In a volunteer organization, there is always a need to fill roles. Groups need leadership, administration, coordination of regular events, planning of special events, and lots of “warm bodies” to make everything go well. Since it can be a challenge to fill these roles, there is a tendency to call on a few select individuals again and again. This is an easy way out, but it leads to volunteer burnout and causes people to drop away from the cause.
The leadership lesson is touchy, but crucial: Move up, move over, then move on and make room for the next volunteer. They need a chance to lead, too.