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Volunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Tsion in Jimma
Tsion, a home-care aide, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Jimma.
🇪🇹 Oromia, Ethiopia677 views
I'm a home-care aide living in Jimma. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $310, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Jimma
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Stella Burke 🇦🇺
i live about 13 km from Jimma. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Krishna S. Joshi 🇮🇳
I live about 5 km from Jimma. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Ika Rina Tampubolon 🇮🇩
I live about 14 km from Jimma. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Take care, Tsion. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Jakarta.
Thinking of you and your family, Tsion. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Best of luck, Tsion. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
Keep going. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Stay strong, Tsion. Shared this with my family!
sending love, Tsion. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
You're not alone, Tsion. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best
Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Soweto so I could bring a meal.
Wishing you the best, Tsion. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Tsion. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending strength, Tsion. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Jimma
Sending good thoughts, Tsion. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Tsion. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Zapopan donated after I showed her your page