Workshops Session II

Workshop 11 Child & Youth Development, Family Support & Wrap-Around Services

Presented by Lisa Conlan Time Banking can provide respite, intervention, mentoring, social support for parents and children. It can offer back up for social workers, therapists and case managers; youth workers and role models. What it requires, though, are bridge builders; people who will just be there when needed. Learn from people who are doing it now.

Workshop 12 Introduction to Time Banking Software: Hands-On Training

Presented by Mark McDonough Learn how to use Community Weaver software to get people involved, encourage participation, list resources and talents to share, and track transactions among Time Bank members. Step-by-step instruction in the computer lab. You can do this!

Workshop 13 How to Start a Time Bank

You’re interested and think it’s a good idea. Now what? How can you put your Time Bank together? What and who do you need? What’s most important and when? Share ideas with “newbies” and people who have started from scratch. Resources, tools and tips from the field.

Workshop 14 Time Banking and Health Care Systems: More Case Studies and Ideas for Your Community

Managed care, hospitals, and other facilities are using Time Banking with their employees as well as patients. So do visiting nurses and long term care organizations. Learn how you can add depth to your human resources without “breaking the bank.”

Workshop 15 Case Studies from Around the World

Communities around the world have set a pace for sharing their time and talents. In urban and suburban neighborhoods as well as small towns, Time Banking is maturing to new levels. Practitioners share lessons that can be applied in the U.S. and other countries.

Workshop 16 Community Justice and Time Banking: Prisoner Re-entry, Public Safety & Community Accountability

Presented by Carolyn Dallas, Jerame Hawkins and Cheri Maples How can move from retributive to restorative justice? In other words, what can Time Banking offer law enforcement and corrections?

Workshop 17 Faith-Based Institutions and Time Banking

Presented by Ron Pate Whether it’s called pastoral care, volunteer outreach, or simply putting one’s faith into service to others, time and talent sharing has been part of religion for thousands of years. This discussion addresses how Time Banking can work inside a congregation and out.

Workshop 18 Informal Education: Tutoring, ESL & Adult Ed

Most tutoring programs start as “one-way,” with volunteers helping people who want to learn. Time Banking adds new dimensions through reciprocity, promoting people helping and learning from each other.

Workshop 19 Overview: Poverty & Social Equity

Presented by Silbia Esparza and Betty Marver No More Throw-Away People means that everybody counts, regardless of how much money they have. Having access to the mainstream economy is only part of the answer. Islands of excellence in inner cities and small towns have emerged from Time Banking. Learn how community organizers have reduced dependency and promoted self reliance. Insights from public health, housing and community organizers.