L’Arche USA and International

ACTIVITIES: Live-in placement. Volunteers provide direct care for adults with intellectual disabilities, including physical and emotional care and helping them participate in social and recreational activities; fulfill specific tasks that help “create home,” such as cooking and light household maintenance; help plan and/or participate in community events and celebrations.

CONTACT:
Jillian Glasgow
503-282-6231
join@larcheusa.org

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COMMITMENT: 1 or 2 years

OVERVIEW: L’Arche communities in the United States provide homes and workplaces where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together as peers, create inclusive communities of faith and friendship, and transform society through relationships that cross social boundaries. L’Arche USA exists to amplify the voices of people who have intellectual disabilities; provide growth opportunities for people of all abilities; nurture the faith life of local communities; strengthen communities with resources and collaborative leadership; develop strategic partnerships; and found new communities.