Time Banking: Information
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What issues can Time Banks address?
The range of issues which Time Banks can address include:
Active citizenship to build sustainable communities.
Helping local people with education, training and
finding jobs. Raising awareness of environmental concerns,
minimizing litter and waste and spreading doorstep
and estate-based recycling schemes. Improving access
to mental and physical health resources and encouraging
a healthy lifestyle. The Time Banks are based in priority/deprived
wards in the borough of Islington and particular emphasis
will be placed on involving those in social housing
and 'communities of interest'.
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How can Time Banks help
both individuals and the community?
We all need the help which extended families
used to provide. However this mutual support is becoming
less common, as family members often live many miles
apart. Time Banks can provide people with the opportunity
to build such local support networks, by exchanging
the hours that they have earned helping others. Time
Bank Members can develop new skills and work experience,
combating loneliness, isolation and prejudice. Time
Banking can restore a sense of self worth, which is
often taken away by unemployment or illness.
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An M.E. sufferer, has used her
administration skills in the Time Bank She said "It
is devastating when an illness robs you of your self-esteem.
Joining the Time Bank and using my skills has given
me confidence and helped me cope again".
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Who can become involved
in Time Banking?
Anyone can become involved in Time Banking, as we all
have something to give and there are times when we need
help in return. Those who are disabled or housebound
are able to contribute by becoming a phone friend or
helping with homework via the Internet. There is no
age limit and older people can become active citizens
by sharing life experiences with younger people or helping
others learn to read. |
How can I become involved
in Time Banking?
If you would like more information about becoming involved
in Time Banking go to Contact
Details. |
