Portobello Timebank

About Portobello Timebank: Who we are

We support and empower local people to build an inclusive friendly community where members can offer and receive skills & time.

Timebank members help each other by doing small jobs, favours or tasks; and/ or contribute to a community project.

We welcome members from the EH15 postcode, and from adjoining areas including Craigentinny, Restalrig, Duddingston and Musselburgh.

* * * Membership is free! * * *

Our values

We each have something to offer.

We equally respect and value the time and contributions of other members.
Reciprocity is key.
Together we are a network of support, strength and trust.
We welcome anyone to join us (How to join).

Membership Benefits

As a member, what do you gain? You:

meet new people, make community connections and new friends
help others in ways that suit you, your preferences and lifestyle
are free to do as much or as little as you like
use and develop your knowledge, skills and experience
gain satisfaction from enhancing someone’s quality of life or the quality of the local environment
are invited to social events and talks
may get credits for other volunteer work you already do outside the timebank.

The wider community benefits from stronger ties between people who otherwise might not meet.

The Team

The committee is always looking for fresh input! Members are most welcome to join or to become a helper in a chosen capacity. There are no barriers to joining and new members are especially welcome. If you are interested, you just need to speak to a current committee member.