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Roofing help wanted: Mercy's home in Dar es Salaam
Mercy, a disabled veteran, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Dar es Salaam.
🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania381 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Dar es Salaam. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $240, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. 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 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.
Thank you so much.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Dar es Salaam
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Maryam Slimani 🇫🇷
i live about 9 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Mert Cengiz Aksoy 🇹🇷 Accepted
I live about 9 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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You're not alone, Mercy. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Mercy. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Rochester this morning. Thinking of Dar es Salaam
sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Lexington but we're thinking of you. All the best.