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Lives are changing at Shepherd's Gate

Three Ways You Can Help

Volunteer

Whether reading to children or building a picnic table, there are so many ways to volunteer at Shepherd's Gate. 

Give Financially

The work we do is only possible because of friends like you. Your support is changing lives in the Bay Area.

Donate Supplies

Women and children enter our program often with nothing but the clothes on their back. See how you can help.

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Join Our Amazing Team

Be a Light in Someone’s Darkest Moments

At Shepherd’s Gate, we believe in restoring hope to women and children in crisis. For over 40 years, we’ve provided a Christ-centered refuge where women break free from addiction, domestic violence, and homelessness—and step into the life God intended for them.
This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support.

We’re looking for someone passionate, compassionate, and called to serve to join our team as a Residential Coordinator. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support.

What You’ll Do:

🔹 Be a source of hope—support, encourage, and pray with women and children in the program.
🔹 Ensure the home is safe, structured, and aligned with program guidelines.
🔹 Lead with grace and accountability, helping women stay on track with their goals.
🔹 Drive residents to appointments and essential locations (company vehicle provided).
🔹 Foster healthy connections while maintaining strong personal boundaries.
🔹 Demonstrate values and the heart of Jesus in a Christ-centered community.
🔹 Provide spiritual and Biblical guidance to the women, children, staff, and volunteers.

Is This You?

✅ You have experience with domestic violence, addiction recovery,  or homelessness
✅ You have a personal relationship with Jesus and want to live out your faith in your work.
✅ You’re compassionate, adaptable, and able to lead with both kindness and accountability.
✅ You have a valid driver’s license (3+ years) and a clean driving record.
✅ You can lift up to 30 lbs. and meet the physical demands of the role.
✅ You’re teachable, flexible, and eager to grow in your calling.

Why Work at Shepherd’s Gate?

💛 Make an Eternal Impact – Your work changes lives through faith, love, and restoration.
Faith-Centered Culture – Supportive Christian environment where your beliefs are valued.
💼 Competitive Benefits – Full-time employees receive:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave
  • Some Overtime and Occasional Bonuses
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Legal Shield/ ID Theft
  • RightNow Media @ Work Access
  • Employee Discount at Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store

💰 Compensation: $19.00- $21.00 per hour

To Apply: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7064039

We’re looking for someone passionate, compassionate, and called to serve to join our team as a Residential Coordinator. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support.

What You’ll Do:

  • Support, encourage, and pray with the women and children in the program.
  • Demonstrate values and the heart of Jesus in a Christ-centered community.
  • Ensure the home is safe, structured, and aligned with program guidelines.
  • Help women stay on track with their goals, leading with grace and accountability.
  • Drive residents to appointments (company vehicle provided).
  • Foster healthy connections while maintaining strong personal boundaries.
  • Provide spiritual and Biblical guidance to the women, children, staff, and volunteers.

Job Requirements

  • Experience with domestic violence, addiction recovery, or homelessness services.
  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to live out your faith in your work.
  • You’re empathetic, adaptable, and able to lead with both kindness and accountability.
  • You’re teachable, flexible, and eager to grow in your calling.
  • Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and a clean driving record.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and meet the physical demands of the role.

Why Shepherd’s Gate?

Make an Eternal Impact – Your work changes lives through faith, love, and restoration.
Professional Development – Expert instruction and mentorship from experienced staff as well as ongoing, comprehensive training.
Faith-Centered Culture – Work in a supportive Christian environment where your beliefs are valued.

Not only will you see lives transformed – your own life will be too.
“Working as a Residential Coordinator has been an indescribable blessing. Every day I’m inspired by the courage and resilience of our residents. It’s an honor to be a part of what God is doing here.”
Current Residential Coordinator, Brentwood Campus

Competitive Benefits – Full-time employees receive:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave
  • Some Overtime and Occasional Bonuses
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Legal Shield/ ID Theft
  • RightNow Media @ Work Access
  • Employee Discount at Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store

Compensation: $19.00- $21.00 per hour

Click the link to Apply:  https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7064009

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7097875

Receptionist-Excellent learning environment with great opportunities.

About the position:

The Receptionist’s primary responsibility is to support the ministry’s administrative functions. The Receptionist is often the first point of contact for the public, donors, and prospective residents. They must exude professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail while handling a range of duties and interruptions throughout the workday. The Receptionist will support the Office and Facilities Coordinator.

  • Answer phones, monitor general voice mailbox, direct calls and messages to the appropriate person, or answer questions and provide resources.
  • Greet and determine appropriate outcomes for every campus visitor, directing walk-ins to the appropriate staff or resources. This could include visitors, donors, volunteers, vendors, and individuals in acute crisis and emergency response personnel.
  • Assist donors with receiving donations, electronic receipting, and recognizing social media opportunities.
  • Receive incoming packages, mail, and donations and move them to the appropriate locations as needed.
  • Maintain organization, supplies, and cleanliness of the main office, kitchen area, and restrooms
  • Perform clerical duties; maintain documents, spreadsheet reports, and calendars using (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, SharePoint, and Salesforce).
  • Occasionally drive to complete errands
  • Assist with staff events and meetings.

