Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Build a wheelchair ramp for Erik in Haarlem
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Haarlem.
🇳🇱 Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands1,125 views
Erik has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Erik 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 ten hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Erik'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 Haarlem
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Gerardo M. Duarte 🇺🇸
i live about 4 km from Haarlem. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Kiprop Rashidi Salim 🇰🇪
I live about 9 km from Haarlem. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Maria Irena Kucharski 🇬🇧
I live about 18 km from Haarlem. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Joseph Felix Alhassan 🇬🇭
i live about 13 km from Haarlem. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Ronaldo Bastos 🇧🇷 ID verified
I live about 3 km from Haarlem. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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You're not alone, Lieke. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from İzmir
You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Take care, Lieke. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Pittsburgh.
Hang in there, Lieke. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Haarlem.