Poll: The Big Idea Timebank
At The Big Idea, we are keen to try new things to get creators creating. That’s why we want your opinion about a new way to engage with fellow creators called ‘timebanking.’ Please help us by completing our poll on the matter below.
We know the arts and creative community in New Zealand is full of giving and support for one another. Pro bono time, mates rates and good old fashioned favours keep our industry ticking over. As a facilitator of community, we're pondering whether we could help coordinate and recognise the value of all this generosity by starting an online timebank.
Timebanking involves a kind of credit or money. One hour of service to another person is equivalent to one time credit. When you have a network or circle of members willing to engage with each other in work via exchange of credit, you have a ‘timebank’.
Edgar Cahn, the founder of modern timebanking, sets out a challenge that successful timebanks adopt five core values:
- Everyone has something of value to share
- Reward and recognise all kinds of work adding value to communities
- Pay it forward
- Build trust and networks
- Respect by enabling people to share
Ideally, most people will be moving in and out of credit and deficit. If you think this is a good idea, please Facebook, tweet or email this page to other people who may be interested in participating in a timebank.