BECOME AN ASSISTANT IN ONE OF OUR HOMES

L'Arche Lethbridge is an intentional community. At the center of our community is the commitment that an Assistant and person with a developmental disability make to live and share our lives together. Some Assistants come to L'Arche Lethbridge for a few months, others come for a year or two, and a some make a longer commitment to the community. Living together in a L'Arche Community goes beyond just being roommates; we are engaged in real, appropriately intimate, and honest relationships in which we value and honour each persons gifts and abilities. Does this way of living appeal to you? Can you envision yourself as a part of L'Arche? A typical day of an Assistant involves providing whatever support is needed in the home including helping people with developmental disabilities with their routines, and medical appointments. It also includes household chores such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, attending meetings and participating in family activities such as playing games and watching TV. Assistants take a few hours of personal time during each day and have 1.5 days away per week. Our Assistants also have a 3.5 weekend days away per month. Holiday time is available to those who make a commitment beyond a three-month probationary period. A first year assistant receives room and board and no less than a net stipend of $800.00. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of becoming a live-in assistant in one of our homes, please contact us. or complete our on-line application form .