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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Fatima in Johannesburg
Fatima, a retired bus driver, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Johannesburg.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa194 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Johannesburg. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,050, 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 4-6 people 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 to be comfortable with heights or willing to help from the ground. 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 Johannesburg
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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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.
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I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.
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I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
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Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I hope December is when things finally get easier.
Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. God bless.