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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Papa in Accra
Papa, a disabled veteran, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Accra.
🇬🇭 Greater Accra, Ghana423 views
I'm a disabled veteran living in Accra. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $580, 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 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.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Accra
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Omar Mazen Abdallah 🇪🇬 Photo verified
i live about 5 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Zaid Tariq Habib 🇪🇬
I live about 19 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Free this month.
- Neelam W. Anand 🇬🇧
I live about 7 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Can bring a friend.
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Thinking of you, Papa. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Praying for you, Papa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.