Other
WORKFORCE READINESS DRIVES
Workforce Supplies
- Notebooks and planners
- Interview folder/binders
- Writing utensils
- Folders
- Desk supplies (stapler/staples, tape dispenser/tape, post its, etc.)
- Books (topics such as resume writing, GED prep, tools and techniques on interview
skills, etc.)
- Other
Workforce Clothing
- Shirts
- Jackets
- Slacks
- Shoes
- Bags and accessories
- Other
School Supplies for Kids
- Notebooks and planners
- Folders and binders
- Writing utensils
- Arts and craft supplies
- Kids’ books
- Other
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Health and Wellness and Workforce Readiness Kit Assembly projects are a great way to
support underserved children and families as well as teens and young adults entering
the workforce. Kits serve a dual purpose as both learning experiences and the provision
of basic necessities. Assembling kits is an activity that can be executed in a variety of
locations and can vary based on size, structure and content. They can be conducted by
Aramark volunteers or in collaboration with community children and families.
IMPACT:
• In Kansas City, dozens of Aramark volunteers created 500 basic needs kits for
at-risk children entering foster care and assembled cooking kits for those exiting
the foster care system.
• In Boston, dozens of Aramark volunteers assembled over 200 infant necessity kits
for low-income families, helping them to care for their infants.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS KIT ASSEMBLY
Healthy for LifeTM Meal Kits for Families
Provide ingredients in a jar and important information on how to prepare a dry bean
soup, an easy and healthy meal option for families and their children.
Materials:
- Glass or plastic pint jars with covers (one per kit)
- Bulk ingredients (see Recipe Card)
- Aramark Healthy for LifeTM Recipe Card (provided – one per mix)
- Cooking Instructions Card (provided - one per mix)
- Ribbon (two feet per mix)
- Scissors (two or three per project)
- Scoops to move ingredients from bulk bags to individual jars (one per ingredient)
- (3) 1⁄3 Measuring cups
- (2) 1⁄2 Measuring cups
- (1) Tablespoon
- (1) Teaspoon
- (1) 1⁄2 Teaspoon
- Hand sanitizer (best judgment based on amount of volunteers)
- Vinyl gloves (2 per volunteer)
- (2) 6’ x 3’ tables
- Boxes to transport the jars once completed
Volunteer Steps:
□ Set up assembly line
□ Sanitize hands and put on vinyl gloves
□ Fill jars with appropriate amounts of each bulk item
□ Place top on jar and cover with ribbon
□ Slide the Aramark Healthy for LifeTM Recipe Card and Cooking Instructions Card
through the ribbon
□ Place completed jar in box for transportation
□ Deliver to Community Partner, if necessary
The Aramark Healthy for LifeTM Recipe Card and Cooking Instructions Card can be found on the Aramark Community Involvement Volunteer Portal at aramark.yourcause.com or by emailing [email protected]
for year-round projects and [email protected] for ABC Day projects.
2. KIT ASSEMBLY
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Healthy for LifeTM Veggie Growing Kits
Create portable, take home planting newspaper pots made out of simple materials,
educating children and their families about healthy eating choices. This is a great activity
for your volunteers to conduct alongside children and families associated with your
Community Partner.
Materials:
- Newspapers (one sheet per pot)
- Potting soil
- Shovel or tool to scoop soil
- Vegetable seeds (a variety)
- Marker (preferably a Sharpie/permanent ink to label pots)
- Scissors (2 per group of 10 volunteers)
- Plant care tips card
- Boxes to transport pots once completed
Volunteer Steps:
□ Demonstrate to volunteers how to create newspaper pots
□ Fold pots, fill with soil, plant seed and label what seed is planted on pot
□ Attach plant care card to pot and pack for distribution
□ Place completed pots in boxes and distribute, if necessary
Project Helpful Hints:
• Pots are easier to create when using newspapers that are at least 8 1⁄2”x 14”.
