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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Margaret in Arusha
The roof at Margaret's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇹🇿 Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania303 views
I'm a night-shift nurse living in Arusha. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $600, 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 one long weekend.
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.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Arusha
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Arusha.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope December is when things finally get easier. All the best
Hang in there, Margaret. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Seville.