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Pieter can't leave home - help build a ramp

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

🇿🇦 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa566 views
Jessica T. Fourie
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Pretoria
Pieter has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Pieter 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 six hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Pieter's family will cook lunch for the team. Glad we found this place.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Pretoria
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Julieta D. Hernández 🇺🇸 ID verifiedAccepted

    I live about 5 km from Pretoria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

  • Alexa R. Myers 🇬🇧

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

  • Emilio T. Castillo 🇺🇸

    I live about 14 km from Pretoria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Free this month.

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  • Hạnh Tuyết Tran🇻🇳Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Marilyn Singleton🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Seung-hyun Sung-min Han

    Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Pretoria

    • Payal Dubey

      Best of luck, Jessica. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best

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