Who We Are
At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together creating communities of friendship and belonging.
Who We Hire
We are always happy to welcome new Assistants to the role of living with, supporting and developing friendships with our members with intellectual disabilities.
Assistant Role
Assistants find their time at L’Arche to be filled with meaning, growth, friendship, challenge, and fun.
Make a Difference
In a world so often divided by difference, L’Arche creates inclusive communities where people of many differences live and work together.
Leadership Training
L’Arche is committed to supporting each person to reach their potential and this applies to Assistants, as well as, Core Members (persons with intellectual disabilities).
A Year or a Career
Hundreds of people come to L’Arche communities to learn, to grow, and to have an extraordinary life-changing experience. Most make an initial commitment of one year. Many Assistants will choose to stay at L’Arche for several years, and some for their entire career.
