Questions about Joining the Time Bank

Is there a membership fee?

There is no membership fee; however, we do encourage members to make a one-time donation of $25. Your donation helps to cover the cost of the time banking software, other modest overhead costs (such as printing), and staff such as an AmeriCorps*VISTA. If you cannot afford $25 at one time you can make multiple smaller donations.

There is also an annual membership fee of 4 Time Dollars. Every three months 1 Time Dollar is charged to your account. Why? Because it takes A LOT of Time Dollars to run the Time Bank. We have some amazing members who earn Time Dollars by providing services for the Time Bank (and you could be one of them!).

How do I use the site once I’ve signed up?

For some brief instructions click here. To view the 25 page User Manual click here. If you ever get stuck just send your coordinator a question at burlington.timebanks@gmail.com.

What if I (or someone I know) doesn’t normally have computer access?

The Fletcher Free Library has public computers available which people can use to search and utilize the Time Bank website. Also, collaborating organizations, such as Mercy Connections, have computer labs which are open to Time Bank Member use. For more information, email burlington.timebanks@gmail.com.

What if I (or someone I know) doesn’t even have access to public computer services? Can I still be part of the bank?

Yes, you can still be a part of the Time Bank! We have a buddy system set-up to give access to those members of the community who do not or cannot use the Internet. If you know someone in this situation who is interested in joining, please email burlington.timebanks@gmailcom to get a list of those who are willing to act as a liaison for them and Time Bank. These 'buddies' will search the site for you and help you make connections. If you are interested in being a buddy, let us know!

What if I don't live in the Old North End?
You can still join! We have members from Winooski, Williston, even Vergennes. Most of our members are from Burlington and many do live in the Old North End.

Burlington Time Banks has one pilot project - the Old North End Time Bank. This time bank is designed to bring together people who primarily live in the Old North End to take care of each other and make their own lives easier and more meaningful. We have dreams of South End and New North End Time Banks. Time Banks in Winooski, South Burlington, and Williston.

Once we have created a vibrant Time Bank in the Old North End we will create other neighborhood Time Banks in the Burlington Area.