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The L'Arche Internship

Puzzles and Kylie Minogue: Finding family at L’Arche

Puzzles and Kylie Minogue: Finding family at L’Arche

Eve shares how L'Arche fosters bonds through shared joys, challenges, and everyday moments, creating a unique community experience for our Interns. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Connection and community

Connection and community

Exploring the moments of connection and community experienced during a year as a L'Arche Intern in Kent. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Finding meaning in the mundane

Finding meaning in the mundane

Read Thomas's reflection about his time as an Intern in L'Arche Kent. In the story, Tom shares his insights on humility, God and joy in everyday. Read more

Published: 13th March, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

A journey to the heart of community

A journey to the heart of community

In this story, the L'Arche Intern Prakhar shares his reflections on patience, growth, spirituality and purpose as he grows more confident in his role and realises that the L'Arche journey isn't just about service - it's about transformation. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

The magical moments of joy

The magical moments of joy

How L'Arche Intern Lucy has been discovering the joy in everyday moments of connection and community Read more

Published: 21st October, 2024

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Chris Asprey

Live-in retreat: Kathlea's soulful experience

Live-in retreat: Kathlea's soulful experience

In the reflective piece, Kathlea shares her thoughts and insights as she spends 3 days at a L'Arche retreat for first year Live-Ins. Would you like to experience it too? Read more

Published: 29th September, 2023

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

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  • Rosie Duffield visits L'Arche Kent

    Rosie Duffield visits L'Arche Kent

    L'Arche Kent invites local MP to discuss concerns about government proposals for earned settlement and to meet people affected

  • Canterbury Tales: a L'Arche pilgrimage

    Canterbury Tales: a L'Arche pilgrimage

    Join L'Arche Kent on a historic pilgrimage to Canterbury, enjoying community, reflection, and friendship as we walk the path of ancient pilgrims.

  • Tea and Paint with Gar and Me

    Tea and Paint with Gar and Me

    When Nique retired as an Assistant, he wanted to stay in touch with Gar. Discover how their relationship has deepened through their shared passion for painting.

  • Claiming Voice, Power and Story

    Claiming Voice, Power and Story

    In this video, for National Storytelling Week, Ella describes how she uses her story to claim voice and power for herself and build more inclusive community in L'Arche.

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  • Live-in Community Worker

    Live-in Community Worker

    Explore living with people with learning disabilities in L'Arche. This is the live-in option to go for if you are an international applicant on a visa wanting to join L'Arche for a year.

  • Live-In Assistants

    Live-In Assistants

    Find out more about becoming a live-in assistant in L'Arche: the experiences you would have, the skills you would learn and how to apply

  • Volunteer locally

    Volunteer locally

    Do you like fixing furniture? Baking? Playing games? Gardening? Bring your skill or passion and share it with others, by volunteering at your local L'Arche Community!

  • FAQs for Live-In Workers

    FAQs for Live-In Workers

    What is it like to share your life with people with learning disabilities? Do you require qualifications? How important is spirituality in L'Arche? All your questions are answered here!

  • Our vision and values

    Our vision and values

    L'Arche is an international federation of people with and without disabilities in 37 countries. Read what we have agreed about our vision and values here in the UK.

  • Why work for L’Arche?

    Why work for L’Arche?

    Do you want to know a few of the benefits you'll get if you join our team? Click to find out!

  • The L'Arche Internship

    The L'Arche Internship

    Spend a year sharing your life alongside people in L'Arche and participate in a reflective learning programme all about community development, personal growth, and change-making

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Read our policy on accessibility for our site

  • Where we are

    Where we are

    L'Arche is local, national and international, with Communities across the UK and worldwide. Discover here where our 11 Communities are located in the UK.

  • The support we offer

    The support we offer

    At L'Arche, we support people with learning disabilities to grow creatively and practically

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