Leith Time Bank

LEITH TIME BANK

Leith Time Bank is an exciting new idea that gives people, like you, the opportunity to share time and skills to develop your community.
We know everyone has skills, knowledge and experience to offer, which could be beneficial to someone, such as gardening, sewing, listening, simple repairs and running errands. Time Banking is a way for people to exchange their skills and time.

For every hour members “deposit” in a Time Bank, perhaps by giving practical help and support to others, they are able to “withdraw” equivalent support in time when they themselves are in need. Everyone's time is valued equally whatever is being offered.

1 hour of time = 1 Time Credit

This kind of exchange is not new – it has traditionally occurred amongst families and friends. All Leith Time Bank does is to provide a new structure for neighbourliness.

Leith Time Bank is about neighbours being neighbours.

List of skills provided by Leith Time Bank members

Quality%20Mark%20logo%20-%202019%20%281%29.png


LTB was awarded the Timebanking UK Quality Mark

The Timebanking UK Quality Mark™ is awarded to time banks that adhere to the core values of timebanking and operate in such a way that they develop, support and celebrate good timebanking practice as recommended by Timebanking UK.

“I am thrilled to tell you that our Board of Trustees have approved your application for our Quality Mark. I shall be writing to you with your certificate, but for now, here is the official logo that you can display on your publicity and paperwork. We will provide you with national recognition on our newsflash and include you on our website too. Congratulations on such a strong application!”

**

Click image to enlarge

List%20of%20skills%20needed%20and%20provided%20by%20Leith%20Time%20Bank%20Members%20%281%29.pdf

EVERY MONTH WE RUN A PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. Contact Mary on 0131 553 2559 or moc.tcennoctb|knabemityram#moc.tcennoctb|knabemityram All welcome.

**Click to see video of social group**

Click here to view and complete membership form

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mary O’ Connell
Leith Time Bank Development Worker
moc.tcennoctb|knabemityram#moc.tcennoctb|knabemityram

Anne Munro
Pilmeny Development Project Manager
moc.tcennoctb|ornumenna#moc.tcennoctb|ornumenna

Address: Pilmeny Development Project, 19-21 Buchanan St, Leith, EH6 8SQ
Telephone: (0131) 553 2559
Website: www.pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk

EXCITING NEWS: GAMECHANGER TRANSFER PROGRAMME

Gamechanger%20Logo.jpg

The GameChanger Transfer Programme is an exciting new pilot project, which GameChanger is developing in partnership with Leith Timebank.
The GameChanger Transfer Programme rewards GameChanger Volunteers for their time and hard work. By joining the GameChanger Transfer Programme, you can “transfer”/ swap the time you have given volunteering, in exchange for someone else’s skills (e.g. learning a new language, gardening, shopping, etc). The exchanges are organised by Leith Timebank.

The GameChanger Transfer Programme offers a very flexible volunteering opportunity - you can give as little or as much of your time throughout the year, by volunteering with GameChanger and/ or in your local community.

Time banking is making an enormous difference to people and communities across the UK. It helps build a sense of community, where people know neighbours and can rely on each other for help and support. It brings together people of different ages, cultures, backgrounds and abilities, who then interact with each other on an equal footing and with mutual respect and understanding.

Time banking is a rewarding and enjoyable way for people to come together to access help or services that they may not otherwise be able to receive or afford. People get the help they want and support each other by taking turns to be responsible for some of the care and practical help that we all need from time to time. As a member of Leith Time Bank you are not a volunteer in the traditional sense. This means that you must be prepared to receive from others as well as to give to others. Without this reciprocity the Time Bank will not work.

People of all ages and abilities can join in and exchange a whole range of skills. Leith Time Bank is open to all, with a specific focus on older people and carers. It benefits from the diversity in its membership so there are a wide variety of skills exchanged by members.

We are now looking for members to join LEITH TIME BANK
Anyone can join a Time Bank—everyone is equal—all are welcome.
Everyone has something to offer and everyone can take part.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIFIFJ4a5LU

LEITH TIME BANK'S NEWLY DESIGNED USER MANUAL

Handbook%20Front%20Cover%20designed%20by%20member.pdf

Click here to view manual.
Special thanks to our Time Bank Members who helped with the User Manual.

HOW TIME BANKING WORKS

  • People identify the skills and experience which they can offer and those that they need, using a skills and needs questionnaire.
  • Everyone’s contribution is welcomed and everyone’s skills are valued equally - one hour always equals one Time Credit, regardless of the type of transaction.
  • Everyone agrees both to give and to receive help, to earn and to spend their Time Credits.
  • Everyone is encouraged to spend their Time Credits to allow others the chance to make a difference and feel valued.
  • A record is kept of all the Time Credits earned and spent, using the Time Online system.
  • Members receive a regular statement showing the time balance on their account.
  • A Time Broker runs the day-to-day operation of the Time Bank by recruiting and nurturing members, matching them with requirements, and keeping Time Credit accounts. They also engage and develop relationships with local organisations.

THE BENEFITS OF TIME BANKING.

  • Meeting new people and making new friends
  • Trying something new
  • Using and developing your knowledge, skills and experiences
  • Learn from the expertise of others
  • Build individual confidence and skills
  • Get things done that would not get done otherwise
  • A flexible volunteering opportunity – you can fit it into your lifestyle
  • Feeling rewarded for your contribution to your community
  • Build community networks and knowledge.

OUR PHOTO ALBUM

Cllr%20Blacklock.jpg Barber%20Shop.jpg Launch%20attendees.jpg A%20Christmas%20cake%20made%20by%20members.jpg Mary%20and%20Anna%20promoting%20Leith%20Time%20Bank.jpg Teaching%20knitting%20skills.jpg
Teaching%20knitting%20skills.jpg Visit%20to%20the%20Scottish%20Parliament.jpg
Sophie%20and%20Mary%20at%20Leith%20Gala%20Day%202013.jpg
Timebank%20Poster%202.pdf
Handbook%20Front%20Cover%20designed%20by%20member.pdf

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License