WHAT IS A TIME BANK?
A community-based system of mutual aid where members exchange services using time (service credits) instead of money.
One hour of your time equals one hour of someone else's — simple and fair.
HOW IT WORKS
Time banking encourages neighbourliness, mutual support, and reciprocity. It reduces isolation, builds resilience, and keeps value circulating within the community.
Contribute Your Skills: Offer your talents — from gardening and tutoring to companionship or repairs.
Earn Service Credits: For every hour you help someone, you earn one credit in the Time Bank.
Spend Credits: Use your credits to request services you need — repairs, transport, or assistance.
Benefits
- Meet basic needs: Access childcare, meals, and services without cash.
- Build community: Neighbours help neighbours, strengthening bonds and trust.
- Gain skills: Learn and share knowledge that builds confidence and employability.
- Reduce inequality: Everyone’s time is valued equally.
COMMUNITY WEALTH
Community wealth is built on shared skills, trust, and local value retention. Every exchange strengthens social bonds and community resilience.
- Activates hidden talents: Everyone contributes value — cooking, teaching, fixing.
- Keeps resources local: Time and talent stay within Eersterust.
- Empowers everyone: Elders, youth, and unemployed gain purpose and recognition.
Time banking builds local cooperation — from food sharing to small business networks.