Learn about the TimeBank  - email gretchen@nolatimebank.org for zoom links.

NOLA TimeBank is a network of people who have agreed to offer and receive helpful services from one another using a "pay-it-forward" system of hour credits. Give one hour of service to another, and receive one time credit. You can use the credits in turn to receive services — or you can donate them to others.

Unlike money, where some work is valued highly, and other work is given little value, an hour of service is always one time credit regardless of the nature of the service performed.

The Five Core Values of TimeBanking:

Assets - Every one of us has something of value to share with someone else.

Redefining Work - There are some forms of work that money will not easily pay for, like building strong families, revitalizing neighborhoods, making democracy work, advancing social justice. Time credits were designed to reward, recognize and honor that work.

Reciprocity - Helping that works as a two-way street empowers everyone involved – the receiver as well as the giver. The question: “How can I help you?” needs to change so we ask: “Will you help someone too?” Paying it forward ensures that, together, we help each other build the world we all will live in.

Social Networks Helping each other, we reweave communities of support, strength & trust. Community is built by sinking roots, building trust, creating networks. By using timebanking, we can strengthen and support these activities.

Respect Respect underlies freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and everything we value. Respect supplies the heart and soul of democracy. We strive to respect where people are in the moment, not where we hope they will be at some future point.

If you live, work, or go to school in the greater New Orleans area, we invite you to join!