Community Gathering of the Long Beach Time Exchange
Rediscovering What We Can Accomplish Together
Join the Long Beach Time Exchange for an afternoon of connection, discovery, and community building. Whether you're a longtime member or brand new to time exchanges (sometimes called time banking), this FREE gathering is designed to help us explore what becomes possible when we pool our talents and time.
What is Time Exchange?
Time exchange is a way of giving and receiving help where everyone's time has equal value. When you help someone for an hour, you earn one time credit. Use that credit to get help from anyone in our network. An hour of dog walking equals an hour of tax preparation equals an hour of gardening equals an hour of tutoring. We all have gifts to share, and we all have things we need - time exchanges make both visible and connect us to each other.
Who Should Attend
Curious newcomers who want to learn what time exchanging is all about
Current LBTE members ready to reconnect and meet fellow LB time exchange folks IRL
Anyone interested in building community through mutual support and reciprocity
Long Beach residents looking for ways to give and receive help in our neighborhood
What to Expect
🍲 Community Potluck - Bring a dish to share if you can, but coming empty-handed is absolutely welcome
🌳 Talent & Interest Tree - A collaborative, visual map of our community's gifts and needs. Discover what people can offer and what they're looking for help with.
💻 Time Exchange 101 / Platform Support - Get hands-on help navigating the hOurworld time exchange platform. Whether you're setting up your profile for the first time or need troubleshooting, we'll be here to help.
🎨 Skill Sharing - Short, informal demonstrations of talents members want to share with the community
🤝 Connection Time - The heart of the gathering: meeting fellow LBTE folk, having real conversations, and discovering possibilities for collaboration
This is a welcoming, relaxed gathering focused on building relationships and exploring how we can support each other.
What to Bring
Yourself and your curiosity
A dish to share for the potluck (optional but appreciated)
Ideas about talents you might enjoy sharing or interests where you'd welcome help
Questions about time exchanging - we love questions!
Important Details
Parking/Transit Info: Click here for details
Accessibility: This is an accessible location.
Volunteers Welcome: Earn time credits by helping with setup (1 hour before), supporting during the event (flexible), or cleanup (1 hour after). Use the RSVP form to let us know you're interested in volunteering.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Learn more about the LBTE, how it works, and our mission and values:
Connecting Time, Talents, and Community
Gratitude to Long Beach Forward for providing the space!