Kōkua Exchange is a Hawai’i-focused TimeBank dedicated to creating a sharing community of time, services, and skills. This program supports community building, economic sustainability, and exchanges of Aloha through skill sharing and supports organizations in capacity building through virtual volunteer opportunities.We are currently in the process of launching Kōkua Exchange to the different sectors in our community, including organizations, local & state government agencies, local business, and Hawai’i residents to build skill sharing around virtual volunteer opportunities. Help us build our Timebank through the following volunteer opportunities: Outreach – Help us raise awareness around our initiatives through advocacy of specified programs. PR/Marketing Support – Assist with copy editing, broadcasting, outreach messaging, and strategy to raise awareness and support for our programs. Social Media Management – Assist our program managers in creating/gathering content, scheduling, sharing daily updates, and public engagement through social media. Website Development – Assist with website improvements for our website (experience required). Recruitment – Help us intake and support potential volunteers and organization partners through administrative services. Language – Help us translate our programs and services. Grant Writing Support – Learn grant-writing skills including grant research, evaluating prospects, strategic planning, writing a grant narrative, funding engagement, and developing a grant budget all while you help community based initiatives! Sign up to volunteer at: https://forms.gle/L3nLdhF6ANwMMEf27 Timebanking, also known as skillsharing, is an opportunity that allows the community to ‘barter’ services indirectly with other people by locking their trade/barter hours into the ‘bank’. From there, they can then cash in on those opportunities in the future. It also acknowledges that everyone has skills to share and trade with others, and that the community is strengthened when neighbors help one another. The core values of TimeBanking include: Asset, Redefining Work, Reciprocity, Social Networks, and Respect. It is being practiced around the world as an alternative economic platform that facilitates the exchange of services using time as the currency and creates opportunities for members to:Strengthen the fabric of our community,Serve people and give them a means to serve,Establish new relationships and meet vital needs of our community members.