• See if there are Aramark suppliers that can donate items to increase impact and
reduce budget (newspapers, seeds, potting soil, etc.).
Healthy for LifeTM Snack Packs for Kids
Provide children and families an easy and healthy snack for during or after school.
Materials:
- Ziploc plastic bags (one per pack) - size will depend on final amount of healthy
foods going into kits
- Dried fruit
- Granola
- Veggies (baby carrots, celery sticks, etc.)
- Hand sanitizer (amount needed will depend on final volunteer count)
- Vinyl gloves (2 per volunteer)
- (2) 6’ x 3’ tables
- Boxes to transport the kits once completed
Volunteer Steps:
□ Set up assembly line
□ Sanitize hands and put on vinyl gloves
□ Pick up Ziploc bag at start of supply line
□ Fill Ziploc plastic baggies with pre-determined food
□ Place completed bag in box for transportation
Project Helpful Hints:
• Post a list of items that should go in each pack on event day for volunteers to use as
a reference guide for packing.
• Snack kits may be created for several days’ worth of snacks.
• Work with your Community Partner to determine distribution date, which will also
determine the types of food you are able to distribute.
• If necessary, have volunteers write distribution date on each pack/box.
Be sure to coordinate with your Community Partner for delivery of your snack packs or growing kits.
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Health and Wellness and Workforce Readiness Workshops and Demonstrations provide
actionable information to help community members lead healthier lives and learn basic
workforce skills. These projects can be held at a variety of times and locations, based
on participants availability. If time is limited, workshops can be broken down into
smaller demonstrations.
WORKFORCE READINESS KIT ASSEMBLY
Interview Readiness Kits
Provide a mini-booklet with best practice tips, techniques, insights and encouragement
to help youth and adults prepare for a job interview.
Materials:
- Select flashcards to assemble may include:
- What to expect in an interview
- Top interview questions
- What to wear and when to arrive
- Resume tips
- Application tips
- Note of encouragement for volunteers
- Hole punchers
- Loose Binder Rings
- Pens
- Paper to write notes of encouragement
Project Helpful Hints:
• Create a few samples of the Interview Readiness Kits so employees can see a
completed kit before they begin.
• Print sample letters of encouragement to help guide employees.
To help determine which type of demonstration will best support your community’s needs, search www.aramark.net/sa/healthyforlife for workshop ideas.
3. WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
IMPACT:
• In Las Vegas, dozens of Aramark employees volunteered at Nevada Partners and
led a cooking demonstration for community members.
• In Toronto, 85 Aramark employees, including chefs and other culinary experts, led
educational nutrition demonstrations for 40 families.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Health and Wellness Educational Sessions
Provide actionable information to help children and families make healthier choices and
lead healthier lives. This is a great activity for dietitians, chefs, volunteers and other
Health and Wellness experts to leverage their skills and professional expertise. To support
these sessions, a suite of workshops and resources, fact sheets, booklets and materials are
available at aramark.net and on the portal.
First, you will need to select what type of workshop you would like to conduct and then
determine what specific materials you will need. Possible sessions include:
• Wellness Every Day Workshop: A series of dietitian-led workshops that can engage
attendees on the road to live healthier lifestyles.
• Wellness Programs for Kids: A series of fun education and engagement programs
designed to encourage healthy habits in young children of reading age (ages 6–11;
grades 1–5).
• Nutrition Education and Sampling: A series of engaging sampling programs
that combine bite-sized samples of healthy foods with nutrition information.
Materials:
- Presentation for projector/screen
- Flip chart(s)
- Markers
- Pens/pencils/paper
- Sticky notes
- Collateral to be handed out to participants (based on type of workshop)
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SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:
Consider exploring a deeper library of Aramark and American Heart Association
Health and Wellness activities and workshops. These project directions and materials
can be found on your portal or by emailing [email protected].
