Please note that a criminal records check is required for all assistants, employees and volunteers at L'Arche Lethbridge.
* Currently accepting applications for Assistants and Respite Workers *
Becoming involved at L'Arche will profoundly impact your life! You will be welcomed into a loving community where you will be appreciated and where your presence can make a difference.
Live-in Assistant
Our teams of 3-4 Live-in Assistants in each home are key to keeping our mission and identity alive and well! Assistants come to L'Arche Lethbridge from right here in town and from around the world. Some come for a year of service; others make a lifelong commitment as members of the L'Arche Lethbridge Community. Please click here for information about becoming an Assistant at L'Arche Lethbridge.
Respite Worker/Casual Relief
L'Arche Lethbridge employs a pool of Respite Workers who help to support the life in our homes when our Live-in Assistants are away. For more information about Respite work at L'Arche Lethbridge, and how to apply, please click here.
Awake Overnight Worker
L'Arche Lethbridge employs three to four people for Awake Overnight shifts (permanent full time, permanent part time, and casual respite). Awake Overnight Workers are responsible for supporting the overnight needs of three individuals with an intellectual disability including personal care as well as some light housekeeping. If you are capable of creating a positive, caring relationships with adults with disabilities and are also reliable and responsible, and most importantly, willing to stay awake all night, this could be a great fit for you. To apply, please use the Application Form for Respite Workers found here.
Handy Persons
L'Arche Lethbridge is building a team of Volunteer Handy Persons. If you know the difference between a Robertson and Philips screwdriver, can cut a board straight with a saw, and know how to lay paint with a roller we want to hear from you.
Board of Directors
L'Arche Association of Lethbridge currently has vacancies on the Board of Directors.
Gardener
Help with our flower gardens and yard work.
Friend & Volunteer
- Take a person to church
- Cook a meal or teach someone else to cook
- Go out for coffee with someone
- Help someone improve their English
- Practice driving with someone
- Come and visit
If you would like to become a friend or volunteer at L'Arche Lethbridge, please contact Diane at 403-328-3735 x6 or DMitchell@larchelethbridge.org.