Paid to Volunteer? Really?

There is an awesome non profit organization in the US that relies greatly for their volunteers. Especially around the holidays. But then I see this add in the local newspaper...The ---- is now accepting applications for the position of bell ringers for the upcoming Christmas campaign. Employment will last from Nov 19-Dec 24, exclusive of Sundays. Applicants must be prepared to stand long hrs and be good at working with the public. All applicants must pass a background check. Salary is $7.25/hr. Applications may be picked up at -------. Really, people are that disparate that they want money to do something that should be an honor to help others. 
What is this world coming to...???


Each year many Corps of ----throughout the nation have partnered with VolunteerFIRST and this RingBells.org web site to make it easier for individuals find and register for volunteering opportunities in their local community.