Ten Steps for Establishing a Succession Plan Addressing Volunteer Disengagement

Authors

Laura Brumbaugh Robertson, University of Arkansas

Volume

58

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.58.06.25

Abstract

What happens when volunteers disengage from an Extension program? What steps should Extension professionals take to fill a vacated role? There is a robust amount of research regarding best retention practices once volunteers are plugged into a program. However, there is a gap in current volunteer literature regarding practical applications to prepare existing volunteers to take on new roles. Incorporating proven strategies through practical applications would allow Extension professionals to address volunteer disengagement before it happens. Extension professionals can consider 10 steps to develop a succession plan to address volunteer disengagement.

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Recommended Citation

Robertson, L. B. (2020). Ten Steps for Establishing a Succession Plan Addressing Volunteer Disengagement. The Journal of Extension, 58(6), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.06.25