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A ramp for Ruan: volunteers and tools needed
Ruan uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
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Ruan has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Ruan 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 eight hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Ruan's family will cook lunch for the team.
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- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Paarl
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Viviane Priscila Silva 🇧🇷 Photo verified
I live about 3 km from Paarl. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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Wishing you the best, Rashid. Get well soon. Thinking of Paarl.