Requirements (not a complete job description of the job):

  • Education or experience working in an office setting is required. Please send a cover letter if you have more relevant experience not shown on your resume.
  • Ability to interact effectively in a supportive manner with all personnel of all backgrounds under stressful circumstances
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multitask and follow through until tasks are complete
  • Ability to write business correspondence, reports, and applications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
  • Drive as needed.
  • Must have a current California Driver’s license (min 3 yrs.), clean DMV report, and be able to drive Shepherd’s Gate’s vehicles.
  • Demonstrate a committed Christian faith.
  • Must pass a background investigation.
  • Schedule Monday – Thursday- Occasionally working Fridays or extra hours

Salary and Benefits:

The salary is $19.00 -$20.00 an hour.

Located in Livermore, CA.

Part-time employees

  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with match
  • Sick leave and PTO
  • Occasional Bonuses 
  • Mileage reimbursement (if needed) 
  • Legal Shield
  •  RightNow Media @work
  • Employee discount at our Thrift Store

How to apply: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7096329

Residential Assistant
Livermore, CA | Part-Time


Who We Are
At Shepherd’s Gate, we believe in restoring hope to women and children in crisis. For over 40 years, we’ve provided a Christ-centered, comprehensive, long-term refuge where women break free from addiction, domestic violence, and homelessness—and step into the life God intended for them. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women and children on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support. Is God calling you to this amazing ministry?

Not only will you see lives transformed – your own life will be too.
“Working as a Residential Coordinator has been an indescribable blessing. Every day I’m inspired by the courage and resilience of our residents. It’s an honor to be a part of what God is doing here.”
Current Residential Coordinator

We’re now looking for another passionate team member to serve as a Residential Assistant for our growing ministry on our Livermore campus.

This is an overnight, primarily sleeping position with a set schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 PM to 6 AM, with the potential of other shifts as needed. Responsibilities include securing the facility, setting alarms, occasional driving, and responding to the physical, emotional, and spiritual concerns of our residents as needed.

Job Description

As a Residential Assistant, you will support, encourage, and pray with the women and children in the program. You will demonstrate values and the heart of Jesus in a Christ-centered community. You will ensure the home is safe, structured, and aligned with program guidelines. You will help the women stay on track with their goals, leading with grace and accountability. You will foster healthy connections while maintaining strong personal and professional boundaries.

Essential Job Duties

The ideal candidate is capable, motivated, and willing to learn and grow as the position evolves. As a Residential Assistant- Livermore, you must be able to:

  • Work overnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10PM to 6AM, with potential of other shifts as needed
  • Responsible for securing the facility and setting the alarms in the evenings.
  • Provide spiritual and Biblical guidance by encouraging and praying with women, children, staff, and volunteers
  • Ability to supervise and hold the residents accountable for their program goals and assigned tasks
  • Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process, thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve
  • Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures, documentation, and schedules established by their supervisor
  • Occasionally drive residents to appointments – if needed (company vehicle provided)
  • Ability to support the ministry’s culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity
  • Adherence to Mandated Reporter policy and procedures

Please note that this list is not comprehensive and does not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Requirements

  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Teachable, flexible, and eager to grow
  • Occasionally able to work extra hours
  • Polite and professional behavior
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and clean driving record
  • Applicants for this position must be able to provide a negative drug test result.
  • Applicants will be subject to a background check

Competitive Benefits

  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with match
  • Sick leave and PTO
  • Occasional Bonuses
  • Mileage reimbursement (if needed)
  • Legal Shield
  • RightNow Media @ work
  • Employee discount at our New Life Thrift Store

Compensation: This position pays $20.00 / hour

To apply, click the link: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7102195

 

Stay Informed

Tour In Person

Come and see for yourself how you can support this amazing ministry that helps women and children heal.  Tours are available at our Brentwood and Livermore campus. To schedule a  tour, please email Marcie Senter by clicking the link below. We look forward to your visit and sharing Shepherd’s Gate with you!

Something for everyone

Ways You Can Help

Apply to Volunteer

Shepherd’s Gate wouldn’t exist without its network of faithful volunteers regularly assisting staff in Childcare, driving our women to crucial appointments, teaching classes, and organizing our pantry. Start your journey as an ongoing volunteer by clicking the application button below.

