Our Volunteers

We are supported by many volunteers who give of their time and talents to help reach our community.

Volunteer  With L’Arche London

L’Arche London is privileged to have volunteers who dedicate their time, talents and gifts with us. There is always a need for volunteers in our community and there are many opportunities available. We have volunteers who assist with gardening at our homes, helping to prepare the evening meal, reading aloud, driving, leading a workshop in our Day Program, playing music at our Monday Morning Music Club, serving as a Board Member, and in many other capacities. Each volunteer contributes gifts that enrich our community life together.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities and you already live in London, Ontario or the surrounding area, please click on the button below or contact our Volunteer Coordinator.

 

Rachel Bakker, Volunteer Coordinator,  L’Arche London
e: volunteer@larchelondon.org 


*If you are an International Applicant for Volunteerism or Work at L’Arche:

International Application Process

Please note: we are only able to directly process applications and resumes from Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants. All international applicants, including persons who are presently in Canada on a visitor’s visa, need to start the application process by visiting the L’Arche Canada Recruitment Website which will direct applicants to L’Arche London, Ontario if there are present needs.

We continue to welcome many Assistants from many different cultures. The application process for foreign applicants to come to London involves 4 steps which could take 4 – 6 months or more:

  1. Apply through the L’Arche Canada Recruitment Website
  2. Indicate on the application whether you would want to come to London, Ontario, or you are open to going to any other community. There are 29 communities across Canada.
  3. Wait to hear for confirmation from L’Arche Canada.
  4. If your application is accepted for processing you will then be contacted by London or another community who has received your application. We will then go through our normal hiring process.