Sample Activities Include:
- Know Your Numbers: My Life Check Health® Assessment
- Shop Smarter: Having a Plan at the Grocery Store
- Veg-ducation! Eating Fruits and Vegetables – Deliciously and on a Budget
- A Field Trip to Your Fridge
- Sip Smarter – Reducing Sugar Sweetened Beverages and Jazzing up Water
- Pack a Healthy School and Work Lunch
Health and Wellness Educational Sessions can be used as a bundle or stand-alone activities.
Health and Wellness Educational Session materials and resources can be found at www.aramark.net/sa/healthyforlife or by emailing [email protected] for year-round projects and [email protected] for
ABC Day projects.
A HEALTHY COMMUNITY STARTS WITH US:
Every day we seek to live our Healthy for Life 20 by 20® commitment to improve
the health of Americans 20% by 2020 by empowering people to make healthy food,
nutrition and lifestyle choices, in collaboration with the American Heart Association.
One way this commitment comes to life is through the implementation of Health
and Wellness education and awareness programs in our communities. By providing
educational workshops, cooking demonstrations and other efforts we can teach
families things they can do to lead healthier lives for themselves and their families.
As an ABC Day Project Leader, you will have the opportunity to be part of this effort
by including a Healthy for Life 20 by 20® component within your volunteer project.
To activate, please see select activities in this guide and on the portal.
Healthy Cooking Demonstration
Share quick and easy guides for healthy cooking at home and demonstrate how families
can create a healthy meal together through recipes and educational techniques. These
can be held at a client location or at your Community Partner’s location, depending on the
most appropriate facilities. Be sure to collaborate with an Aramark dietitian and select a
recipe that attendees will enjoy!
Volunteer Steps:
□ Review the healthy cooking demonstration suggestions and program materials
at aramark.net
□ Determine which 3-4 quick tips you plan to teach and feature in your demo.
(Feel free to add your own healthy cooking tips as well)
□ Pre-prepare enough samples of selected demonstration foods so they can be
cooked or reheated on event-day
□ Start each demonstration with a welcome and introduction of both the chef and
dietitian on site
□ Make the demo fun and interesting by encouraging questions and comments.
Emphasize that it’s not just about making a specific recipe, but about healthy
approaches and cooking methods
Field and Gym Day Workshop for Kids
Engage the community in physical activities that are fun, interactive and educate young
people about the importance of being active each and every day. This demonstration is
designed to reinforce the importance of daily exercise and movement, teach children ways
to play, develop muscles and build team skills with their peers.
First you will need to select an activity you would like to play and then determine what
materials you will need. Possible games include:
- Three-legged Races
- 3 on 3 Basketball
- Tug of War
Materials:
- Game-specific items (strips of cloth for three-legged races, rope for tug of war,
basketball, etc.)
- Set of cones
- Aramark Uniform pieces (shirts, pants, belt, and jacket)
- Water and snacks for volunteers
- Medals or awards, to be determined with the Community Partner
Volunteer Steps:
□ Source and gather materials for each respective game prior to event
□ Divide children into teams and explain process (Remember to be flexible with your
schedule as children may arrive to the project at alternate times based on local
school release time)
Project Helpful Tips:
• Having “high energy” will ensure that the kids also give off high energy and have fun
at the project.
• The more games/rotations you can play the better. Kids love having a variety of
games to play.
• Plan to have healthy snacks and water to share with the volunteers and kids.
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Healthy Cooking Demonstration materials and resources can be found at www.aramark.net/sa/healthyforlife or by emailing [email protected] for year-round projects and [email protected] for
ABC Day projects.
Sometimes equipment may not be available to fully demonstrate a healthy cooking technique on site. Instead, describe and demonstrate preparation instructions and pass out heated/cooked samples that were previously made. Remember that the audience really wants to taste the results, so try to have at least 2 different samples to pass out at your demo. Also remember safety rules around refrigeration and other best practices.
