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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for John

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

🇰🇪 Machakos, Machakos, Kenya678 views
Chebet Fatuma Odhiambo
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Machakos
John has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment John 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 eight hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and John's family will cook lunch for the team. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Machakos
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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People who offered to help

  • Sosuke Hideo Fujiwara 🇯🇵

    i live about 9 km from Machakos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Da-eun Soo-jin Kim 🇺🇸

    i live about 9 km from Machakos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Happy to chat first.

  • Markus Thomas 🇩🇪

    I live about 15 km from Machakos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Rowan Calloway 🇦🇺 Accepted

    I live about 3 km from Machakos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

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  • Abril M. Núñez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Bruno Thiago Machado🇧🇷Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Patient and understanding

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Iván A. Contreras🇲🇽Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Bereket Surafel Abera

    Keep going, Chebet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Machakos

    • Stephanie S. Richards

      take care, Chebet. Shared it with a few friends.

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