Staunton hOUR Economy
A neighbor-to-neighbor time bank (pilot build)
Trade time, not dollars.
Build a kinder Staunton one hOUR at a time.
New here? A time bank is simple: when you help someone, you earn hOURs (typically 60 minutes of time/effort).
You can spend hOURs later when you need help: rides, repairs, tutoring, gardening, tech setup, pet sitting, and more.
We’re revitalizing Staunton’s time bank in a low-tech, low-friction way: email + meetups (not another app).
This site is the public hub for volunteer opportunities, a directory map, and a lightweight weekly exchange.
Feel free to email: info@houreconomy.org with any questions!
We’ll add you to the list, follow up with a simple “offer/need” template, and invite you to the next meetup. The site is refreshed weekly (Sunday evenings) so listings stay current and low-pressure.
How it works
Tell us what you can do (and what you don’t do). Keep it simple. Email us at: info@houreconomy.org
When you help someone, you earn hOUR credit (typically 60 minutes).
Use hOURs to thank others in the network when they help you.
Meetups add real-world context. Start small. One good exchange builds momentum.
Announcements
Current updates (pilot build).
- Next Resiliency Salon meetup: 3/18/2026 • 6:30–8:30 • Staunton Library
- We’re collecting interest from neighbors, groups, and businesses for an initial pilot cohort.
- Token options + a simple community vote (survey) are coming soon.
Events calendar
Group volunteering opportunities and meetups live here.
Email to be added to the list (info@houreconomy.org). We refresh listings weekly (Sunday evenings) to keep things current and manageable.
Want to host a volunteer project, orientation, skill swap, class, or repair night? We’ll add it here.
Directory map
Browse businesses and groups that support the network (services, volunteer opportunities, or limited hOUR acceptance).
Email us (info@houreconomy.org) and we’ll add your business or group. Individuals can also request a weekly listing below.
Use general locations (neighborhood/area) unless you explicitly want your address public.
Join / Get listed
We’re building this in public. Right now the system is manual (email + meetups) while we gather a pilot cohort,
map partners, and finalize token options. The goal is to be ready to go live in Q2 2026.
Email us at info@houreconomy.org with: your name + neighborhood, what you can offer (or what you need), and whether you’re an individual, group, or business.
Businesses can also mention whether they’d consider accepting a limited number of hOURs per month during the pilot.
Starter rules
- Be clear about boundaries and availability.
- Start small. One successful exchange builds momentum.
- Default to public listings being non-sensitive.
- Meetups are for trust-building, not perfection.
- Disputes: pause, talk, and steward as needed.
Today: website + map + calendar + simple weekly listings. Later: physical tokens, lightweight stewardship, and deeper resilience infrastructure.
What Neighbors Need & Can Offer (This Week)
A lightweight, time-bounded exchange for individuals (not businesses). Listings are refreshed weekly on Sunday evening to keep things current and low-pressure. To be included, email a short note describing what you’re offering or seeking.
- Gardening help (weekday afternoons)
- Basic laptop / phone setup
- Pet sitting for short trips
- Help moving a small couch
- Ride to grocery store (once)
- Simple sewing or mending
This section is intentionally brief and refreshed regularly so it stays friendly and manageable. Email requests are reviewed weekly on Sunday evening.
Email a listing →