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Timebanking

What is timebanking?

From supporting a fellow neighbour to sharing talents in your community, timebanking is a great way to exchange skills and support, where everyone is valued and where everyone's time is equal. 1 hour = 1 credit.

Through the timebank community, you either make a request or offer. A request is for anything you would like help or support with. An offer is where you offer your time and skills.

To participate in our timebank, you must register on the Te Mātāwai Community Hub  and then join as a timebank member.

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How it works

Thomas wants some help moving some furniture into his new apartment.  He has already joined the timebank community.  He posts a request for help with the move, on the Te Mātāwai Community Hub .  

Manu is a timebank member and sees the request.  He has some free time and is keen to help out.  He is fit and knows how to move stuff.   He responds to the request via the Te Mātāwai Community Hub and Thomas and Manu agree on a time.

On the day, Thomas meets up with Manu and over 2 hours they shift the furniture and get to know each other.

Thomas is really happy and he sends 2 credits to Manu, via the Te Mātawai Community Hub, for the 2 hours for timebanking.

What could you offer?
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Timebank credits

Offer an hour of your time; earn one time credit.

One hour equals one credit – regardless of what you do. In the timebank, everyone is valued equally. There is no money exchanged, only time.

Timebank members choose what they would like to offer or what help or skillset they would like to request. It’s that simple. You can also donate your credits to other members.   

More information on timebank credits
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How to become a member of the timebank

Step 1

Arrange a time to meet up with the Te Mātāwai Community Hub admin. We will meet you in person to go over the timebank registration and induction. The session will take 30-60 mins of your time. 

Arrange a time to meet

Step 2

At the agreed place and time, we will get to know each other, and you can find out more about timebanking. We will go over the timebank registration form with you to help you understand what information you're providing.

View the registration form

Step 3

Your application will be peer reviewed and approved by the Te Mātāwai Community Hub management. Once you receive an approved email, you will then be able to post offers and make requests.

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Timebank activities

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Offer - Surfcasting 101

     
Kia ora koutou! My name is Sam and I'm part of the Community Development team at Te Mātāwai.  I've been learning about surfcasting for the ... Read more
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Request - Te Mātāwai Hub Digital Storytellers

     
Kia ora koutou,  We are looking for more content for the Te Mātāwai Hub! If you are a creative or a storyteller, we'd love to share your ... Read more
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Timebank terms & conditions

All members of the timebank must agree and comply with these terms & conditions. They set out a safe and secure way of connecting with peers through timebanking.

Read the T&Cs

Member profile badges

You can apply to have a profile badge to highlight your profile to other members. All approved members of the timebank will received a 'timebank member' badge.

Apply for a badge

Add new activity

Tips:

Take your time to write up your activity, you can save as a draft and come back later, or if you change your mind, you can delete your activity. Check out the help page or contact the platform admin for support.

Add a poll

Gather feedback from members.

Start a challenge

Ask members for their ideas.

Start a conversation

Start a discussion with all members.

Add an event

Promote and manage your one-off, daily or weekly events.

Add a volunteering opportunity

Recruit volunteers by sharing your opportunity.

Record an exchange

Log time you've exchanged with other members.
Please complete your profile to record an exchange.

Add a request

Request help from your community.
Please complete your profile to add a request.

Add an offer

Offer to help your community.
Please complete your profile to add an offer.

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Note: Saving as a draft means your activity will be available for you to edit in your dashboard.​

Selecting delete marks your activity as deleted in your dashboard.​

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