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“We have what we need – if we use what we have.”
Edgar S. Cahn, Ph.D., JD We offer educational resources, how-to guides, and outreach. What does TimeBanking do?
Timebanking was created in the 1980s by American Civil Rights lawyer and political activist, Dr. Edgar Cahn, the founder of TimeBanks.Org, to address social issues arising from inequality and alleviate social exclusion. TimeBanks.Org advances the common good with communities throughout the globe by helping them form and grow timebanks. whose members step up to meet their communities’ needs, push back against inequality, alleviate social exclusion, and recreate a sense of belonging. ides, monthly town halls “Chat bench”, timebank training, and software for community exchange, called Community Weaver. If properly supported, a TimeBank stimulates a community-wide cycle of action, learning, gathering, projects, initiatives, and rewards that enlist the untapped capacity of persons to extend trust, build mutual support, reduce social isolation, and advance shared purpose. People who are active in a TimeBank can earn credits through hours of work, then spend those credits to receive services from other community members. Members that earn time credits can take classes to learn new skills from other members, for example, learning a language or even learning a new instrument. Give your time, whether it be yard work, helping with transportation, picking up food, or cooking meals, these exchanges have equal value; and are valued only in terms of the time spent doing them. This is an innovative approach to stimulating neighbor-to-neighbor acts of kindness. One hour equals one credit – regardless of the service you gave. There is no money exchanged, only time. This affirms the value of community members’ talents and contributions and helps reweave the social fabric essential to community vitality. Who can be involved in TimeBanking? Anyone can earn time credits by contributing to others. Or they can pass on the time credits to others who may need them more. Individuals, groups, organizations, government agencies, churches, and businesses; all can become members, and contribute time, energy, skills, and resources.
10/05/2026
Litter Pick –
Join us for our next village litter pick on Wednesday 28th October from 10 - 12, meeting at The Glebe. Everyone is welcome to come and join in; you do not need to take part for the full 2 hours. Equipment is provided.
If you cannot help at these events but would like to take part in litter picking, please contact the Time Bank about borrowing equipment.
09/26/2026
🌱 Join Chat On The Bench - a welcoming hour to show up for one another, share our gifts, and value every voice. 📅 September 27, 2026 · 4:00-5:00 PM EDT.
Register or learn more: https://wix.to/FVXphF6
Who will you invite to this conversation? 💬
09/03/2026
What if one hour of your time could make your neighborhood stronger? Join us online on September 17, 2026, 3:00-4:30 PM CDT to connect, share strategies, and get support from fellow leaders. https://wix.to/bC6PddO 🔄🤝 .
Learn more and register: https://wix.to/hxukcTa
09/01/2026
🦸 Could you be someone's community superhero this month?
Take a look at the requests below. A small act of kindness or an hour of your time can go a long way.
Ka taea e koe! You can do it!
09/01/2026
OTB Craft Club meets this Saturday, August 29, 10AM to 12PM! Members Elise and Emi invite you to BYO project and gather at the covered picnic bench area of Tellefson Park, 11057 Washington Pl., Culver City.
https://www.ourtimebank.com/events
09/01/2026
Do you want to meet new people and build meaningful relationships? Have a special skill or talent you want to share with the world? Need help with a project? Join or start a TimeBank!
Learn more at our new New Member Orientation this Thursday, September 3 at 5:30 PM over zoom.
Link at mitimebanks.org/orientations
08/28/2026
Join Chat On The Bench on August 30, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM EDT - an hour to show up for one another, share what we bring, and strengthen community ties. 💬🤝
This is a welcoming space where every voice matters. Learn more and sign up: https://wix.to/VlWZsJE
Will you join us? Tell us below what you’d like to bring to the conversation.
08/22/2026
08/22/2026
07/23/2026
🌍 Explore the TimeBanking Movement Around the World! 🤝
Every Time Bank is welcome in the TimeBanks.org Directory. Listings are open to established, emerging, and forming Time Banks, regardless of the software platform they use—or whether they use a platform at all.
Our goal is to support connection, visibility, and collaboration across the TimeBanking movement while honoring each community's unique way of organizing and exchanging time. Discover communities everywhere that are building connections, sharing skills, and strengthening local support through TimeBanking.
🔗 Explore the directory and add your Time Bank:
https://www.timebanks.org/timebank-map-and-directory
https://wix.to/hXxp5Hl
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