• SATB members march in the Apple Blossom Parade.

WHO WE ARE

Sebastopol Area Time Bank (SATB) is a free-to-join, member organization where neighbors help neighbors and no money changes hands.  The time bank currency is hours, not dollars, and all members’ hours are valued equally.  Through SATB’s “Time and Talents” website, members post requests and offers and connect with each other.  They “bank” hours for services they perform, and they “spend” these hours to obtain services they need.

If you’re interested in being part of our community of neighbors-helping-neighbors, click on the “APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP” button and complete a short form to get started. Know, however, that time bank members don’t just join, they participate! Watch the two short videos below to see how this is done and how it’s successful.


Our Mission

The mission of the Sebastopol Area Time Bank (SATB) is to create and sustain a resilient and mutually supportive network for the purpose of growing a community where all members are respected and valued equally for their time and talents. We do this by:

Providing a website for members to post requests and offers and to record exchanges
Actively helping our members succeed in meeting their needs
Holding social events to promote and encourage deepening relations among the membership

Our Core Values

Everyone is an asset. Everyone has something to contribute.
Everyone merits respect.
All work is equally valued.
We promote both giving AND receiving.
Networks are stronger than individuals and build local resilience.

Membership Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older
Be “connected” to Sebastopol and live in West Sonoma County
Complete a short online application and then, after membership approval, a member profile
Watch a 30-minute “onboarding” video
Actively participate in exchanges with other members

What Could You Request? What Could You Offer?

Think about all the things you like to do, wish you could do or do regularly anyway.

Do you love to make things and help others learn new skills? 
Could you give someone a ride to the airport bus?
Can you share the things you’ve learned while tracing your family tree?
Would you like to help someone figure out how to use a new phone or tablet? 
Are there never enough parties for you to plan? 

SATB was initially funded by the City of Sebastopol and is fiscally sponsored by the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center


Questions? Contact Us!