Lincoln TeamMates (LincolnTeamMates.org) applauds local businesses willing to “feed” the passion for youth mentoring. That makes Chipotle one of their valued partners. Once a month, Chipotle provides tasty, made-to-order rice bowls for any new mentors attending the training. This year, 44 mentors at six training sessions enjoyed a lunchtime meal on Chipotle.
“A sense of welcome and community is key to the success of our training,” says Lincoln TeamMates Trainer, Christine Davis. “When there’s good food, it feels like a family gathering. In a good way. And people who order lunch almost never miss training.”
Davis finds working with the Chipotle store managers easy, “We have a process that works for them and for our mentor volunteers and that feels great. In fact, the staff is always on top of our order and makes us feel welcome.”
“We love to help out the community and support you guys this way,” says Dillon Bickford, Chipotle General Manager at 6005 O St., “Thank you for helping get our team out there!”
TeamMates would love to partner with other hospitality/food-based businesses. Lincoln TeamMates Coordinator, Jim Bennett, would be happy to talk about the possibilities. Please contact him at jbennett@lps.org / (402) 436-1990.
Also, please consider becoming a mentor or encouraging someone you know to apply at LincolnTeamMates.org.