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# Leaving or Stepping Back

It's normal for you not to be able to commit to volunteering at some point!&#x20;

If you plan to take a short-term or long-term break from volunteering, you should tell your regional volunteer team so they can plan accordingly.&#x20;

If you are part of any CYF Google Groups, please remove yourself. You can always be readded upon return. We need to do this mainly for data/privacy and account number restrictions.&#x20;

If you are stepping back long-term, please get in touch with a [CYF Global Facilitator](https://codeyourfuture.io/meet-the-team/) so we can deactivate your Slack account. Don't worry, we can reactivate your account easily if you return!&#x20;

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