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Two weekends of roof repair for Mateus, a retired bus driver in Petrópolis
Mateus, a retired bus driver, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Petrópolis.
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil929 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Petrópolis. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,350, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over two Saturdays.
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.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Petrópolis
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Hani Utami Cahyono 🇮🇩
i live about 19 km from Petrópolis. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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- Changed my perspective
The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.
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Sending love, Mateus. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless
Rooting for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 40 people at work. Love from Thika!
Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Take care, Mateus. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Kikuyu.
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours
Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Stay strong, Mateus. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Mateus. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Wishing you the best, Mateus. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Embakasi.