I just heard about this happening at Amazon’s Middletown facility. Can anyone spot the problem?
Amazon.com Offers Holiday Gift-Wrapping Program for Kentucky Nonprofits
By Wrapping Amazon Holiday Gifts, Groups Can Earn $$
LEXINGTON, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 5, 2007–As Amazon.com gets ready to delight millions of customers this holiday season, the company’s Lexington, KY, fulfillment center is offering nonprofit organizations the opportunity to earn extra money by having its volunteers gift-wrap products for Amazon customers.
The “Gift-Wrap Your Holidays with a Smile” program will earn the nonprofit organization between $.60 and $.75 for each item gift-wrapped by a volunteer. In 2006, more than $137,000 was donated to non-profits that participated in the Lexington program.
The program, which is open to all 501(c)3-certified organizations, will run from November 19 through December 22, 2007. Shifts range from a minimum of four hours to a maximum of 10, and organizations can send 5-20 volunteers for each shift.
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer ‘Gift Wrap Your Holiday Programs with a Smile’ for the third year,” said Michael Passales, General Manager, Lexington. “It’s a great way to put yourself in the holiday spirit and earn money for your charity at the same time.”
FYI, this is what they charge for gift wrapping:
Gift-Wrapping for All Occasions
Amazon.com gift-wrap is the perfect complement to any gift. We will select from our coordinating papers, boxes, bags and ribbon to make your gift special.Gift-wrap prices range from $3.99 to $5.99 per item, depending on size. Because of their size or shape, some items can’t be wrapped in paper or a box — so we’ll send them in a reusable, festive cloth gift bag. Extremely large items are not eligible for gift-wrap; if this is the case, it will be noted on the item’s detail page