LMTimebank.org-Vancouver, B.C. Canada

It’s the last day of 2010. Tomorrow is a new day and a new year. It is that time when we reflect on the past and plan for the future. I’m doing the same for the Lower Mainland TimeBank.

Changes are afoot. There are HUGE changes in the economies of the US and Canada that have occurred and there appears to be more on the way.

TimeBanks USA, the founding TimeBank system which we are affiliated with has, Continue reading ‘Endings and Beginnings’ »

In April 2009 I posted an update on the worldwide popularity of the Lower Mainland TimeBank on the internet. People from around the world visit our site to learn more about TimeBanking (very cool). And we have many links I’m sure they go and visit, to learn even more.

The number of visitors to our website has exploded from almost 2,000 in March 2009 unique visitors to 9,000 unique visitors in the month of May 2010! Very cool.

Here’s a look at all the countries that visit our site:

Our website visitors...It's a small world these days

I was attracted to the TimeBank idea:

1. as a way to get to know my neighbours,
2. feel connected in my community and make a positive difference,
3. have people in my life I could count on to ask for a helping hand
4. share my time and talents with people genuinely wanting my help.

TimeBanking is not designed to replace currency or bartering exchanges but to enhance the connection, understanding and appreciation for people in your community and all the ways we can help each other. Get to know your neighbours and help each other out. It begins by helping the TimeBank grow… Continue reading ‘Get Involved and Help Grow the TimeBank’ »

Well the Lower Mainland TimeBank website is done (more or less) and the word spreading begins, feel free to help out. An email to your contact list would be great (here’s a sample).

What is TimeBanking? Why would I want to know more about TimeBanking? and the popular… What’s in it for me? Continue reading ‘Free TimeBank Info Meetings… On the Way’ »

What happens when times get tough, money is tight and jobs scarce?

Should people sit at home and wait for the government to save them?

Should people complain to the big corporations that terminated their jobs due to bad management or poor market conditions?

Sure some people will, and others….well, they know that “if it’s to be, it’s up to me!” and they get going making things happen themselves.

TimeBanking is a great tool for good times and a life saver in tough times, it is a great idea any time. Continue reading ‘Rebuilding & Revitalizing That Community Feeling’ »

In case you didn’t know TimeBanking is a topic of interest around the world.

Here’s the stats for countries viewing this one little TimeBank website…over 2,000 hits per month in March 2009! Continue reading ‘TimeBanking Worldwide Interest’ »

TimeBanking Comes to the Lower Mainland

Exchanging Time and Talent With Your Community Members in the Greater Vancouver area.

New to the Lower Mainland is TimeBanking! A chance to exchange time and talent with your neighbours in your community.In TimeBanking members earn TimeCredits for helping each other – one hour of your time entitles you to one hour of another TimeBank member’s time.

TimeBanking is about building communities of trust and friendship

Continue reading ‘TimeBanking Begins in The Lower Mainland, B.C.’ »