In this month’s blog, we were introduced to Lynn Kilcoyne and Michael Doherty of the Time Exchange of the North Shore. Time exchanges, also referred to as time banks, are an innovative option for people who want to give and receive services that can make a difference in each other’s lives.
How It Works
For every hour of service you perform for the time bank community, you receive one time dollar towards any service you need in exchange. Services may include child care, housekeeping, home repairs, cooking or simply providing transportation. No service is too small, as time exchanges offer the basic supports people need to get through the day.
Time Banks in Your Area
The following information will help you learn more about six time banks in your community within Massachusetts. Sign up and list what you would like to offer other community members. ..And if you’re not sure what you can give, coordinators will help you find your strengths and abilities.
Time Trade Circle
2 Corliss Place, Cambridge, MA
(617) 299-0882
Carol@timetradecircle.org, Louisa@timetrade.org (email preferred)
Serves Greater Boston area
Cape Cod Time Bank
5 Stage Coach Road, Harwich, MA
(508) 470-8587
John Bangert, capecodtimebank@gmail.com
Serves Cape Cod and Nantucket
Time Exchange of the North Shore
52 Andrew St, Lynn, MA
(781) 479-8407
Lauren Kilcoyne, lauren@timeexchangenorthshore.org
Serves North Shore area
Valley Time Trade
126 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Northampton, MA
(413) 585-0373
Jenny Ladd, vtt@commonwealthcenter.org
Serves Pioneer Valley
Cape Ann Time Bank
12 Calebs Lane, Rockport, MA
(978) 546-9551
Nancy Goodman, ngoodman52@yahoo.com
Serves Cape Ann area
Co-Act Timebank of Berkshire County
17 Cone Hill Road, West Stockbridge
(413) 232-7937
Michael Costerisan, michaelcosterisan@yahoo.com
Serves Berkshire County
For additional information go to www.timebanks.org