Community Building, One Hour at a Time
Archive for April 2010
Another news story about TimeBanks, this one from Boston.
This article stresses the equalizing effect of a TimeBank:
“At a philosophical level, time banking promises a form of egalitarianism through an alternate economy. In its world, a lawyer’s time is equal to a babysitter’s, and everyone, regardless Continue reading ‘TimeBanks, Making Difference’ »
TimeBank Leadership
Every group requires leadership which includes people like you offering time, talent and a terrific attitude. In order for you and your community to experience the best of TimeBanking each community needs their local leaders.
Many hands make light work and big impact. Leading your local TimeBank group Continue reading ‘Join the TimeBank Leadership’ »
Here’s a nice video from a UK TimeBank that explores the benefits of TimeBanking. Meet real people who share their experiences participating in TimeBanking.
Come discover TimeBanking for you. Help create a neighbourhood network by bringing TimeBanking to your community. Find a meeting place and we will come to inform and educate on the why and how of TimeBanking.
no dollars here
There are often questions around whether or not TimeCredits are money (many TimeBanks use the term TimeDollars, LMTB and smoe other TimeBanks use the term TimeCredits, they are the same thing).
In my understanding and opinion it’s best to keep away from monetary words and concepts as much as possible. The short answer is NO TimeCredits are not money, but they allow you to do many of the same things money does.
To me TimeBanking is about helping your neighbour because you can, and you also know that someone will be there to help you when you need it. Kind of like Continue reading ‘Is it money or what?’ »