Be an Assistant


Our community welcomes men and women who choose to come and live in the community and create homes with the people who have disabilities and with the other assistants.

Four core persons (people with disabilities) live in each of our homes.  As an assistant you will be part of a team.    Teams take time together each week for planning and sharing in order to build supportive relationships which ultimately “carry” the house.  

Assistants accompany our core people in their daily activities and at home.  Some assistants choose to live in the home; others live out.

In addition to a fulfilling, life-giving experience, we offer a great benefit package.  Not only can you save your earnings by living in a home, but our participation in AmeriCorps allows you to accrue up to $9,450 to apply to your future education or current educational loans.

Know that we wait with joy and hope to welcome you to a wonderful adventure in life and growth. 

Learn more about the role of an assistant.
How to apply.


Come Visit

Thinking of joining us as an assistant?  If you're not too far away, we suggest that you first come and visit to help decide if this is for you.
Questions?  Don't hesitate to contact us via email at larchesyracuse@cnymail.com or call (315) 479-8088.



“L'Arche is special in the sense that we are trying to live in community with people who are mentally handicapped. Certainly we want to help them grow and reach the greatest independence possible. But before 'doing for them', we want to 'be with them."
-- Jean Vanier,
from his book,
Community and Growth