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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Courtney

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

🇺🇸 New York, United States910 views

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Brooklyn

Courtney has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Courtney 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 local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, 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 Courtney'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 Brooklyn
skills: carpentry, measuring, power tools

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People who offered to help

Alyona Zlata Sorokin 🇷🇺
i'm a cook and I'm free on Fridays. Happy to help Happy to chat first.
Mehwish Saima Chaudhry 🇵🇰 ID verifiedPhoto verifiedAccepted
I'm a retired teacher and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help Flexible on timing.

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2.8(19 reviews)

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