Red Cross fundraisers have come under fire for aggressive techniques, a bad habit exposed by what seemed like an innocuous Facebook status update.
Here's the original post followed by five complaints and then finally, a response.
Here's the thing, Red Cross: I respect what you do as an organization but after having waved off your street team members in the metro twice, what gives them the right to block my access to the turnstiles and then call me out for ignoring them?! That's sure to gain support. Good day, sir!
Here's the original post followed by five complaints and then finally, a response.
Here's the thing, Red Cross: I respect what you do as an organization but after having waved off your street team members in the metro twice, what gives them the right to block my access to the turnstiles and then call me out for ignoring them?! That's sure to gain support. Good day, sir!
1-was actually verbally assulted by one of the guys who practically live at vendome, trying to shame me for avoiding eye contact and ducking as he practically tackled me. theyre vicious!!
2-On Ste Catherine Street too, they are very agressive... pissing me off...
3-they're really starting to remind me of the SPA Canada street team which was just awful.
4-their street teams are the worst - aggressive, rude, pushy...they're not doing the organization any favours
5-dude they're so rude! i was texting on my way out of the metro a little while back and the girl was like HEY HOW ABOUT YOU GET OFF YOUR PHONE AND LOOK UP AT ME in the rudest tone. yeah that's how to get me to donate.
To their credit someone from the Red Cross responded on the very same thread:
I work as an instructor trainer for this organisation - this is NOT the image we want to portray. I love the Red Cross, and everything they do. Please do not let overzealous volunteers put a damper on all their good works. If you feel harassed, please call 514-362- 2930 and speak to customer service!
Thanks for the heads up!