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A ramp for Shireen: volunteers and tools needed

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Stellenbosch.

🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa565 views

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Stellenbosch

Shireen has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Shireen 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 twelve hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Shireen's family will cook lunch for the team. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

effort: one weekend
format: In person in Stellenbosch
skills: carpentry, measuring, power tools

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People who offered to help

Githinji Dennis Ouma 🇺🇬
I live about 13 km from Stellenbosch. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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3.3(27 reviews)

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