Taos takes care of Taos
It always has. Neighbors lending a hand, looking out for each other, getting by together. The TimeBank is a simple way to keep that going: trade time and skills with people nearby. A ride, a repair, childcare, a hot meal, some company. Give an hour, get an hour. No money needed.
Give an hour. Get an hour. No money needed.
What's a timebank?
Here's how it works: help a neighbor and you earn an hour. Need help yourself? Spend it. An hour of yard work, an hour of childcare, an hour of legal advice, all worth the same. No money changes hands. And when you need help, you're not asking for a favor. You're spending hours you already put in.
Javier spends two hours helping a neighbor clear brush. He earns two hours and uses them later for a ride to a doctor's appointment in Española. The neighbor who drove him earns those hours back, and spends them getting help with his taxes.
Not everyone joins for the trades. Some people come because they're new to Taos and want to meet their neighbors. Some because it's been a while since they've sat around a table with people they like. The TimeBank hosts regular potlucks and get-togethers: a shared meal, good company, and a chance to feel a little more at home here.
Joining is simple
Start by signing up for an onboarding session.
From there, we'll guide you through each step by email and text.
1. Come to a free session
We explain everything, no commitment yet.
2. We get you set up
Account, profile, the works. We do it together.
3. Start trading time
Earn your first hour, then give and get help whenever you need it.
Membership is $30, and it's what keeps the TimeBank running. That small amount joins you to a whole network of neighbors ready to help, and helps keep it going for everyone. If $30 is a stretch right now, assistance is there. Money should never be the reason you can't join.
See what we're building
A short film about the Taos TimeBank, made by UNM-Taos film students.