For additional game ideas, please visit the Playworks Blog: Game of the Week at http://www.playworks.org/blog-tags/game-week. This resource posts a new field-day related activity each week and includes information on set up, play instructions, how long the game will take, what equipment you will need and what demographics it best suits.
- Cone-on, Cone-off
- Chicken Relay
- Aramark Uniform Relay
- Kickball
- Red Light/Green Light
WORKFORCE READINESS WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Job Readiness Workshop
Teach new workforce skills, provide guidance on resume development, help youth and
adults prepare for an interview and their career. This is a great activity for Human Resource
(HR) professionals and other volunteers to leverage their skills and professional expertise.
First you will need to select what type of workshop you would like to conduct and then
determine what specific materials you will need. Possible activities include:
• Career Fair: Coordinate a mini Aramark Career Fair with a Community Partner that
links community residents to workforce-related resources and information to
prepare them for internships and employment opportunities. Consider offering a
list of potential job opportunities within Aramark and invite other local companies
to provide additional job/internship opportunities.
• Career Demonstrations: Offer fun, hands-on activities such as demonstrations of
Aramark careers. Ask employees such as head cashiers, chefs, stand managers and
supervisors to talk about aspects of their job.
• Resume Help Center: Hold a resume clinic utilizing computers with resume templates
and a printer so that workshop participants can create a resume.
• Aramark WEST Training: Engage Aramark HR professionals and/or its representatives
as appropriate to talk about Aramark WEST Training and its opportunities.
Volunteer Steps:
□ Meet and collaborate with your HR representative to learn about viable job
opportunities available that would benefit local community members to help select
what type of project you may want to conduct
□ Discuss and determine what job skills you may want to cover
Some recommendations include:
- Making a Good First Impression
- Dressing for Success
- Acing the Interview – Successful Interview Techniques
- Job Search Strategy
□ Identify the specific tools and resources you will need based on type of activity
and the skills you might like to cover
□ Start each activity with a welcome and introduction
□ Create a fun and engaging environment, encouraging questions and comments
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Job Readiness Workshop materials and resources can be found on the Aramark Community Volunteer Involvement Portal or by emailing [email protected] for year-round projects and [email protected]
for ABC Day projects.
Revitalizing community environments is essential to creating inspiring places that enable
people to thrive. Enhancing a community center kitchen or improving a workforce education
and resource center can help transform a community space that supports kids and families.
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- Getting and Keeping your Job
- Networking
- Resumes, Cover Letters and Thank You’s – The Basics
A “transformation project” makes a tangible difference in the community and is one where you can clearly see the “before and after” impact.
IMPACT:
• In North Carolina, more than 100 Aramark volunteers transformed an outdoor
space into a robust hub of Health and Wellness that included a new fitness area,
inspirational murals and room enhancements.
• In San Francisco, dozens of Aramark employees supported the Raphael House, a
shelter for homeless families, and transformed and revitalized several areas of the
facility including the creation of a roof top garden and play area, providing families
educational opportunities as well as a fun and interactive space to learn and
play together.
4. REVITALIZATION AND TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS REVITALIZATION AND TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS
Health and Wellness Space Transformation
Children and families often lack the necessary resources and information to guide them
on their health journey. Eliminate this barrier by transforming a space that inspires and
supports community Health and Wellness.
Potential activities include, but are not limited to:
• Refurbish a Community Kitchen or Food Pantry: Give community residents a place
to explore their culinary interests and prepare healthy meals and snacks by
refurbishing your Community Partner’s kitchen, food service areas and/or food
pantry. Consider hosting a Healthy Food or Kitchen Supply Drive to collect key
items to supplement this project.
• Create a Health and Wellness Mural: Consider painting a Health and Wellness Mural
by depicting healthy foods—such as fruits and vegetables, or sports and fitness
scenes—such as children playing, to spark community resident’s interests in healthy
living. To ensure maximum impact, choose a highly-visible area at your service
project location.
