Timebank members have been exchanging services with time as currency since 2016. Here are some of their stories!

Rachael

“Meeting others at the timebank orientation was so impactful to me. It helped take my understanding of what the timebank is to a new level by putting a human face to the requests and offers of the people involved. It helps take your understanding from what you can give or receive to what others are offering and maybe even giving up by offering their time.” 

LeeAnn (left) currently serves on the steering committee.

LeeAnn

“I initially joined the time bank to get rides from Las Cruces to El Paso for medical appointments and liked the idea of hour-for-hour exchanges.  The time bank has enhanced my life in more ways than I could imagine.  I found community and made new friends.  Having others value my time has helped me feel better about myself. Plus I feel there are others I can call on for support when I need help.

In general, it’s easier for me to give than receive, but the time bank has challenged me to do both.  I’ve had help organizing my house, washing windows and doing errands. In exchange I’ve provided time bank members, technical assistance with computers and tablets,  social media instruction, and completed various sewing projects.”

Ruben

“The timebank orientation was a great way for members to meet each other and get more comfortable. It gets members engaged with one another. It helped me understand the timebank more effectively by giving me a better visual of how it works."

Susan (right) was a founding member of the steering committee!

Susan

"I joined the Timebank because it sounded like an interesting way to be more deeply integrated into the Las Cruces community - I originally heard Kari being interviewed on KRWG and thought the Timebank was a great new concept for our city.  I have different groups of friends here in Las Cruces, and they mostly are related to various groups I belong to - book clubs, volunteering at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, water aerobics, and so forth.  Because I am retired, I don’t come into contact with new people through a job, as I used to when I was working, so I find it’s not easy to meet new people outside of the nice groups I already know.  I also liked the idea of an exchange of services where money was not involved, both on the providing and receiving end.  So far, I’ve been very pleased with the time bank. I’ve met some wonderful people and I don’t think our paths would have crossed otherwise. I’ve enjoyed our activities - the potlucks, the Silent Auction fundraiser, and the few services I have been able to render. I look forward to 2017 as a good year for us all!"  

Laurie

"I joined the Time Bank to get to know people because I am new in town, and since I live alone I need assistance with various things.  I was involved in a time bank in California that helped me meet people who I would otherwise not have met and I wanted to do the same here.  Since joining the time bank I have enjoyed various forms of sharing and connection and have benefited from each encounter, however, the thing for which I am most grateful is that I actually have made a good friend this way.  THANK YOU!" 

Charles

"My initial reason was to support Kari in her new venture.  Later, with the Beloved Communities on the bus tour, I began to see how it worked and liked the concept.  Then I provided another tour for Randee Greenwald and saw further how just a bit of my time could help a lot of folks use an alternative transportation system.  So I really appreciate the timebank concept!"

Experienced Member

"I joined the time bank to meet people and become part of a community. I am enjoying it very much. I have also met some really great people. Something exciting is that I helped a member pick out paint colors for her house today! Yay!!!"

Tina

Read more about our members!

                

Listen to members' stories from interviews on our weekly radio show, Just Community.

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