A "time bank" consists of people who have agreed to use time as currency amidst members. It's likened to a gift economy or bartering system that values skills of every kind and supports strengthening an interdependent, self-sufficient, and connected community. While there have been many attempted technological implementations of the time bank model, there are two main issues that have not been resolved: the reliance on the commitment of a single organizer, and bad or outdated tools and UI.
It has become a cliche in the world of alternative communities to hear "what happened to the 'x' timebank?" Member engagement is often dependent on one organized and connected individual. The organizer keeps the community connected and engaged. This person recommends member connections based on skills and personal interests, tracks hours within the community, and organizes socials. Wh