Borders has a program called Borders Bucks. Any Borders Rewards member can earn Borders Bucks (currently you earn $5 Borders Bucks for the first $150 in qualifying purchases that you make in a calendar year. After that you earn $5 Borders Bucks for every $100 you spend).
As an educator (includes homeschoolers!) you can receive Borders Bucks donations from others.
Here’s how to set up your account to receive donations:
:: You need to be a Borders Rewards member (register here). You can also register in-stores.
:: Then, visit your local Borders or Waldenbooks and show a store associate your proof of educator status (using a pay stub or other certification).
:: The final step is to update your Borders.com profile by logging in to Your Account and follow the Update Profile link located under “your profile at a glance” and check the opt-in box under Borders Bucks Donations for Teachers.
Who is eligible?
If you are a teacher, librarian, or homeschooler for students in preschool through 12th grade and can show current proof of employment (an employee ID, pay stub, or applicable state certification letter), you are eligible to receive Borders Bucks donations.
Homeschoolers in states without certification should contact a manager at the store for instructions on how to document your status as a homeschooler.
Where do people go to donate their Borders Bucks to you?
You can direct people to this Borders page to donate bucks to your account.