UCANR

Reappointment

Screenshot of VMS Reappointment pop-up displaying three required volunteer releases and the status of each release. Each release is marked 'Please complete!' in red text, indicating that the releases have not yet been signed for the upcoming Program Year.
Screenshot of VMS Reappointment pop-up displaying three required volunteer releases and the status of each release. In this case, each release is marked "Please complete!" in red text indicating that these releases have not yet been signed for the upcoming Program Year.

Per the UC Master Gardener Program Administrative Handbook, reappointment runs from June 1 through July 31. Reappointment resources, timeline, and responsibilities are outlined on this page.

All UC Master Gardener volunteers must be reappointed by their County/Area Director annually to remain active in the program and to continue acting as agents of the university. Volunteers are independently and personally responsible for meeting all administrative requirements necessary to secure reappointment by correctly submitting the following: Annual Agreement, Code of Conduct, and Driver's License and Insurance Information.

Reappointment Process

The reappointment process is mandatory for all UC Master Gardeners with the following statuses and achievements:

  • Active and Limited Active
    • First Year Master Gardener
    • Master Gardener
    • Gold Badge
    • Platinum Badge

Note: Be sure to change all Trainees to First Year Master Gardeners in VMS following their certification and graduation. VMS will not prompt Trainees to reappoint unless their status is updated to First Year Master Gardener.

Reappointment Forms

Completion of reappointment using the online Volunteer Management System (VMS) is preferred. Paper documents should be made available to volunteers upon request.

Volunteer Management System (VMS)

Paper documents

Reappointment Support Materials

Guides

Templates

Script

Letters

Emails and VMS Messages

Transfer-specific

In-state

Out-of-state

For guidance on out-of-state transfers, contact the Volunteer and Community Engagement Team.

General Admin

Admin Training on Reappointment

A reappointment webinar for UC Master Gardener Program staff, academics, and volunteers managing reappointment will be held on April 30, 2026, 1–2:15 p.m. Zoom information has been shared with UC ANR personnel via email and Collaborative Tools. This webinar will be recorded and posted for viewing.

2026 Reappointment Office Hours

Office hours will be hosted weekly on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 9–10 a.m. from May through August. UC Master Gardener Program staff, academics, and volunteers managing reappointment are welcome. Zoom information has been shared with UC ANR personnel via email and Collaborative Tools.

MayJuneJulyAugust
May 12, 9–10 a.m.June 9, 9–10 a.m.July 14, 9–10 a.m.Aug. 11, 9–10 a.m.
May 26, 9–10 a.m.June 23, 9–10 a.m.July 28, 9–10 a.m.Aug. 25, 9–10 a.m.

Questions

Contact the Volunteer and Community Engagement Team.

Source URL: https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardener-coordinators/reappointment