Two Locations

One Mission

Brentwood Campus

Livermore Campus

Make a Difference

Turn a story of addiction & abuse into one of hope & freedom for a woman in recovery

Buy Needs off our Amazon Wishlists

View needs for both our campuses through our Amazon Wish Lists. Items purchased will ship directly to Shepherd’s Gate. *All items purchased on Amazon will be allocated to the greatest area of need.

 

View needs through the Livermore Amazon Wish List and items purchased will ship directly to Shepherd’s Gate. *All items purchased on Amazon will be allocated to the greatest area of need.

For current pantry needs, contact Carol Aivagedis at caivagedis@shepherdsgate.org.

To help our office prepare for incoming donations, please schedule your delivery. For safety purposes, tables have been set up outside of our main office for contactless delivery.

1660 Portola Ave, Livermore, CA 94551

View needs through the Brentwood Amazon Wish List and items purchased will ship directly to Shepherd’s Gate. *All items purchased on Amazon will be allocated to the greatest area of need.

For current pantry needs, contact Tina Moore at tmoore@shepherdsgate.org.

To help our office prepare for incoming donations, please schedule your delivery. For safety purposes, tables have been set up outside of our main office for contactless delivery.

605 Sycamore Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513

Host a Collection Drive

Start your collection today. Click the button theme below to download the packet with everything you need to host a succesful drive. Don’t forget to schedule your delivery so staff can expect you!

For questions, please contact Shepherd’s Gate at shepgate@shepherdsgate.org.

Help Stock Our Pantry

For pantry needs, expand a section to browse ideas, download the flier below  or contact Carol Aivagedis at our Livermore Campus by emailing caivagedis@shepherdsgate.org or Tina Moore at our Brentwood Campus by emailing tmoore@shepherdsgate.org. You can safely drop-off these donations at the table at our front office or have them delivered by Amazon or other online vendors.

To help our office prepare for incoming donations, please schedule your delivery.  Click the link for a printable flyer listing current fresh and pantry needs

  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Oregano
  • Sweet Basil
  • Rosemary
  • Paprika
  • Sage
  • Bay Leaves
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning 
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Lemon Pepper
  • Grill Mates
  • Seasoning Salt
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking Soda
  • Vanilla Extract – Alcohol Free
  • Cake Mix
  • Brownie Mix
  • Cookie Mix
  • Olive Oil
  • Cocount Oil
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Canola Oil
  • Butter
  • Nutri Grain Bars
  • Belvita Breakfast Bars
  • Kind Breakfast Bars
  • Kind Breakfast Protein Bars
  • Nature’s Bakery Bars
  • Muffin Mix
  • Coffee & Creamer
  • Bottled Juice
  • Mayonnaise
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Sriracha
  • Soy Sauce
  • Hot Sauce
  • Salsa
  • Enchilada Sauce
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Honey
  • Chick-Fil-A Sauce
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Italian Dressing
  • Balsamic Vinaigrettes
  • Vinaigrette
  • Thousand Island Dressing
  • Caesar Dressing
  • Graham Crackers
  • Applesauce or Yogurt Squeeze Pouches
  • Peanut Butter Crackers
  • Individual Bags of Chips
  • Popcorn
  • Fruit Snacks
  • Fruit Cups
  • Protein Bars
  • Trail Mix
  • Juice Boxes
  • Diapers size 6
  • Training pants size 4T-5T
  • Gerber Puff Snacks
  • Gerber Yogurt Melts
  • Laundry Soap for Sensitive Skin
  • Aquaphor
  • Teething Relief
  • Potting Training Seat
  • 13 & 33 Gallon Trash Bags
  • Ziploc Bags All Sizes
  • Windex
  • Lysol
  • Pine-Sol
  • Dish Soap
  • Laundry Soap or Pods
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Aluminum Foil 
  • Ajax
  • Paper Plates
  • Sponges
  • Pillows
  • Unscented Body Lotion
  • Unscented Body Wash
  • Toenail & Fingernail Clippers
  • Tampons (plastic applicators)
  • Pads size 2-4
  • Facial Moisturizer
  • Hair Dye 

Purchase Needed Items off our Amazon Wishlists

View current needs for both our campuses through our Amazon Wish Lists below. Items purchased will ship directly to Shepherd’s Gate and will be allocated to the greatest area of need. 

You can safely drop off food-related items and things from our urgent needs list at the table outside of our front door on each campus. There is a receipt book or QR Code app for receipts.

Please take all other gentle used clothing and household items to our Thrift Store located at 4014 East Avenue, Livermore, CA.   

Thank you so much!

Corporate Matching Gifts

Did you know that your gift could be doubled for an even greater impact?  Many companies have matching gift programs for employee financial donations or volunteer hours.  Search your company below for more information. Here is Shepherd’s Gate 501 c3 nonprofit number for our company paperwork: 94-2902803. Also, you might need our main address that is 1660 Portola Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551. 

We are so grateful to you and your company!