The L’Arche Kilkenny Community invites Assistants to come and share life with people with intellectual disabilities, building a community where everyone is valued regardless of ability, creed or culture.
Website: https://larche.ie/kilkenny/
Job Descriptions
The L’Arche Kilkenny Community invites Assistants to come and share life with people with intellectual disabilities, building a community where everyone is valued regardless of ability, creed or culture. The L’Arche Kilkenny Community consists of four houses plus four independent-living chalets in and near a small town and in a village. One of the houses is a rest house for assistants and there is a space for training or meetings. In addition, there is a craft workshop, a garden, and a culinary life skills project.
Requirements include openness to living with people of varying abilities in a community where difference is seen as a gift; acceptance of people of different cultures, social origins, and practices; openness to relationship and respect for dignity; and a sense of responsibility, flexibility, and friendliness. Prior experience and a driver’s license are helpful but not essential.
Learn more about L’Arche International.
Cafe L’Arche Kilkenny on Facebook.
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