|
|
|
About Us
The
Lower Mainland TimeBank (LMTB) is building a network of
TimeBanks in the Lower
Mainland, B.C. Canada, both neighbor-to-neighbor (and in the near
future) program-based.
We are working to replicate various TimeBank models in local cities neighbourhoods and organizations. Using LMTB to link people within those communities and programs in ways that broaden the resources available to everyone -- building community ties and community self-sufficiency. Some effective TimeBank models include Lynn TimeBank, Youth Advocate Program, and Partners in Care. The Lower Mainland TimeBank will partner with local organizations to develop programs to meet local needs, but the initial focus is with neighbour-to-neighbour community building. Governance The Lower Mainland TimeBank (LMTB) will be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of between 5 and 20 members as we grow. The Lower Mainland TimeBank is the umbrella under which neighborhood and program-based TimeBanks operate. If you wish to be on the Board let us know right away! A TimeBank in a given neighborhood or organization may elect its own "Kitchen Cabinet/Steering Team", made up of a representative sampling of members which will make day-to-day policy decisions for that TimeBank. While they may have different member policies for their individual TimeBank, they continue to operate under the broader policy structure provided by the Lower Mainland TimeBank and determined by the LMTB Board of Directors. The Woodcroft Neighbor-to-Neighbor TimeBank was the first in Lower Mainland and is the first to elect a Kitchen Cabinet. The member policies adopted by the Woodcroft Kitchen Cabinet will be used by the entire Lower Mainland TimeBank until such time as other sectors elect their own Kitchen Cabinets. Kitchen Cabinet members will include any TimeBank members who want help their local community TimeBank begin and succeed. If you want to begin a community TimeBank in your neighbourhood and be a part of a local Kitchen Cabinet let us know. The goal of the LMTB is to have each city in the Lower Mainland with a Director and each neighbourhood in each city with a Kitchen Cabinet. Core values of TimeBanking TimeBanking is based on a philosophy that our communities work better when all of our contributions are valued. It rejects the notion that we belong in separate classes of 'givers' and 'receivers' and establishes a way to value and reward all types of work -- caring for our children, elders, and others who need it, building community, helping out our neighbors. How does it work? When you need something like minor home repair, child care, companionship, an exercise buddy, whatever -- refer to the TimeBank exchange website (or call the TimeBank coordinator and ask). The website will list possible matches and allow you to connect with that person (or a coordinator will set you up with a member, who has had an interview and reference check like every other TimeBank member), who can help you. After the member helps you, the coordinator deducts one TimeBank credit per hour of service (or TimeCredit) from your account and adds the same number of TimeBank credits to your neighbor's account. You can earn back the credit by helping anyone else in the network. You can also accumulate a few debits before you need to pay them back. It's easy to ask for help when you need it! Want to Know More About TimeBanking?Check out these news stories! Swapping An Hour Of Time: Timebank Gives People A Chance To Help Others And Also Receive Help In Exchange For Time Given. Saturday, November 3, 2007 by Anita Clark Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI Time is Money at the Dane County Timebank Part I & Part II Wednesday, April 11, 2007 by Claire Herbst Neighbors, in WI State Journal and Capital Times, Madison, WI Getting the Community Involved: Youth Court offers creative alternative to juvenile court Thursday, March 22, 2007 by Emma Lierly Isthmus, Madison, WI Youth Courts Give Kids A Second Chance Thursday, May 26, 2007 by Pat Schneider The Capital Times, Madison, WI Dane County Timebank Surpasses Expectations Monday, October 23, 2006 by Patricia Simms Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI Doing the Barter System One Better: I'll teach you to throat sing if she teaches me to crochet Friday, May 19, 2006 By S.L. Wisenberg, The Chicago Reader Dane County Timebank: Adding Value to Time Well Spent April, 2006 George Zens, Sustainable Times, Madison, WI Dane County Timebank Jumps into Local Economy Spring, 2006 Rob McClure, HOUR Community: The Participant Directory of Madison Hours Dane County Timebank Growing Thursday, February 2, 2006 Justin Ware, Channel 15 news Brisk Business at the Timebank Thursday, January 19, 2006 James Mills, The Wisconsin State Journal Madison, WI Timebank Values Volunteers Friday, August 26, 2005 Natalie Swaby, Channel 15 News Timebanking Called Priceless Thursday, August 4, 2005 Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times, Madison, WI Do a Good Deed and You Might Bank Time Monday, April 18, 2005 Andy Hall, Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI When 14 Hours of Help Equals Some Heavy Lifting November 14, 2005 Bonnie DeSimone, The New York Times Timebanks around the world: The Timebanks USA website Listen to an interview with Dane County Timebank Director Stephanie Rearick on Wisconsin Public Radio's Ideas Network. Interviewed by Joy Cardin on April 20, 2005. How You Can Get Involved Live on the Lower Mainland, B.C.? Live elsewhere but you want to start a TimeBank there? Got a talent, skill or time to share? Want some help? Interested in an internship, donation,volunteering or research? Contact us.  "People giving and receiving complete the circle." site and contents copyright 2008 Lower Mainland TimeBank |
