Luck of the draw is often used for non essential decisions. When volunteers are requested from a group, duty sticks are a common method of choosing. The number of sticks match the number in the group, with "duty" written on some. For example, in a group of five, if one volunteer is needed, someone will hold five sticks, with "duty" written on one. Each of the group then draws a stick, and the one drawing the "duty" stick is the volunteer. If two volunteers are needed, then two "duty" sticks will be used. The number of sticks used, and the number marked with "duty" will vary according to circumstances.