Workshops Session I

Workshop 1 Community Economics and the Core Economy: The Big Picture

Presented by Stephanie Rearick, Chris Lindstrom and Madison HOURS How Time Banking fits into different ways we exchange value, care for each other, and find ways to give and receive what we need. An overview of the history and thinking of complementary currencies, with examples of how different currencies can fill different needs in our society.

Workshop 2 Beyond Volunteering: Mobilizing the Community

Time Banking offers new dimensions to traditional volunteer programs, service learning, and charity. It’s not just helping others. The principles of reciprocity and equity open opportunities for asking as well as offering to share time and skills. This workshop explores the similarities and differences, and the unique strengths of Time Banking for tapping the human resources of a community.

Workshop 3 Different Needs, Different Approaches

Presented by Nancy Goodman and Judy Jarman Time Banks and Time Banking projects come in many different shapes and sizes. Come experience Time Banking’s diversity as Time Bankers here and overseas share how they have shaped Time Banking to achieve their goals – and the challenges, and achievements that followed.

Workshop 4 Unpacking the Core Economy

Presented By Polly Wiessner Core Economies exist and function in every culture on the planet. Learn about the kinds of relationships that make up core economies in other societies, and share ideas on recreating these relationships through innovative applications of Time Banking.

Workshop 5 Systems Change: The Co-Production Strategy

Presented by Christine Gray and John Rogers The concepts of provider-client, seller-customer, and “haves and have-nots” have tended to undervalue the importance of caring for each other. Co-production offers new models for partnerships between professionals, the people they “serve” and the community.

Workshop 6 The Basics of Time Banking: An Introductory Workshop

Presented by Terrie Anderson At the heart of Time Banking are the five core principles -- an asset perspective, redefining work, reciprocity, community and respect. Join Time Bank members, coordinators and partnering organizations in sharing what it means to put these principles to work.

Workshop 7 Cultural Adaptations of Time Banking Principles & Practices

This workshop addresses ethnic, racial, interpersonal and socioeconomic issues with diverse ethnic and religious groups in the US and overseas. How Time Banking can help immigrants in transition, and how cultural norms shape the way Time Banks work.

Workshop 8 Outcomes and Impacts of Time Banking: What Does Research Tell Us?

Presented by Judith Lasker, Liz Maker, and Michael Marks An overview of the research on Time Banking to date. Both process and outcome research studies will be reviewed. Findings will help you market your Time bank to local funders and stakeholders.

Workshop 9 Low-Tech Time Banking

Presented by Muriel Nolen How to organize and manage your Time Bank when you don’t have access to computers, or even electricity. Learn from people who are doing it well in very different economic and cultural situations.

Workshop 10 Time Banking and Health Care Systems: Case Studies in Mental Health, Disabilities and Community Care

Time Banking can help fill the gaps in prevention and treatment of illness, safety and support for vulnerable populations. Home health, personal care, nutrition, companionship, transportation and physical activity are often key components of existing Time Banks.