Is it money or what?

WE don't use dollars

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?’ »

Kelowna, B.C. Goes TimeBanking

Hey you. Ya you, living in the Kelowna, B.C., Canada, area.

A TimeBank is starting up in your town. Check it out. Help make it grow and have fun!

http://okgtimebanks.org

It looks like they are brand spanking new, so connect, say hi and offer a hand in building it, while becoming an active member.

Good luck all! Continue reading ‘Kelowna, B.C. Goes TimeBanking’ »

Interview with the Founder of TimeBanking Edgar Cahn

The creator of TimeBanks in an interview. Nice to hear the vision from the man himself…

Interview with TimeBanking Founder Edgar Cahn

TimeBanking a great excuse…

“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…’ »

Get Involved and Help Grow the TimeBank

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’ »

Free TimeBank Info Meetings… On the Way

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’ »

Rebuilding & Revitalizing That Community Feeling

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’ »

TimeBanking Worldwide Interest

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’ »

Positive Reviews! Even ABC News Agrees…

It’s true! Nothing but positive, positive, positive…. feedback.

People GET the idea of TimeBanking.

They GET the potential benefits.

They GET the possible positive impact to communities.

ABC News even gets it. On Saturday, ABC Morning News, Good Morning America, aired a news story on TimeBanking…..here it is: Continue reading ‘Positive Reviews! Even ABC News Agrees…’ »

TimeBanking Begins in The Lower Mainland, B.C.

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.

group of people

TimeBanking is about building communities of trust and friendship

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