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A ramp for Alexandra: volunteers and tools needed
Help Alexandra regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States1,126 views
Alexandra has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Alexandra can only go outside when two neighbors are available to lift the chair.
The materials (treated timber, screws and non-slip surface) have been donated by a local lumberyard. We need a carpenter or two to measure, cut and build, plus a helper or two.
The ramp has to meet the accessibility guideline for gradient, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Alexandra's family will cook lunch for the team.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Raleigh
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Daria Bogdana Marchenko 🇷🇺
i live about 12 km from Raleigh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Happy to chat first.
- Nisha S. Malhotra 🇮🇳
I live about 8 km from Raleigh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- My Như Duong 🇻🇳
I live about 9 km from Raleigh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
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best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.