Saturday is a full day of interaction with the residents under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Therapists. Client interaction continues Sunday morning and, prior to departure, there is a brief wrap-up session which allows for a discussion and evaluation of the weekend. This program offers a volunteer the option of earning university credit OR participating as a volunteer strictly for the experience. All volunteers whether enrolled for credit or not are required to write a two page reaction paper and turn in TWO typed copies one week after they return from the trip. Transportation, Food, and Lodging Carpool arrangements are organized by CAVE staff with volunteers sharing the cost of gas.
Lodging is provided on hospital grounds.
Volunteers and their group leaders go out to dinner or to a movie Saturday evening therefore, some spending money is recommended. To keep costs to a minimum, volunteers are encouraged to bring snacks and food for meals. The Sonoma residents eagerly look forward to weekend visits from CAVE volunteers. If a volunteer cancels, it is more than an inconvenience - it is a disappointment for the residents. Limited space on these trips also means that a cancellation prevents another interested volunteer from going.