Our Volunteer Caregivers commit to one year of service. This commitment includes one weekly shift of five hours (morning, afternoon, or evening), one day per week (weekdays and weekends). Shift assignments are the same week-to-week. In addition, Volunteer Caregivers commit to participating in monthly Community Meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm. We invite all volunteers to twice-yearly meditation retreats with a teacher from one of many spiritual traditions. During the first six months of service, volunteers must also attend all additional training sessions.