What to do if you're interested in joining:

1. Let us know!

• You can email Louisa at louisa.rosenheck@gmail.com or call Katherine at (617)868-9855.
• Or you can create an account on the Time Trade Circle's internal website. This site is where members arrange trades. Creating an account here is the first step to using the site but you won't be able to browse other members' profiles until you attend an orientation (see step 2).

Either way, someone will contact you to arrange an orientation meeting.

2. Attend an orientation!

Because the Time Trade Circle is a community, we have to meet new members before they can start participating in time trades. If you're not sure you want to join but are interested in learning more, please come to a meeting to find out more. At the meeting, you will:

• Meet the coordinator and possibly other new members
• Fill out a basic biographical information form
• List two references
• Brainstorm what services you might offer and request
• Learn more about how time banks work and get all your questions answered

3. Get your account activated!

Once we've met you, your account at community.timebanks.org (our internal website) will be activated. If you haven't created an account, we can help you figure out how to do that. Then you can post your offers and requests, and browse other members' profiles. When you join, you start with 5 "time dollars" (hours) in your account, so you can start spending right away.

4. Start time trading!

Use the site to get in touch with other members and arrange trades. Look at members' offers to find services you need. Look at members' requests to find things you can help with. If you see a possible match, send the person a message through the site, use your regular email, or call on the phone. Arrange a time that works for both of you. After the trade, don't forget: The person who received the service "pays" by deducting the hours from their own account.

Note: We have two websites. This one (timetradecircle.org) is a public site - it provides information about the group before you become a member as well as some resources for current members. The internal site (community.timebanks.org) is a database of members profiles that only active members can access.
If you need help using either site or getting started with the Time Trade Circle online, contact Louisa: louisa.rosenheck@gmail.com