Frequently Asked Questions
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The Time Bank Mahoning Watershed is an independent grass-roots, non-profit
organization that promotes and enables sharing skills and time among its
members. Unlike a barter club, we value the community connections that are
made as much as the exchange itself and we actively draw out the hidden
talents and unfulfilled aspirations of our members.
TBMW is a member-run service that builds community and true security. A free online database program manages both the directory of services & requests and an accounting system for keeping track of Hours.
The Time Bank is both a virtual and real community. It is located in a four county region comprised of Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana in Ohio, and Mercer in Pennsylvania. The area surrounds Youngstown, Ohio 44501. Our members are on line at www.tbmw.org. We meet both regularly and where ever two or more members meet. The Core Group meets the 3rd Monday of each month. All meetings are open to the public. “Helpers” assist members with exchanges and managing their accounts.
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or write to
c/o Tony Budak
1559 Warner Rod
330-716-2722
In addition Click Core Coordinators Team to find help.
A Time Bank is a community of people who support each other. When you spend an hour to do something for an individual or group, you earn a
It's that simple. Yet it also has profound effects. You get to know your neighbors and build an old-fashioned extended family of people who take care of each other.
“In Community We Trust” is literally true as we honor each others requests for services. You earn a spend able time credit by working. Membership doesn’t “take” time, it exchanges time. Everyone in our community has skills to share and benefits to gain by participating. Members are encouraged to value all skills equally at one Hour per hour worked. When the task is done, the number of Hours of service are entered into the Community Weaver accounting system.
If you do, someone working for the Exchange may offer to help you identify and provide services. Going into debt by asking for more help than you have in Hours is OK. The goal over time is to balance giving and receiving services.
TBMW does not guarantee the performance of anyone who is referred, nor will TBMW or members acting on its behalf be held responsible for any injury to persons or damage to property experienced during the exchange. Upon joining the TBMW everyone must sign weavers of liability, to hold harmless both Time Bank members and the TBMW organization as well as agree to norms of behavior, consent to a background check and meet face to face with an intake coordinator for evaluation and skill set determination.
Animal Care
Life Coaching
Tutoring
Running Errands
Cooking
Reading Aloud
Housecleaning
Sewing
Taxi Service
Hiking Companion
Hair Cutting
Computer Help
Garden Advice
Yard work
It’s free. Membership and use of the system is free and open to all.
You can call a Helper to search for a service, put in a request, or update your personal info.
TBMW will attempt to exchange your credit with any alternative currencies in your new area.
Just call and let us know your interest area. TimeDollar projects are being used all over the world in all kinds of ways from elder care, school peer based tutoring, youth courts, paying time dollars for medical, housing and legal costs. TimeDollars are even being used in Maine to pay community college tuition!
RELEASE OF MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENTS
Please check off the statements below as you finish reading them:
____ I understand that the references I have provided will be contacted and that the Mahoning Watershed Timebank may do a background check on applicants.
____ I consent to the release of all relevant information concerning my ability and fitness to work as a Mahoning Watershed Timebank member.
____ I understand that, as a Timebank, we offer neighborly services to each other. Members provide services to the best of their ability and do not guarantee their work. I understand that the Mahoning Watershed Timebank is a coordinating agency only and cannot guarantee the performance of anyone who is referred.
____ I understand that expenses for any materials used will be the responsibility of the recipient, and expenses will be agreed upon before the service is delivered.
____ I understand that the Mahoning Watershed Timebank cannot be held responsible for any injury to persons or damage to property experienced while involved with the program. The applicant hereby agrees to hold the Mahoning Watershed Timebank, as well as its employees and/or agents harmless from any and all claims or liabilities for any work performed hereunder.
____ I agree that if I use my personal vehicle in rendering volunteer service through the Mahoning Watershed Timebank, I will, in accordance with Ohio law, arrange to keep in effect adequate and legal automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage.
____ I certify that the information given on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL OR VOLUNTEER REFERENCES
1. Name ________________________________________________
May we call? YES NO
Affiliation, Position or Relationship to You
_________________________________________
Home Phone __________________________ Work Phone ____________________________
2. Name ________________________________________________
May we call? YES NO
Affiliation, Position or Relationship to You
_________________________________________
Home Phone __________________________ Work Phone ____________________________
Omissions or misrepresentation of information on your application may
disqualify you from participation in the Timebank.
Affirmative answers to the following questions will not necessarily
disqualify an applicant from participation.
Are you currently on probation or parole? YES NO
If “yes” please describe the conviction and list the dates of
your probation:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or do you have any pending felony
charges?
YES NO If “yes,” please describe
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