Warwickshire County Council is calling on individuals and community groups to give some Time4Christmas by joining the growing number of volunteers in the county’s timebanks which bring together v...
Warwickshire County Council is calling on individuals and community groups to give some Time4Christmas by joining the growing number of volunteers in the county’s timebanks which bring together volunteers to help, and receive help from, their neighbours in their communities.
Time4Warwickshire is Warwickshire County Council’s timebanking initiative. It links you with your local timebank. Timebanks are a way for people to help others in their community and be rewarded for it – in time. For every hour you give helping someone, you receive one hour – a time credit - back. Everyone’s time is valued equally so one hour of sharing skills or helping others is recognised by giving that person one hour as a time credit – a community loyalty point.
Warwickshire County Council is calling on communities to create timebanks, and for individuals to join their local timebanks where they already exist. All volunteers will be given guidance to ensure you have the support and skills you need by your local Time4Warwickshire timebank.
Cllr Heather Timms, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Heritage & Culture said: “Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Warwickshire residents who have found themselves vulnerable and isolated without access to support from family, friends or neighbours as a result of the pandemic have been offered an incredible amount of help through the county’s voluntary groups and growing number of volunteers, in addition to direct help from Warwickshire County Council.
“Christmas is the time of the year that we need each other more than ever, this Christmas more so than ever. By offering skills and support to neighbours and supporting our communities better and stronger, volunteers make a huge contribution to our county. With a focus on the different ways in which we can support our friends, families, colleagues and communities, timebanking is a fantastic way of using your skills to help others, getting help for things you need and, most wonderfully of all, continuing to make a difference in your community.”
Timebanks rely on the goodwill of people, organisations and communities to work. With six timebanks already, Warwickshire’s timebanking offer is set to make a difference but there will be great community benefits when there were more schemes across the county.
Anybody thinking of joining or setting up a timebank in their local area, please contact
the Time4Warwickshire team on:
Cheryl Jones (North) on 07443 345610 & Mick Spicer (South) on 07825 938396.
Or via email: t4wtimebanks@warwickshire.gov.uk
Or on their Facebook page: Time4Warwickshire