About Us
More about how Timebanking works
FAQs
Neighbourhoods in Selwyn
We realise that the Selwyn District is large and has many unique communities within it. While this Timebank aims to serve the whole of the Selwyn District we acknowledge that most people would rather trade within their own community. As a Selwyn Timebank member you can search within your own neighbourhood (for example, Tai Tapu, Lincoln or Southbridge) or search across the whole district. There is also an events page for each active neighbourhood so that you can share relevant information within your community.
How safe is Selwyn Timebank?
New members are asked to provide a character reference who will be emailed by the Timebank coordinator to ensure member’s safety and well being. This reference cannot be a family member, but it could be a work colleague, friend, neighbour or similar. Police checks can also be carried out if required.
What if a member is hurt or injured during a trade?
As part of the on-line registration process members must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Timebanking. One of these conditions is that the Selwyn Timebank “shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information contained on this web site or any other Time Bank resources.“
How do I go about advertising what I can offer and what I need help with? And who records the credits?
We use an online system called Time & Talents. It is so easy to use! Once you have become a member with us, you will get login details for this. There are great YouTube tutorials to follow that show you how to do all of these things.
Either the giver or the recipient can log the credits – perhaps discuss this first to agree on who will do this. The coordinator is also here to help you with the system.
Can I have a look at some examples of offers
and requests?
Yes! Here are a few examples of what members have posted.
Offers:
Computer & Electronics: I have skills in fixing various computer issues. Explain what you need help with and I’ll see how I can help. I will also teach you some basics for your future use.
Arts, Craft & Music: Photography offered for those who would like a family photo taken.
Education & Language: I am able to proof read short documents.
Clothing: I am happy to do small sewing repair jobs as I do this as a hobby.
Requests:
Gardening: Some advice required on landscaping a new garden. Seeking help who has good knowledge and experience with this.
Cooking: I would love some homemade baking for my family as I don’t get time to do this.
House & Garden: I would like someone to help and teach me to prune fruit trees – 4 small and 2 larger trees. Equipment provided.
Transport: Our family needs to get to the airport, has anyone got a larger car and would be willing to drive us there? Happy to provide a petrol voucher as well as credits.
“The timebank is of great value to our Selwyn community and deserves to be well-known and used. It has much potential to help anyone in general areas as well as in specific and unexpected ways. I experienced it myself when I needed heaps of spray-free lemons for juicing. I spread the word on the timebank website and two ladies responded quickly. One evening I met a lovely couple at their home who picked lots of lemons from their tree. All added with gifts from various people I was able to complete an eight-week internal cleanse.Another time I donated egg cartons for a lady asking for them. So the timebank is also great for recycling and giving away such things that would have ended up in the recycling bin otherwise.”