Last month, we were delighted to welcome 25 of the staff from Unilever for a day of volunteering. With so many hands to help, the staff split into four teams to complete a mammoth list of much-needed jobs.
One team set to work in the garden, transforming our overgrown space into a usable garden once more. Another team completely remodelled one of our storerooms, clearing, cleaning, and resorting the entire room to provide us with more vital storage space. A third team worked on a deep clean of our main food storage areas, stripping and cleaning the shelving as well as the cupboards and walls surrounding them, and then sorting and stacking the food back into its places while the final team worked tirelessly cleaning each of our vehicles until they were gleaming again. They also completed a host of smaller tasks, from repairing a skylight blind and refitting a cupboard door to re-fixing plinths and resorting and organising our recycling containers.
This is the second year Unilever has participated in a corporate volunteering day with us, and their support continues to be invaluable. In addition to their hands-on assistance, Unilever also made a generous donation of food, further aiding our mission and providing much-needed resources to our community.
Corporate partnerships like the one we have with Unilever are invaluable to our organisation. They bring not only the manpower needed to complete essential tasks but also foster a sense of community and shared purpose. The collective effort and dedication of corporate volunteers allow us to achieve goals that would otherwise be out of reach. These partnerships also highlight the commitment of businesses to give back to their communities, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
CARE Project Lead, Nerys, said,
It was an absolute joy having Unilever spend the day with us. The team were so enthusiastic, the building was buzzing with activity and laughter throughout the day. It’s been fantastic to have the team with us today and I can’t thank them enough for all their help – they even managed to complete the extra jobs on my wish list!
Rev. Dean Aaron Roberts, the Chief Executive Officer, remarked,
The support from Unilever’s staff has been extraordinary. Their willingness to dive in and tackle such a variety of tasks is a testament to the strength of our partnership. These efforts not only enhance our facilities but also uplift the spirits of everyone involved. We are deeply grateful for their time, energy, and dedication.
Would your company be interested in a corporate partnership? To get in touch, email office@theparishtrust.org.uk in the first instance.
