Making Volunteering Pay Off - SWEL Timebank Event Coming Up in LFP

(from Of Paramount Importance Blog - http://ofparamount.blogspot.com/2012/03/swel-timebank-making-your-volunteering.html

Q: What is S.W.E.L. Timebank? 
A: It stands for Shoreline, Woodway, Eastside, Lake Forest Park"Timebank."
SWEL Timebank is a local non-profit, that is helping people in the community connect their skills
in a way that is a mutual benefit. The group formed last year after an "Aging Your Way" workshop held by the City of Shoreline. 

Q: What are the benefits of joining?
A: Joining the SWEL Timebank gives you access to the talents, time, and skills of your neighbors, while giving you an opportunity to help others in meaningful ways. It's a great way to get connected with others in your community.

Q: What kind of services are typically offered by Timebank members?
A: Timebank services encompass many forms of services, skills, and assistance: animal care, life coaching, tutoring, teaching crafts and hobbies (knitting, fishing, etc.), running errands, cooking, reading aloud, housecleaning, sewing, taxi service, hair cutting, computer help, gardening, yard work, and more...

Q: How can we get involved?
A: Next get-together -
 

Wednesday, April 11, 20127:00 - 8:30 pmLake Forest Park Library17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, 98155(inside Lake Forest Park Town Center, lower level, below

Third Place Books)http://www.sweltimebank.org/

Come meet SWEL Timebank members, meet other people interested in timebanking, and ask any questions you may have. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share!

SWEL Coordinator for more information on how to get involved and put your skills to good use!
sweltimebank@gmail.com

Here's more information about what SWEL has been up to and is about  from localSWEL Boardmember,  Jan Stewart. 
 

Local SWEL Timebank Showcased at Aging Your Way Summit
(Showcase was sponsored by AARP, United Way and others) 

Links for more about Timebanking:  http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/a-community-time-bank/?emc=eta1http://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-02-2012/time-banking.html?cmp=NLC-WBLTR-CTRL-030912-F5-25&USEG_ID=13798274682http://www.nlc.org/news-center/nations-cities-weekly/articles/2011/december/time-banks-service-is-in-season-all-year-long?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NCW%2012/12/2011http://www.pbs.org/now/fixing-the-future/get-involved.html