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title: "Leaving a Project: Please Consider the Timing"
description: "When You Can't Continue Your Participation"
url: https://support.kohatree.co.nz/en/articles/9-leaving-a-project-please-consider-the-timing
collection: "Getting Started"
updated: 2025-12-12
language: en
---

# Leaving a Project: Please Consider the Timing

When You Can't Continue Your Participation

We understand that sometimes circumstances change and you might need to leave a project. Here's how to do this thoughtfully.

### How to Leave

**The Process:**

-   Click "Leave project" on your project summary page
    
-   Confirm your decision
    
-   Your matched recipients will be returned to the pool for re-matching
    

### Critical Timing Considerations

**Please Don't Leave at the Last Minute:** If you leave a project close to the gift delivery deadline, it becomes very difficult for us to find someone else to provide that koha. This could mean a child misses out on receiving a gift.

**Best Practice:**

-   Leave as early as possible if you know you can't participate
    
-   Consider the drop-off dates shown on your project summary
    
-   Remember that our organisers are volunteers who need time to find replacement gifters
    

**Alternative Options:**

-   Before leaving completely, consider if you could ask whānau or friends to help fulfill your commitment
    
-   Check if reducing your koha number (Give Less) might be more manageable than leaving entirely
    

_We understand that life happens, but please help us ensure no tamariki (children) miss out by giving us as much notice as possible._