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Help Macharia patch the roof before the autumn rains
The roof at Macharia's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇰🇪 Kiambu, Kenya889 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Thika. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $620, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the shingles and underlay. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over a weekend.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is sturdy shoes, gloves and a willingness to work. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks.
The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Thika
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Maeve F. Boyle 🇮🇪
I live about 19 km from Thika. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
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Hope things get better soon, Macharia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.