Frequently Asked Questions
The TimeBank in Milwaukee and how it started.
What are time dollars?
Does it cost anything to join?
Organizational Fees.
I don't live in Milwaukee. Can I still join?
Are time dollars taxable?
What is expected of me as a member?
What can I do to help the Milwaukee Area Time Exchange organization?
I created an account at timebanks.org, why can't I browse the site?
Is there a way to rate members or give feedback?
How do I enter the hours after I've traded?
How do you keep people from giving themselves extra hours?
Do you perform background checks on members?
Can I trade products, or goods, in addition to services?
If I post a service, am I committed to doing it?
Can someone's account balance be negative?
What if I feel uncomfortable about someone I'm trading with?
Who can see my contact info on my Milwaukee Area Time Exchange profile?
Can I hold a small group class?
Should I include someone's travel time?
What about hard costs like gas, ingredients, or materials?
To do a trade, does that service have to be posted on the site?
What about safety?
How can I leave email feedback?