Volunteering at L’Arche
About the role
There are many opportunities to volunteer in a L’Arche community. Some volunteers are long-term members who develop deep and meaningful connections with other members, while others may come for a season or a project.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the community closest to you to enquire about opportunities.
Volunteer Activities
- Volunteering in a L’Arche home by helping to prepare and share a meal
- Volunteering in a Community Inclusion Program
- Helping with special events
- Volunteering in community or spiritual life activities
- Helping with maintenance, gardening, etc.
- One-on-one peer friendships
- Helping with fundraising
Assistant Role
Through friendship, meaningful work, fun social activities, and home life, Assistants and Core Members build communities of belonging together. Assistants will be supported to learn and grow through their daily lives in their home and community, and through formal Leadership Training Programs.
Hundreds of people come to L’Arche communities each year to learn, grow, and have an extraordinary life-changing experience. Most make an initial commitment of one year. Many Assistants choose to stay for several years, and some for their entire career.