UCANR

Reappointment

Reappointment runs from June 1 through July 31. The volunteers' tasks end June 30; coordinators' tasks end July 31. Use the information and resources provided below to help you through the reappointment process.

General MFP Reappointment Timeline & Tasks (updated 5/5/2026)

All UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteers must be reappointed by their County 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, Driver's License and Insurance Information (if driving as part of their volunteer duties), Waiver of Liability, and Preparing/Serving Food Release.

Reappointment Process

The reappointment process is mandatory for all UCCE Master Food Preservers including:

  • Active & Limited Active volunteers
    • First Year Master Food Preserver
    • Master Food Preserver
    • Gold Badge & Platinum

Reappointment includes three separate steps:

  1. Complete the annual reappointment quiz with a score of 85% or higher.
  2. Complete the five online reappointment forms.
  3. Pay the annual personal injury and accident insurance fee. (This payment may be made locally by individual volunteers or by the program; the process is determined by each program. The statewide office invoices each program.)

Reappointment Forms

Volunteers must complete paperwork using the online Volunteer Management System (VMS) appointment process or using paper documents.

Paper documents may be used in special circumstances when the volunteer cannot access VMS. Note: paper forms must be retained for 5 years before being destroyed. Access these paper files on the Coordinator internal drive. (To request access, please email either Kelsie or Sue.)

Reappointment Quiz

Volunteers are required to pass an annual reappointment quiz with a score of 85% or better. They have two attempts at passing the quiz. The study guide will be posted in the Links section on VMS. Coordinators can view the results in the reappointment survey/quiz.

  • 2026 materials coming soon

Hartford Insurance Information

For details about the insurance provided volunteers and how to submit a claim, visit https://ucanr.edu/site/anr-risk-services/hartford-volunteer-insurance. 

Reappointment Resources

Resources include:

  • Step-by-step processes for coordinators and volunteers
  • Sample reappointment status tracking log
  • Training materials for new coordinators
  • Instructions on how to create a credit card survey to collect insurance payments

Access these files on the Coordinator internal drive. (To request access, please email either Kelsie  or Sue.)

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