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?’ »
“It shouldn’t require an epic disaster to bring people together, but it is all too often the case. Why do we need an “excuse” to go out and meet neighbors on the street corner, to show hospitality to a stranger or to anticipate and respond to the needs of others?
I don’t have an answer for this, except to say that, if some kind of excuse is needed, then TimeBanking is such an excuse.
TimeBanking works proactively where storms work reactively, in providing opportunities and reasons for people to gather. It is the loom upon which community can be woven, as long as there are people willing to pull the threads.” Continue reading ‘TimeBanking a great excuse…’ »
feel connected in my community and make a positive difference,
have people in my life I could count on to ask for a helping hand
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).
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
