Activity during retirement

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I am hoping to volunteer some time to my current employer (North Kent College) when I retire later this year. I am exploring 'semi-professional' arrangements -- if there are any. Has anyone experience of similar positions?

Chris Pearson · Accepted Answer

I have been, in effect, on a zero-hours contract since I retired from full-time work. 
 There are a number of things to consider. 
 If you remain an employee (for example, on a zero-hours contract) the general arrangement should be similar to now. 
 Another possibility would be self-employment contracting to work from time to time. The potential pitfall of this is you would be very sensible to have personal liability/professional indemnity insurance. Then you would have to consider who pays for it. 
 "Volunteer" and "'semi-professional'" suggest less than the going rate. 
 Lastly, don't forget car insurance. Nowadays it seems to be social, domestic, and pleasure; and commuting. You may wish to consider how your new arrangements might affect that.

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