Workshops Session IV

Workshop 29 CareShares: A Self-Sustaining Model for Elder Care

Presented by Edgar Cahn and Josefina Mata Time Bank founder Edgar Cahn and board member Josefina Mata describe the pilot test of a new approach to supporting people with chronic health conditions, disabilities or other challenges of aging. Combining elements of cooperative assistance and resource pooling, CareShares offer an example of adapting the classic Time Banking model to new economic conditions.

Workshop 30 An Evaluation Primer: How to Set up Easy to Use Systems to Monitor and Improve Your Time Bank

Presented by Judith Lasker, Liz Maker and Michael Marks Funders will want you to establish an easy to understand process for evaluating your time bank so as to improve its operation. This workshop will help you do that. An evaluation primer will be distributed and described. You don’t have to be a PhD to attend this workshop!

Workshop 31 Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: What Time Banks Can Do

Presented by Diane Brown and Christy Harrison Hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, fires, civil disorder and other emergencies can put demands on all levels of government as well as ordinary citizens. Time Banking and organizations who share its practices have experience with such challenges. Learn from what has been done and what can be done to prepare for future disasters.

Workshop 32 Mental Health Issues & Challenges

Presented by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Stories, ideas, advice and problem-solving about working with people who have mental illness or other conditions which affect their relationships with other.

Workshop 33 Everybody Owns It: Engaging Members as Ambassadors & Organizers

First rule of organizing: People support that which they help create. If they are involved in making decisions and sharing what they like about something, they can do excellent outreach. Since the Time Bank coordinator can’t do it all, members need to become ambassadors. Learn all about it.

Workshop 34 After the First Year: Building Organizational Strengths & Resources

Afraid your money might run out or your most active members might run out of steam? Bring your challenges and ideas to this facilitated discussion for intermediate level Time Bankers.

Workshop 35 Bridges Between Time Banking & Formal Education

Whether the school is K-12, a college or university, Time Banking can provide a two-way street for involvement. Field placements and internships can take students beyond the one-time volunteer experience into true service learning. Community service projects can evolve into longer-term relationships. Learn how.

Workshop 36 “Master Class”: Three Case Studies and a Room Full of Experience

Are you interested in creating a Time Bank but don’t even know where to start? Need expert advice on the who, what, when, where, why and how? Have a challenge or a problem you can’t solve by yourself? Submit your case study and hear the advice of a panel of experts and a participatory audience.

Workshop 37 Safety, Liability & Confidentiality

Everybody needs to feel safe. Policies and training can go a long way, but Time Bank participants and board members important to legal protection as well. Bring your questions and concerns to this moderated discussion, and help TBUSA develop a guide for members.

Workshop 38 Marketing 102: Practical Tips and Tools for Time Banks

Presented by Rick Brooks How to get good media coverage, generate stories, educate members about public relations and find professional help at little or no cost. Resources for publication design and production. How to translate good ideas into an effective outreach program.