Interested in being part of a Timebank? Help get one started!

Out of the WSB inbox:

A group of people in Southwest Seattle would like to get a Timebank started and are hosting an informational meeting to explain how it works and determine if there is enough interest.
Timebanks use a low overhead, self-organizing internet based system to help people exchange their talents, passions, and resources with other members so that they enjoy the necessities and the niceties of life. At its simplest, an hour you spend doing something for a SWEL Timebank member goes into the bank as a time hour. Then you have a time hour to spend having another SWEL member do something for you. People of all ages are welcome.

Timebank Informational Meeting
Wednesday, June 27th 7-8 pm
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon

There are more than 100 timebanks in the United States, including one in East King County, called Eastside Timebank, which serves the cities of Kirkland, Redmond and Bellevue. There is also one in North King County called SWEL Timebank, which serves Shoreline, Woodway, Edmonds and Lake Forest Park. Timebanking is a great way to get to know members in your community. Representatives from Eastside and SWEL Timebanks will be at the meeting.

3 Replies to "Interested in being part of a Timebank? Help get one started!"

  • MEJ June 20, 2012 (1:51 pm)

    Sounds like a great idea. Consider this my RSVP.

  • Neihgborly June 20, 2012 (7:30 pm)

    Does Fremont Time still exist?

  • cs in hp June 23, 2012 (7:12 am)

    great great idea, but can’t make the meeting that night- how can i contact the people interested in starting this?

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