•Revitalize a Healthy Community Garden: Multiply the impact of local nutrition and
healthy eating programs by building or enhancing a community vegetable or herb
garden that can serve as a hands-on training facility and provider of fresh produce
for Your Community Partner (see Garden Bed Instructions below). Supplement your
build day by hosting a Health and Wellness Workshop, enabling children and adults
to taste new foods and learn how to make healthy eating choices.
Garden Bed Materials:
- Garden Bed Schematic
- Pencil
- Measuring tape
- Carpenter square
- Purchase pre-cut wood at local home improvement store
- Goggles
- (2) Saw horses
- Measuring tape
- Carpenter square
- Drill
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The Garden Bed Schematic can be found on the Aramark Community Involvement Volunteer Portal at aramark.yourcause.com or by emailing [email protected].
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Volunteer Steps:
□ Read through the Garden Bed Schematic □ Take inventory of all tools and materials
□ Trench out area for the garden bed
□ Build garden bed
□ Fill completed bed with soil
□ Plant seeds or plants
□ If appropriate, leave Community Partner with garden care tips and instructions
Project Helpful Tips:
• During prep work and prior to purchasing materials, discuss the following with your
Community Partner:
• Whether they prefer pressure treated or non-pressure treated wood (pressure
treated wood is recommended).
• If it is desired to line each garden bed bottom with plastic or landscape fabric.
• When purchasing and measuring wood take nominal sizing into account. These
dimensions are listed on the Garden Bed Schematic.
• A circular saw will not go through the entire 4” x 4” board, and each cut will require
two passes of the saw. A chop saw is a more efficient option if one is available for use.
• If you have a limited number of drills then you can pre-drill the holes for the base
layer of the garden bed. Alternatively, you can assign one or two volunteers to focus
on drilling all the holes as their first task while other volunteers trench out the area.
• Each bed will take approximately 30 minutes to measure and cut and will take two
volunteers approximately 1 hour to build and fill with soil.
• The holes drilled in the base layer of the garden bed are intentionally 3/8” so that
the 1⁄2” pieces of rebar fit tightly to ensure maximum long-term sustainability.
• Consider adding colorful educational murals and/or signs to enhance the space and
utilize additional volunteers. Perhaps there may even be room to add some seating
to create a mini-outdoor classroom or an inside location to place a newly built
bookcase full of education materials.
- (1) 3/8” Drill bit
- 4lb Sledge hammer
- Two or four foot levels
- (10) 1⁄2” x 12” pieces of Rebar
- (18) 6” galvanized spikes
- Trench shovel or garden hoe
- (2) pairs of work gloves
- (2) pairs of safety goggles
- (17) 40lb bags of topsoil
- Vegetable plants and/or seeds
WORKFORCE READINESS REVITALIZATION AND TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS
Ready for Work Space Transformation
Access to professional clothing and workforce readiness trainings are barriers for many
job seekers. Create more efficient spaces for your Community Partner to support youth
and adults on their path to workforce success more effectively.
Potential activities include, but are not limited to:
• Inspirational Workforce Murals: Consider painting inspirational Workforce Murals
by depicting scenes such as people at work in diverse occupations, include inspirational
quotes that promote education and more.
• Build a Professional Career Wardrobe: Build a Rolling Clothing Rack and/or Shoe
Cubbies (see instructions below), to provide an environment for youth and adults to
further explore their career interests. You can also repair existing fixtures, create
dressing rooms, organize and sort clothing and/or consider hosting a Workforce
Readiness Drive to collect key items to supplement your project.
• Workforce Resource Center Transformation: Enhance a workforce resource center by
refurbishing an existing space or turning an underutilized space into a hub for job
training and career searching. Create a plan to make the environment inviting,
educational and inspiring. Consider building a Bookshelf (see instructions below),
painting walls, incorporate inspirational murals, hanging a job bulletin board and
hosting a Workforce Supplies Drive to collect items for the transformed space.
