Abstract
If you have been a professional for any length of time, you have probably been offered plenty of volunteer opportunities. Being asked to review manuscripts for journals, organize a session for a professional conference, or serve on a committee for your department, organization, or professional society can be flattering and possibly beneficial. But before you accept, make sure you critically evaluate the offer. What are you being asked to do? Make sure you understand your role. What will your responsibilities be and for how long? How much time will it take each week? Who will be responsible for other parts of the project, and have they already committed? Is there a term limit or other defined endpoint, or will you be responsible for finding your own successor? It may be a good idea to ask a friend or colleague who has done this how much time and effort are really
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