Become an Assistant
Caitlin Smith and Eric Arntson share a secret. Photo by Brian A. Taylor Photography
Being an assistant isn’t pausing from the ‘real world’ to do things for another person. It’s a way of life, growing together in mutual relationships and deepening our spiritual journeys.
-Caitlin Smith
Looking for an adventure in community living that will help you discover the depths of the human spirit? Apply to be an assistant in L’Arche, where you’ll:
- provide professional, personalized services to adults who have intellectual disabilities (known as “core people”),
- advocate for and with core people for the rights they deserve, and
- grow personally through mutual relationships within the community.
L’Arche welcomes applications from people of all ages, races, genders, faiths, and sexual orientations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and assistants are welcomed throughout the year based on the needs of the community. Preference is given to live-in assistants who commit to living in community for two years.
- Read about being a member assistant, employee assistant, and awake overnight employee
- Download the assistant application and email it to Caitlin Smith at join@larche-gwdc.org
Watch the Say Yes To L’Arche video to learn more about being an assistant.
Say Yes To L’Arche from L’Arche Greater Washington, DC on Vimeo.