They stand in front of every large store, ringing their bell from now until Christmas. Don't you feel sorry for them? And they probably get nothing for it.
2007-11-23 04:46:42 · 8 answers · asked by Tom S 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
No. Actually they do ok. They are all volunteers from the private sector, business people, etc.
I did it one year for 2 hr a day for four days. A fair amount of cash was stuffed into that little kettle.
I like supporting the Army because 100% of donations go to help people. No administrative rip-off. About the best charity you can donate to.
Gee, thanx for thumbs down. If they can't Get volunteers they hire because they have to. (Edited later).
2007-11-23 04:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Just Tink 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I hate the ringing bells also but I know they are doing it for a good cause. The bell ringing is obnoxious. The other night I was at the grocery store and had to make a phone call and the lady continued to ring the bell right beside the pay phone when she saw I was on the phone. I thought that was really rude. She could have stopped long enough for me to make my call since I was not on there very long. My friend was with me and agreed that she was rude. I think they should do away with the ringing bells and just find another way to get people's attention or just ring the bell occasionally. I mean is it really necessary to ring it continuously till we want to scream. I try to donate to them anyway, despite my feelings because I know it's for a good cause.
2016-05-25 02:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I admire people who give up their free time to held those who require aid. The Salvation Army has always done very good work is collecting funds and helping the needy. This is one charity we support. I don't feel sorry for the bell ringers for they are doing what they want to do. I feel for them when the weather is bitter cold.
2007-11-23 14:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by googie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not feel sorry for them. Before anyone gets all huffy, let me explain. Most of these people volunteer to help the Salvation Army and I find that to be very admirable. I give whatever change I have to them. It's a good cause. If only more people were so willing to give their time.
2007-11-23 04:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've volunteered to do it a couple of times - ringing the bell for a couple of hours and collecting money for people less fortunate is not a hardship.
2007-11-23 05:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't feel sorry for them because here in St. Louis there are few, if any, volunteers. Most of the bell ringers are paid for their work. they "volunteer" in exchange for money. There is no altruism in this.
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2007-11-23 16:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by gatita 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No Its a job if you look in the news paper you Will find them under help wanted , in our local paper they say they pay 7.50 an hour. I wonder how much of the money that we put in their goes to the ones in need?
2007-11-23 05:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom does.The other day she put 20 dollars in their little red bucket...
2007-11-23 05:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by theogerabaldi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