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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Stella

Stella uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.

🇳🇿 Canterbury, New Zealand268 views
Nora A. Lambert
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Christchurch
Stella has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Stella 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 Stella's family will cook lunch for the team. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Christchurch
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Harper H. Brewer 🇦🇺

    I live about 18 km from Christchurch. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Kunal D. Sandhu

    Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Multan but we're thinking of you. All the best

    • Lakshmi W. Reddy

      Sending strength, Nora. Wishing Stella a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Addis Ababa but we're thinking of you

      • Rey P. Torres

        Keep going, Nora. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

        • Marta Irena MichalakPhoto verified

          Get well soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Giza.

          • Edward AdjeiPhoto verified

            So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Take care!

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