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Formed: 1975
BEYOND BARTER The Los Angeles Skills Pool
Los Angeles, California,
United States
(Residence in Los Angeles—or the U.S.—is not required.)
 Since 1975 BEYOND BARTER has given participants unlimited access to hundreds of valuable services of all kinds, supplied by the members to one another at no charge.
Services are freely shared--not traded. Each member commits to provide service upon request, up to the weekly maximum she or he stipulated upon joining. There's no maximum applying to services used.
Members offer the full gamut of services: professional, technical, creative, instructional, domestic, and blue-collar. Anything useful is welcome, as long as it's offered without charge of any kind. (Out-of-pocket expenses, if any, are paid by the receiving member.)
Although we operate primarily in southern California, we have members as far away as the British West Indies. Non-local members share services via email, phone, fax, and snail mail. Internet access is required.
 
Website: http://theskillspool.org
Contact:
Richard Johnson, Adm.
Los Angeles, California United States
Phone: 818-240-SAVE [7283], 310-909-SAVE [7283]
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BEYOND BARTER: Describes the group
Services: What's currently available
Registration: Sign-up form for joining
Alternate memberships: Special memberships available to L.A. residents
Former/Other Names: FREE FOR ALL, Free SIG
Last Updated:8/9/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Two-week trial membership)
Visitor Process: Unlike regular memberships, trial memberships are limited to L.A. residents. Look for the link for alternate memberships on our website. Kindly mention the Community Directory.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Non-member Residents:
(Non-residential)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By the community leader
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
(Labor is shared as requested by other members.)
Join Fee:
Yes
($66 reg. fee + dues)
Regular Fees:
Yes
($59 annual dues)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0 acres (0.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(No land)
Number of Residences:
0
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(Any or none)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Up to the individual)
 
 
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Comment from on 6/27/2007 (Reader Rating: 5)
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Recently, I was able to help someone who truly needed my services through Beyond Barter. If you have a special skill or ability, Beyond Barter gives you the opportunity to express it. My experience with helping this person was most rewarding.
Comment from on 6/27/2007 (Reader Rating: 7)
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I'm a life member. I love the concept of sharing freely without any need to balance services given with services received. It really does go "Beyond Barter." There are lots of great services.
Comment from on 6/27/2007 (Reader Rating: 0)
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I have been a member of BEYOND BARTER The Los Angeles Skill Pool for many years. The services offered from the members are very helpful and informitive, you can save alot of money by using BEYOND BARTER!
Comment from on 7/1/2007 (Reader Rating: 0)
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I have been a member of Beyond Barter (previously FreeForAll) for abour 15 years. The group is well administered and provides many useful servies.
Comment from on 7/1/2007 (Reader Rating: 0)
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I have been a member of Beyond Barter for several years. I accidentally discovered it while browsing the internet. I took a "chance" in joining to "try it out" and have already renewed my membership twice.

I have received useful help from Beyond Barter members which have ranged from assistance with assembling a large DVD/CD turn style/rack, to the services of a personal trainer. I also enjoy the informational emails about various programs, websites, tips, etc...to make life easier.

I highly recommend membership to Beyond Barter, The Los Angeles Skills Pool.


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