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Help Sharmin patch the roof before the next storm
Could you spare one long weekend to help repair a leaking roof in Dhaka?
馃嚙馃嚛 Dhaka, Bangladesh831 views
I'm a school janitor living in Dhaka. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $470, 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 4-6 people who can help over one long weekend.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. 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
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Dhaka
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Camille Rivera 馃嚨馃嚟 Address verifiedAccepted
I live about 5 km from Dhaka. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Nasrin Nargis Biswas 馃嚠馃嚦
I live about 14 km from Dhaka. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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You're not alone, Sharmin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Brescia so I could bring a meal.
Stay strong, Sharmin. Hope you get there. Love from Novosibirsk.
Sending good thoughts, Sharmin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Best of luck, Sharmin. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Dhaka.
Wishing you peace, Sharmin. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.