The challenge faced by volunteer turnover within WUSC

Every year, WUSC committees around Canada undergo some form of change in membership. Individuals may change roles within the organization or new replacements may enter. As with any organization, its effectiveness is only as good as its membership, so it comes as no surprise that there are concerns when there is a majority turnover of membership within WUSC.

As you will see in the video, one of the challenges faced by majority turnover is the great loss of valuable volunteer experience. New members who take on executive positions are at a slight disadvantage if they have little to no experience working beside their predecessors. While many positions are “learn-as-you-go” and can readily accommodate new and enthusiastic members, areas such as the Student Refugee Program, which has tremendous responsibilities, require quick transfer of knowledge so that progress is not slowed.

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