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What sort of people do we look for?
We are looking for people of all ages; young and old; vibrant or quiet; thoughtful or spontaneous - basically, all different personalities and backgrounds are welcome to come and live with us here in community. We only ask that you come with an open mind and a respectful attitude.
Where do Assistants come from?
Assistants come from all over the world. At present there are people from USA, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, France, South Africa and all over the UK. As a Christian community we welcome people with and without religious beliefs. Some assistants come for one year, others stay for several years.
Why do Assistants come?
Assistants may come:
- to make their first step into a career in the caring professions
- to get to know people with learning disabilities and assistants
from all over the world
- to find a place where they can live a simple life style and develop a sense of community and belonging
- to experience a time of discovery and personal development
- as part of their Gap Year programme.
People do not come to L’Arche for the money or time off. Our life is simple and the emphasis is on the things that money cannot buy: companionship, trust, respect, forgiveness and personal growth.
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