Rolling Clothing Rack Materials:
- Rolling Clothing Rack Schematic - Lumber
- (1) 1⁄2” x 4’ x 8’ CDX plywood
- (18) 2’ x 4’ x 8’ CDX plywood
- (1) Circular saw
- (1) Set of sawhorses
- (1) Carpenter pencil
- (1) 1” paddle bit
- (2) Drills w/ Phillip’s driver bit
- (1) 1 lb. box of 2 1⁄2” decking screws
- (16) 1/8” flat washers
Shoe Cubby Materials (30’ x 6’ OR 5’ x 4’):
• Shoe Cubbies Schematic
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The Rolling Clothing Rack Schematic, Shoe Cubbies Schematic and Bookshelf Schematic can be found on the Aramark Community Involvement Volunteer Portal at aramark.yourcause.com or by emailing [email protected].
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- Lumber
- (5) 1” x 12” x 8’
- (2) 1” x 3” x 8’
- (1) 1/8” x 4’ x 8’ tempered hardboard
- (1) Circular saw
- (1) Set of sawhorses
- (1) Carpenter pencil
- (2) Hammers
Rolling Clothing Rack and Shoe Cubby Volunteer Steps:
□ Review the Rolling Clothing Rack Schematic and Shoe Cubbies Schematic
designed to learn the correct building steps for this project
□ Take inventory of tools, materials and lumber
□ Follow the steps of the schematic to build
□ Hang donated clothing onto rack upon completion, if applicable
Bookshelf Materials (6’ x 3’ OR 4’ x 3’):
- Bookshelf Schematic - Lumber
- 6’ x 3’ Bookshelf Option
- (6) 1” x 12” x 8’ wood
- (1) 1” x 3” x 8’(1) 1/8” x 4’ x 8’ tempered hardboard
- 4’ x 3’ Bookshelf Option
- (3) 1” x 12” x 8’ wood
- (1) 1” x 3” x 8’ wood
- (1) 1/8” x 4’ x 8’ tempered hardboard
- (1) Circular saw
- (1) Set of sawhorses
Bookshelf Volunteer Steps:
□ Project Leaders should review the Bookshelf Schematic designed to learn the correct
building steps for this project
□ Take inventory of tools, materials and lumber
□ Follow the steps of the schematic to build
□ Organize materials onto bookshelf, if applicable
- (4) 2 1⁄2” swivel plate castors
- (4) 1” x 48” wood dowel
- (1) Measuring tape
- (1) Carpenter’s square
- (2) Sheets of medium grade sandpaper
- (1) Four foot level
- (2) Safety goggles
- Hangers for racks
- (1) Pint of paint (optional)
- (2) 3” paint brushes (optional)
- (2) Safety goggles
- (1) Box of 2” 6d finishing nails (84 per cubby)
- (1) Measuring tape
- (1) Carpenter’s square
- (2) Sheets of medium grade sandpaper
- (1) Two foot level
- (1) Pint of paint (optional)
- (2) 3” paint brushes (optional)
- (1) Carpenter pencil
- (2) Hammers
- (2) Safety goggles
- (1) Box of 2” 6d finishing nails
- (1) Measuring tape
- (1) Carpenter’s square
- (2) Sheets of medium grade sandpaper
- (1) Two foot level
- (1) Bottle of wood glue
- (1) Pint of paint (optional)
- (2) 3” paint brushes (optional)
SECTION 3:
WORK PLAN for Planning and Executing Your Project
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TWO TO THREE MONTHS BEFORE:
□ Assemble a team of volunteers to support and execute tasks
• For Workshops and Demonstrations, be sure to include knowledge experts such as
dietitians and chefs to support and demonstrate Aramark’s expertise.
