Category: Member stories

I sometimes get caught up in work and family and taking care of all the crap you have to take care of in life, and forget to reach out to people.  And I absolutely HATE to ask for help. I joined the timebank because I thought it would be cool to get some of those … Continue reading Timebank = Community

Hey, Timebankers! I’ve had the topic of asking for what you want on my mind recently in conversations with friends and also on the Timebank member Facbebook forum. I’ve been hearing that some folks find it hard to ask for what they want- and that some even find it hard to admit that they want … Continue reading All you have to do is ask

Are you one of those people with a long to-do list that nags at you like a little demon sitting on your shoulder, whispering in your ear: "Get away from that TV! Get up and DO something!!"?  I am one of those people (though admittedly, the TV is not my weakness, the computer is...). Well, … Continue reading The Rites of Spring

From Cville TimeBank member, J., this wonderful testimonial to the power of community: "I sustained a traumatic brain injury in early 2013, and as is the nature of such injuries, I lost some processing skills.  In my case, (among other things) my math abilities regressed to about a 4th grade level.  Charlottesville does not have … Continue reading Filling in the gaps through TimeBanking

When I first mentioned that a timebank was starting in Charlottesville, Toan Nguyen was eager to learn details.  If you live in or near Charlottesville, you probably know Toan as the owner of Cville Coffee, but he has all ten fingers firmly imbedded in multiple community pies.  He's always eager to help get projects off … Continue reading TimeBankers hold a garden party

Cville TimeBank member Andrea posts about her recent lighting project, made easier with the help of Todd: I have really enjoyed the Cville TimeBank thus far.  I have helped a couple of people with spring cleaning and taken a look at resumes or had nice conversations through messages, but what really struck me is how … Continue reading Shedding light

What does a TimeBanker give an 88 year-old dad (who has more than everything he wants) for Father's Day? Dad doesn't get around very well anymore so these days I puzzle over what small gesture would give him a little happiness in his closely circumscribed life. I got an inspiration last February when I was visiting … Continue reading Priceless Gifts Through TimeBanking

I volunteered for the City of Charlottesville bike count this week.  For the record, not a lot of people are biking over the Belmont Bridge at 8am-9am on a Sunday morning.  The person who came to relieve me was Stephanie, I had never met her and I’m not sure what made her think to ask … Continue reading Like links in a bike chain