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Build a wheelchair ramp for Pieter in Nijmegen

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

🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands1,067 views
Arjen Henk Verhoeven
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Nijmegen
Pieter has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Pieter 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 building-code slope requirement, 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 Pieter's family will cook lunch for the team. I hope life is good to you.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Nijmegen
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carpentry, measuring, power tools
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  • Maja Elżbieta Zając 🇵🇱

    I live about 6 km from Nijmegen. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Miles S. Howell 🇺🇸

    i live about 13 km from Nijmegen. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Adrián Orozco 🇲🇽

    I live about 10 km from Nijmegen. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

  • Imran Hamza Gill 🇵🇰 Photo verified

    I live about 17 km from Nijmegen. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

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  • Vihaan K. Verma

    Take care, Arjen. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care!

    • Suhas R. Zaveri

      Stay strong, Arjen. Hope this works out for you.

      • Ifeanyi Bello Ekwueme

        Sending good thoughts, Arjen. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Dar es Salaam this morning. Greetings from Dar es Salaam

        • Michael Musa AliyuID verified

          Good luck, Arjen. Hope you get there. All the best.

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