□ Select a non-profit beneficiary as your Community Partner
□ Determine your Community Partner’s needs to help select the type of volunteer activity
you would like to host, considering what will best support your community and the
site you will be hosting your project at
• For Workshops, Demonstrations and Transformation projects, be sure to ensure
there is adequate space and facilities for your activity. For example, you will most
likely need a kitchen or classroom space for a workshop and you will need ample
room for all of your volunteers if you are conducting a transformation project.
• If you are coordinating a drive or making a snack pack or kit for your Community
Partner, be sure to work with them to arrange for the delivery of the items, and
recruit volunteers for a “drop off” event at the organization.
□ Register your project on the Aramark Community Involvement Volunteer Portal at
aramark.yourcause.com to track participation and recruit volunteers
□ Develop a list of materials and items needed for your project and be sure to include
snacks and water for your volunteers
□ Create an initial budget for your project early in the planning process. Your budget
will depend on the size and scope of participation in the event, and the type of
activities you select
□ Determine location(s) for your project (i.e. at client location or Community Partner
location) and initial logistics and timeline
□ Order or create signage for your project and branded t-shirts for your volunteers
• For Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day) projects please follow the
instructions for this step in your Toolkit and for all other projects, please email
Community Relations at [email protected].
WORK PLAN:
ONE MONTH BEFORE:
□ Communicate and inspire fellow employees to volunteer, participate and contribute to
your project
□ Recruit a few co-workers to help you set up, clean up and deliver items to the
Community Partner, if necessary
□ Source the necessary supplies based on the identified budget. Items for your project
can be purchased or collected via a donation drive and should be available before the
day of the event
□ Outline a “run of show” or detailed agenda for the project
DAY OF PROJECT:
□ Set up project activities at event location, including snacks and water for volunteers
□ Assign responsibilities to your volunteers and explain the project you will be conducting.
Be sure to say a few words about Aramark Building Community and Aramark’s
investment in strengthening our local communities
□ Team members should wear branded t-shirts and Aramark Building Community
banners/signage should be brought to the event for placement and brand recognition
□ If appropriate, ask your Community Partner to say a brief word to your volunteers about
the impact your project will have on those they serve. If your project is being conducted
on-site at your client location, be sure you or someone else is able to address volunteers
and highlight the purpose behind your activity/s
□ Take photos and share stories on the Aramark Building Community Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/aramarkbuildingcommunity or on Instagram by tagging
@AramarkCommunity. Photos can also be sent to [email protected] for
ABC Day events and [email protected] for all other projects
□ If applicable, distribute items collected or created to your Community Partner
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□ Provide copies of and collect Volunteer and Photo Waivers for those volunteers that
might not have had the opportunity to sign the waiver prior to the day of the project on
the portal
□ Fill out and/or collect the following surveys and send them to Aramark Community
Relations, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or scan and send to
[email protected] within one week of your project
• Participant Volunteer Survey: This document should be filled out by all
volunteer participants.
• Project Leader Summary Survey: This document should be completed by the
Project Leader and provides project details to help us track our collective impact.
• Community Partner Survey: This document should be completed by your
Community Partner.
Identify Aramark suppliers that may be able to donate items to increase impact and reduce budget.
Don’t forget to thank your volunteers, Community Partner and any others that contributed to making your project a success following your event.
The Volunteer and Photo Waivers, Participant Volunteer Survey, Project Leader Summary Survey and the Community Partner Survey can be found on the Aramark Community Involvement Volunteer Portal at
aramark.yourcause.com or by emailing [email protected] for year-round projects and [email protected] for ABC Day projects.
SECTION 4:
CONTACTS
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We want to thank you again for leading an Aramark Building Community volunteer project.
You play a critical role in an extremely important initiative for Aramark and we could not do
it without your time and support. Please remember, you are never alone and our staff is here
to help you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Rebecca Owens, Manager, Community Relations
P: 215.413.8741
F: 215.413.8511
Mary Rucci, Director, Communications
P: 215-238-7110
Aramark, Community Relations
1101 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Thank You!
CONTACTS