Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Build a wheelchair ramp for Hermann in Duisburg
Hermann uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
馃嚛馃嚜 Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyPosted Oct 1, 20261,036 views
Hermann has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Hermann 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 Hermann'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 Duisburg
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Josefa A. Campos 馃嚥馃嚱 路 3h agoAccepted
i live about 20 km from Duisburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Samina Amna Sandhu 馃嚨馃嚢 路 3h ago
i live about 18 km from Duisburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Rubina Shahana Majumder 馃嚙馃嚛 路 3h ago
I live about 10 km from Duisburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Sibusiso A. Padayachee 馃嚳馃嚘 路 3h ago
i live about 11 km from Duisburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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Good luck, Charlotte. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Raleigh so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Duisburg.
Sending love, Charlotte. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
Hang in there, Charlotte. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Brandon.
Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Savannah