Message #41496

[twhfan]

At our company, employees who choose to particpate in walk-a-thons, food drives, etc. are only allowed to post their information in the employee lunch room, so that there is no pressure put on anyone to contribute.  This seems to set well with everyone.

Once a year I do a food drive for our local animal shelter, usually in the spring at the start of "kitten season".  I put up my poster and leave a box and that's it. I never approach anyone for donations, but I always get an enourmous amount of pet food to donate in our company's name (we have oodles of pet lovers here).

I agree it's very uncomfortable to be approached constantly for donations, especially if it's not a charity you particularly like.  I'm surprised a company would allow such solicitations, especially on company time.