Would you like to share the skills and hobbies you enjoy whilst helping others and making new friends?

If so, you might like to join The Godalming Time Bank for residents of Godalming and surrounding villages.

Anyone can participate. It is a way for people to help others in the community and be rewarded for it in time. For every hour of time you give helping someone, you receive one time credit. You can spend your time credits when you need help from someone else. You can save them or you can donate them back to the Time Bank to reallocate to another person who needs some help.

If you are already busy helping others in the community this does not need to be a regular commitment. Belonging to the bank will help identify those who have particular skills or abilities so that they can be approached if someone has those particular needs. This could include errands, craft or sewing skills, simple DIY, computer skills, leaflet delivery , giving someone a lift or absolutely anything.

Everyone’s time is valued equally. You may have needs but feel you can offer nothing back. Please get in touch and we will still be able to help. You may have lots to offer but feel there is nothing you need. You can donate your time credits to others who might need extra help.

The Time Bank is for everyone and will help to strengthen our community by connecting people who don’t already have a support network around them who they can approach for help or assistance. Social groups can be created and even organisations can get involved.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact The Time Bank Coordinator Fiona Fyfe. Contact Fiona for more information on 07717 618815 or navigator@godalming-tc.gov.uk. She can also be contacted at The Hub, 94 Godalming High Street on a Friday morning.