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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

[email protected].

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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


• 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


• 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



- (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


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)


- (1) Box of 2” 6d finishing nails (84 per cubby)




- (1) Two foot level




- (2) Hammers


- (1) Box of 2” 6d finishing nails




- (1) Two foot level

- (1) Bottle of wood glue



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

[email protected]

P: 215.413.8741

F: 215.413.8511

Mary Rucci, Director, Communications

[email protected]

P: 215-238-7110

Aramark, Community Relations

1101 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Thank You!

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