{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom January 2022, line managers have the option to offer the role of Retired Member to those who are no longer able (for any reason) to continue their active service, but want to retain an attachment to the movement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe purpose of this role is to recognise the value of those volunteers who have given the movement fantastic service over many years, and allow them to continue to attend events such as AGMs, leader gatherings and awards ceremonies.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWho can be offered the Retired Member role\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EDistrict and County/Area/Region Lead Volunteers can offer the Retired Member role to volunteers who follow \u003Cspan style=\u0022text-decoration: underline;\u0022\u003EALL\u003C/span\u003E the conditions below:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave had a minimum of 10 years of service\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWish to retire from all other Scouting roles - the Retired Member role must be the person\u2019s ONLY role in the organisation\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo not expect to be active at any point in the future\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ERole description\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis role is a \u2018non-Member\u2019 role. It will not accrue service years.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe role isn\u0027t a temporary alternative to suspending a volunteer with overdue learning, and should not be used for any volunteer who will continue to have any responsibility for young people nor any trustee responsibilities. It only allows for supervised access to young people and with no involvement in residential/nights away activity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Retired Member can attend occasional events, for example a District or County/ Area/ Region AGMs (in a non-voting capacity), an Awards ceremony organised by District or County/ Area/ Region, or as an (escorted) visitor to a District or County/ Area/ Region Camp.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Retired Member would normally be dressed casually, though will be permitted to wear the then-current uniform when attending these occasional events.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe role is only available at District or County/ Area/ Region level, and its line manager is the District or County/ Area/ Region (Scotland) Lead Volunteer. Local arrangements could be made in this regard.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ELearning requirements\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ERetired Members have no learning obligations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EInsurance for Retired Members\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ELike other \u0027non-Member\u0027 roles, Retired Members will not be automatically covered by the Scouts\u2019 \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/scout-insurance/accident-medical-insurance\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPersonal Accident and Medical Expenses insurance\u003C/a\u003E. Local Scouting can purchase \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/node/187\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eadditional cover for Retired Members\u003C/a\u003E in the same way as for occasional helpers. Please note that the benefits level differ for individuals over 70 years old.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf Retired Members attend organised Scouting activities, they would be covered by The Scout Association\u2019s Public Liability policy. Similarly, if they sustain an injury or their personal property is damaged due to the negligence of the Scout Group, they could make a claim against the Public Liability policy.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EGood Service Awards for Retired Members\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ERetired Members are not eligible for Good Service Awards, as they don\u0027t accrue service.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease read the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/fast-track-posthumous-and-retired-member-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Fast track, posthumous and retired member awards\u0022\u003ERetired Members awards webpage\u003C/a\u003E for more information.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"The Retired Member role is a tool for line managers to use when managing volunteers who wish to retire from all other roles in Scouts","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"15 July 2023","reviewDate":"28/01/2022","redirectUrl":"","id":47134,"nodeName":"Retired Member","title":"Retired Member","type":"contentPage","image":{"url":"/media/10478/scouts-logo.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db789232a4a190","caption":"Scouts Logo","type":"jpg","size":30784,"width":800,"height":450,"altText":"The Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Retired Member","headerSubTitle":"A tool for members who wish to retire from all other roles","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"0061ce","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"The Retired Member role is a tool for line managers to use when managing volunteers who wish to retire from all other roles in Scouts","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NzEzNCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/retired-member/"}