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UC Master Gardener Coordinators

Reappointment

Per the UC Master Gardener Program Administrative Handbook  reappointment runs from June 1 through July 31.  Use the reappointment resources below to learn more about the reappointment process, timeline and responsibilities.

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 Home screen notice
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.

Reappointment Process

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

  • 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/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

Transfer-specific

In-state

Out-of-state

For guidance on Out-of-State transfers, please contact a member of 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 Apr 30, 2026 @ 1-2:15 PM. Zoom information has been shared with UCANR 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 Tuesdays at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM from May through August. UC Master Gardener Program staff, academics, and volunteers managing reappointment are welcome. Zoom information has been shared with UCANR personnel via email and Collaborative Tools. 

MayJuneJulyAugust
May 5, 9-10 AMJun 2, 9-10 AMJul 1, 9-10 AMAug 4, 9-10 AM
May 12, 9-10 AMJun 9, 9-10 AMJul 8, 9-10 AMAug 11, 9-10 AM
May 19, 9-10 AMJun 16, 9-10 AMJul 15, 9-10 AMAug 18, 9-10 AM
May 26, 9-10 AMJun 23, 9-10 AMJul 21, 9-10 AMAug. 25, 9-10 AM
  Jul 28, 9-10 AM 

Questions? 

Please contact the Volunteer and Community Engagement Team.