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Volunteers' stories

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. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2026

Updated: 2nd April, 2026

Author: Chris Asprey

Volunteers reflect on joy of Community

Volunteers reflect on joy of Community

“Lil and Libby are my friends, as opposed to somebody I support. I prefer going out for coffee with these two than I do with lots of people!" says Anne who started volunteering with L'Arche over 30 years ago. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2024

Updated: 17th December, 2024

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Meet our volunteer Pat

Meet our volunteer Pat

Meet Pat Whitley, and discover the laughter and joy she finds while volunteering alongside people with learning disabilities in the L'Arche Highland garden and beyond. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2024

Updated: 30th October, 2024

Author: Chris Asprey

Running with Roland

Running with Roland

Meet Peter, a volunteer whose friendship with Roland is built on their shared passion for running. And what's more, Roland lets him win! Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 7th August, 2024

Author: Chris Asprey

Chess bringing people together

Chess bringing people together

Meet Chris, a passionate chess player who found a friend in the Ipswich community to share his passion with. He is an example of how volunteering can take many shapes and forms! Read more

Published: 1st June, 2024

Updated: 8th August, 2024

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

A place for all the talents

A place for all the talents

Meet Mo, who gave new purpose to her time and skills after retirement by volunteering in L'Arche. Along the way, she discovered so many other talented people too. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2024

Updated: 7th August, 2024

Author: Chris Asprey

Volunteering is a win-win situation!

Volunteering is a win-win situation!

Read about how high school and health and social care students continue to benefit from volunteering at L'Arche Ipswich. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2023

Updated: 24th May, 2024

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

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    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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