WorkTrader operates local trading hubs with registered assistants facilitating transactions. Time transfer is used to account for work exc

Facilitators play a vital role in supporting each central hub and its surrounding network. They help enable trading activities, strengthen community connections, and guide the formation of local venture groups. Facilitators are volunteers who are either affiliated with social service organisations or selected directly by their local hub communities. Each facilitator is formally registered to a specific hub, with appointments typically lasting one year and subject to review. Their role is...

A teacher posts in their local WorkTrader hub asking for help clearing out a shed. The request appears in The Commons , where community members can freely offer support. A local handy helper with a trailer sees the post and offers to assist. They connect, discuss what’s needed, and agree on how the job will work — including whether to keep it informal, exchange time-credits, or include a small payment for trailer use. The task takes a few hours and is completed collaboratively. If they...