Serving Athol, Erving, New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Warwick, and Wendell since 2007.
Membership is free and is open to anyone who lives or works in the nine towns of the North Quabbin
Organizational members are also welcome.
Contact Us!
Please call amber of Orange at 978-895-5696 or Laurie of Wendell at 978-544-8270 OR email us at nqtimebank@gmail.com
How Does It Work?
Over 100 community members trade with and obtain services from each other without the need for cash. Instead, a member earns one Time Dollar for every hour he or she spends helping another member, whether stacking wood or giving a ride, and can then use that Time Dollar to obtain something he or she needs from another member, like a haircut or childcare.
In the face of challenging economic times, our mission is to develop local self-reliance and strengthen resiliency among the individuals, families, and communities of the North Quabbin region.
See a 3 minute video we made about the NQ Time Bank!
Upcoming Events
Help Prepare, Serve, and/or Eat a Fabulous Meal: Thur. Jan. 21 Community Meal at Bethany Lutheran Church in Orange!
Next Scrapbooking Class: Call Lynn Layton for Schedule!
At member Lynn Layton's house in New Salem. FMI: Lynn @ 978-544-7892 or amber@yes-inc.org.
Scrapbooking Class Schedule
Scrapbooking classes are held EVERY MONTH in New Salem!
Bring your own supplies, or you might be able to get some from others in attendance, or buy them from Lynn. There is no set structure for classes. Amber declares, "It's freeform! Do what you want! Let your imagination run wild!"
Good Morning America
See this 2 minute, nicely done piece about Time Banks from ABC's "Good Morning America."
Want to reward your volunteers with Time Dollars for their volunteer work? Find out how your organization (e.g., NQ Literacy Project or the Rotary Club) can become a member of the NQ Timebank.
If You Want to Become a Member...
Either print out a copy Member Application Form below or request one from nqtimebank@gmail.com and return your signed and completed form to our offices at 26 S. Main St., Orange, MA 01364
One of our coordinators will be in touch once we see that you have set up your account. We will set up a convenient time and place to meet for a one-time, hour-long orientation, during which we will activate your account and help you post your first offers and requests. You will receive 2 Time Dollars for completing this process, one for filling out your paperwork and one for attending your orientation.
Donate a Photo of a TB event or exchange to revitalize the blog!
With your help, we'll keep the blog as vibrant and ever-changing as our community by posting eye-catching TB-related photos and images at the top of the blog.
Please send photos attached as JPEGs or GIFs to Sharon at swachsler(at)aol.com. Thanks!
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