Serving West Seattle, White Center, and Burien
Congratulations on becoming a member of the West Seattle Timebank! The West Seattle Timebank is neighbors exchanging time to help neighbors.
At its most basic level, time banking is simply about spending an hour doing something for somebody in your community. That hour goes into your Timebank account as one credit hour. You then have a credit hour to spend on having someone do something for you. All talents/skills are valued equally.
Timebanking builds a non-monetary community of support. It is about engaging socially with others in your own community -- without any money being exchanged.
Bonus hours can also be earned as follows:
| Activity | Earned Hour(s) |
| Updated profile | 1 hour* |
| Create 1st request | 1 hour* |
| Create 1st offer | 1 hour* |
| Attend orientation | 1-2 depending on length* |
| Attend monthly gathering | 1-2 depending on length for the gathering* |
*It's important that you award your earned hours from TheTimebank upon completion of the above.
Timebank Mission: West Seattle Timebank builds connections between members and member organizations as they exchange services, skills, talents and time.
Timebank Vision: We envision strong communities that value the time and resources of all people who are equitably valued as an asset in a sustainable, non-monetary economy.
Timebank Core Values:
- Respect for all human beings is important.
- Everyone is an asset; society’s real wealth is its people.
- All work has value; some work is beyond any monetary price.
- Reciprocity: Giving works better as a two-way street.
- Community: We need each other.
If you need assistance, please email [email protected] and also ask about the Buddy program.
Here are a few of the many services our members might offer:
Gardening, computer software installation, house repair, childcare, cooking, sailing lessons, guitar lessons, moving, job coaching, and many more.
Member Guidelines
- Understand the Timebank Goal
- Using Timebank’s Community Weaver
- Accepting or Declining an Exchange
- Give Timely Responses
- Timebanking should be Fun
- Be Respectful and Courteous
- Clear Communication is Vital
- Monetary Expenses for Materials and Supplies
- Recording an Exchange
- Confidentiality
- Begin Right Away
- Attend Timebank Meetings and events
- Participation is IMPORTANT!
- Contact a Coordinator if you experience any difficulties
- Enjoy Your Timebank!
Membership Guidelines: https://westseattle.timebanks.org/timebank-terms-and-conditions
How-to videos: https://westseattle.timebanks.org/help