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Become a Core Member
At L’Arche Homefires, Core Members are at the heart of our organization. A Core Member is a person with an intellectual disability. At L’Arche, we choose to use language that best describes the relationships that are lived and experienced in our community.
We support folks with developmental disabilities through our small option homes and our independent living program. Placement into our homes and ILS program is dictated by the provincial waitlist managed by the Department of Community Services. The waitlist is determined by need, so the wait times vary for each person. To get on the waitlist, you need to contact your person’s Care Coordinator. If your family member does not have a Care Coordinator through Community Services, please contact the intake line at 1-877-424-1177 to see if they qualifies for the Disability Supports Program. Need more information? Please contact us by clicking on the button below.
Become an Assistant
The key to life in L’Arche is being open to relationships. Assistants and Core Members create a home and share their lives together in households of approximately six to eight people. Assistants support Core Members in living full and independent lives, participating in their local communities, sharing their gifts, and building relationships.
Days are filled with ordinary tasks of daily living: cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, accompanying people to appointments, attending regular community meetings, and events.
Assistants come from a broad range of backgrounds and qualifications. We usually ask for an initial commitment of one year. All new Assistants participate in a program of orientation and training to enable them to support core members effectively.
Become a Volunteer
Nestled in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, L'Arche Homefires is a sign of hope, providing support and opportunities to share life with adults with developmental disabilities.
Become a Board Member
If you are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and want to contribute your skills and expertise to make a difference, consider becoming a board member with L'Arche Homefires.
As a board member, you will have the unique opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of our community and furthering our mission of creating a world where individuals with disabilities are valued and empowered.
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