General Information
Over 350 people with developmental disabilities receive services from GSC within California. An ever-expanding array of programs and services are offered in Orange County, Apple Valley, Victorville, Bakersfield, Visalia, Redding, Porterville, Fresno, Clovis and Fremont, California. A continuum of supports are provided through various types of residential homes, apartments and supported living services. Clients develop independent living skills through participation in day programs, job training and vocational opportunities, recreational activities and outings and community integration.

Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to work with clients on a one-to-one basis. Activities may include taking clients to church, teaching specialized skills, going for walks and just being a friend. Volunteers also may assist in the regional offices doing filing, answering the telephone, doing computer input and many other jobs. The "Adopt-A-Home" program is another great way to partner with Good Shepherd Communities in this region.

Coming Events
For coming events in this region, please click on What's New in the menu.

Employment
Employment opportunities are available for both part-time and full-time positions, including flexible hours and graveyard shifts. Please refer to the Employment section in the menu.

Contact
For information about the California region, please contact Southern California Regional Director Cyndee Albertson at (949) 855-8056 or Central California Regional Director Cheri Taylor at (559) 791-2003.

General Information
Approximately 300 people with developmental disabilities receive services within the Northwest Region in residential homes, duplexes, triplexes and apartments. These residences are located in Cornelius, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Aloha, Beaverton, Portland, Gresham, Clackamas, and Tualatin, OR, Renton, WA and Redding, CA. Services consist of 24-hour supervision in residential homes and apartments, and supported living and semi-independent living programs. Some of the clients work at jobs in their surrounding communities. They are employed in local restaurants, nurseries, grocery stores, hospitals, sheltered workshops and they do newspaper delivery. The Northwest Region also has the Work Activity Center in our downtown Portland offices that provides employment opportunities for approximately 30 individuals. An alternative to employment programs, involving recreational and leisure activities, also is offered for those clients who are retired or do not wish to work.

Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to work with clients on a one-to-one basis. Activities may include taking clients to church, teaching specialized skills, going for walks and just being a friend. Volunteers also may assist in the regional office doing filing, answering the telephone, doing computer input and many other jobs. The "Adopt-A-Home" program is another great way to partner with Good Shepherd Communities in this region.

Coming Events
For coming events in this region, please click on What's New in the menu.

Contact
For information about the Northwest Region, volunteer opportunities or procedures for referrals to Good Shepherd Communities programs in this region, please contact Kelly Thran at (503) 225-1640.

General Information
Approximately 150 people with developmental disabilities receive services within the Colorado Region. In Littleton, there are 10 residential homes, 13 apartment settings and 18 host homes. There is one residential home, two apartment settings and one host home in Fort Collins. A total of 180 staff work in this region.

Volunteers
There are many volunteer opportunities in which you can build relationships with people who have disabilities. Some examples include taking clients on outings, going for walks, and just being a friend. Volunteers also can assist the resource development director with fundraising events and the Chaplaincy staff with spiritual life activities. The "Adopt-A-Home" program is another great way to partner with Good Shepherd Communities in this region.

Coming Events
For coming events in this region, please click on What's New in the menu..

Contact
For information about the Colorado Region, volunteers opportunities or procedures for referrals to Good Shepherd Communities programs in this region, please call Glenn Hagen at (303) 795-2061.