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Two weekends of roof repair for Benjamin, a school janitor in Obuasi
Benjamin, a school janitor, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Obuasi.
🇬🇭 Ashanti, Ghana1,264 views
I'm a school janitor living in Obuasi. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $290, 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 a small crew who can help over three weekday mornings.
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.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Obuasi
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Hope this works out for you. I hope May is when things finally get easier
Sending good thoughts, Benjamin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
thanks for sharing this, Benjamin. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.
Hope things get better soon, Benjamin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Medellín
Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.
Hope things get better soon, Benjamin. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Munich
good luck, Benjamin. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Rooting for you, Benjamin. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!
keep going, Benjamin. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours
hang in there, Benjamin. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.
Hang in there, Benjamin. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Accra but we're thinking of you. Love from Accra
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Frankfurt