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Workplaces

Asda Operation Christmas Child is not just for children! It is also a great charitable activity for your workplace.

You can collect shoeboxes, hold fundraising events, become a drop off point for the shoeboxes or even go and help check the boxes in a local warehouse.

Every year thousands of people have a wonderful time organising a shoebox collection and other activities in their workplaces. Many invite their families along with key suppliers and customers to get involved in supporting this special Christmas project.

3 easy steps to launching Operation Christmas Child in your workplace TODAY!

1. Order your FREE resources - we have posters, leaflets and a DVD - everything you need to get your workplace fully on board with Operation Christmas Child this year.

2. Download our workplace leaflet - including fun ideas to inspire and motivate your colleagues.

3. Talk to your colleagues about this exciting opportunity and ask them to start saving shoeboxes now! You can even show them our powerpoint presentation or this year's DVD which unpacks how it all works.

A few ideas for 2011...

The 2012 London Olympics is only just around the corner, so we've decided to get into the Olympic spirit as part of this year's Operation Christmas Child campaign with sports-themed shoeboxes, of course! Take a look at our ideas here.
In larger organisations, you can add some fun by inviting departments to compete to see who can pack the most shoeboxes and once they are collected they make a great display in your foyer!
If your company has a policy of giving volunteer hours to help community projects they can help Operation Christmas Child! From November - December (dates vary in local areas) we need willing volunteers to help check and pack the shoeboxes - contact us here for details.
For more ideas on how to make the most of Operation Christmas Child in your workplace, download our workplace leaflet or visit the website of our partner organisation, Transform Work UK - a national charity that supports people in the workplace to get involved with initiatives like Operation Christmas Child.

Workplaces Which Have Taken Part

Graham Woods general manager at Polar Ford in Runcorn Cheshire said: "This is the fifth year that we have taken part in this appeal and we are delighted that we could help bring a little bit of extra happiness to so many children. It's such a great cause and we would like to thank everyone who donated a shoebox and made this year a success."

Paul Kaye, General Sales Manager of Leeds Building Society has highlighted its participation in the Operation Christmas Child Appeal and described its effect on staff and customers. He claimed that workers and clients at Leeds Building Society felt like they were part of "something bigger" by being involved in the campaign, which is organised by the Samaritan's Purse. "We think Operation Christmas Child is a brilliant campaign that we recommend others to be part of" he added.

So taking part in Operation Christmas Child can be as simple as packing a few gift-filled shoeboxes at lunch or volunteering as a department to go and help out at a nearby warehouse. It's up to you!

Operation Christmas Child has a Facebook fan page and Twitter account @OCC_UK which we would encourage you to join so that you can read our regular updates and connect with other workplaces doing shoeboxes.