Volunteer Opportunities
L’Arche Portland is a community of people who share life together intentionally. We value meaningful relationships and have always relied on dedicated volunteers to help provide a wide circle of support around our two homes, to open themselves to new relationships and learning opportunities, and to help us be a sign of hope in the larger community. Much of the beauty that happens within L’Arche Portland rests on the efforts of volunteers, and we ask you to consider if you are ready and willing to open your heart and join us.
“Community is not built upon heroic actions, but rather upon the love shown in the little things of daily life.”
-- Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche
L’Arche communities give witness to the reality that persons with disabilities possess inherent qualities of welcome, wonder, spontaneity, and friendship. Come and experience acceptance. Come and be changed.
“Community is not built upon heroic actions, but rather upon the love shown in the little things of daily life.”
-- Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche
L’Arche communities give witness to the reality that persons with disabilities possess inherent qualities of welcome, wonder, spontaneity, and friendship. Come and experience acceptance. Come and be changed.
Important Information about Background Checks
Due to the fact that all volunteers need to complete background checks before being approved, we ask a commitment to commit twice a month for a minimum of 9 months. You will need a background check from Multnomah county, which can take several weeks before you can be in the homes. In the meantime, join us for community events to connect with the homes.
Due to the fact that all volunteers need to complete background checks before being approved, we ask a commitment to commit twice a month for a minimum of 9 months. You will need a background check from Multnomah county, which can take several weeks before you can be in the homes. In the meantime, join us for community events to connect with the homes.
Fill out a volunteer application today and learn more about our ongoing volunteer opportunities:
For more information on our volunteer programs, contact Kelsey Guckenberger at kelsey@larche-portland.org
- Cook or join for dinner in one of our homes
- Support core members with activities and personal goals
- Support community celebrations and gatherings
- Gardening and yard maintenance
- House chores and maintenance
- Nursing, educational and recreational services (such as massage therapy, American Sign Language lessons, playing a musical instrument, teaching a fitness class)
- Fundraising and development assistance (working with our Director of Development on grant writing, auction procurement, messaging, introductions to corporate/foundation contacts)
- Event support (includes set-up, clean-up, live and silent auction assistance, catering)
- Office support (data entry, mailings, project support)
For more information on our volunteer programs, contact Kelsey Guckenberger at kelsey@larche-portland.org
