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Recruitment - Term of Office

Sample Wording

All (or certain) volunteer positions have a designated term of office, as defined in the position description. Extensions or renewals of terms of office will be reviewed and discussed with volunteer and staff at the conclusion of the term of office.

Why?

To avoid that certain volunteers dominate a position for a great length of time it can be beneficial to have a term of officeAvoids burn-out of volunteers and can also be a risk management tool to prevent volunteers from becoming too attached and too comfortable in a certain position

Key issues/procedures

If you have a limited terms of office can/should it be extended under certain circumstances?If so, what are the grounds for extending someone's term of office?Be careful when making exceptions as this may raise expectations with volunteers when their term expires.Which positions would require a term of office?

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