Faqs

Timebank South West is a registered not for profit charity (1169627). Our overall aim is to bring people together to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve individual’s well-being [...]

Timebank South West uses and protects any information that you give us as a member/participant. We require this information so we can understand your needs and provide you with a better service. [...]

The safety of all our timebank members is of great importance to us and we follow policies and procedures and sensible safety measures as recommended by Timebanking UK: All members will have met [...]

Not entirely. It is reciprocal informal volunteering, where each person involved exchanges their skills and time when they want to do it and for how long. Timebanking is flexible and enables [...]

Timebanking is free but you may need to supply materials for an exchange. For example if you want someone to paint a door you will need to supply the paint, paint brush and protective sheet. [...]

Timebanking is informal and has no regular time commitments and therefore should not prevent you from seeking work. If you are claiming Universal Credit or other benefits and are required to look [...]

We encourage all Timebank members to ask for something back otherwise it might prevent someone else from giving their time and skills. Timebanking works best when people are giving and receiving. [...]

Firstly you will need to join Timebank South West (it’s free to join) and one of our Outreach Workers will ask you what you would like to give e.g dog walking, gardening, basic DIY, baking [...]

Timebanking is flexible and you only offer your time when you want to offer it. Unlike formal volunteering you do not need to commit to regular hours or days. If you are able to offer an odd hour [...]

We believe that everyone has something to offer – often it is the smallest of gestures that can have the biggest impact on people’s lives. For example, everyday things like spending time talking [...]