{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E1. Prepare for any meetings: \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen\u0027s the best time to meet with the team.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThink about what questions might be asked and how you\u0027ll reply, without sharing sensitive or confidential information.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHow you\u2019ll manage any negative comments and behaviour.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsider what support the Group might need to be able to keep the sections running. For example, find a replacement permit holder for an upcoming activity.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETip: You can use the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/constructive-conversations/\u0022 title=\u0022Constructive conversations\u0022\u003Econstructive conversations guide\u003C/a\u003E to prepare for meeting the team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2. Try to keep team discussions focussed on how to keep Scouts running locally. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E3. Talk to the team and explain: \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThat the person won\u2019t be volunteering for a while.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou might not be able to give timeframes, but you\u2019ll update them when you can.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou\u0027ll do the best you can to help them manage the impact of the situation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemind them of their Scout Values, our rules and that you\u2019ll not be able to share details about the situation because it\u2019s confidential.\u00A0 \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E4. With the team, make a list of the tasks that the suspended volunteer does.\u00A0Decide which of these tasks can be: \u00A0 \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003Ea) Delegated (ask someone else to do):For all the delegated tasks, make a list of who could do these tasks, then contact them to ask. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003Eb) Dumped (not done): For all the tasks that can be dumped, make sure you\u2019ve thought about the impact of not doing these tasks. Let people know that these tasks won\u2019t be done and that you\u0027ve considered what this might mean. Set a reminder to review these tasks in case they need to be picked up again. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003Ec) Delayed (not done for a short period of time): For all the tasks that can be delayed, decide how long they can be delayed for and let people know. Set a reminder to review these tasks, so that you\u2019ll have time to put a plan in place to get them done.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E5. Minimise opportunities for large gatherings, where comments and behaviour might become quite challenging.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E6. Think about what support or actions might be needed, if the actions of a suspended volunteer, start to have a negative impact on the running of Scouts. For example, if the suspended volunteer is involved in another organisation that gives grants or funding and Scouts applications are negatively affected because the suspended volunteer hasn\u2019t declared a conflict of interest. \u00A0If the volunteer works or volunteers for another organisation, let the safeguarding team know. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E7. 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