Code of conduct for Volunteers at Holgate Windmill
All volunteers must read and be familiar with the HWPS Health and Safety policies and the
procedures for operating any part of the mill they may be involved with.
Volunteers must treat each other and all visitors with respect, regardless of race, ethnic
origin, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age or mental capacity, with due regard
for current legislation.
Volunteers must recognise the potential dangers of working in the mill. Anyone suffering
from vertigo or balance problems should not enter the cap. They should also be aware of
any short or long-term health issues which might endanger themselves or others. They
should not be in the mill while suffering from a virus or other infectious disease, nor for 48
hours after suffering from sickness / diarrhoea.
No one should be working in the mill while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
medications affecting the ability to operate machinery.
No volunteer should be under pressure to do any task with which they are not comfortable.
Volunteers have a right to be introduced to and trained to do any task in the mill which is
within their capability. Volunteers engaged in milling and / or maintenance should complete
the online Experience Log to track their learning and experience of working in the mill.
Any volunteer who feels they have been abused or harassed in any way by any other
member of HWPS should report this to the Chair, the Vice Chair or any other Trustee.
Unaccompanied children under 16 are not allowed into the mill. Children and school groups
must always be with a parent, teacher or guardian, who will be responsible for good
behaviour and compliance with the rules for visitors.
Volunteers should never be alone with a visiting child / children.
If you think a child needs your help getting round the mill, be sure the accompanying adult
agrees to this.
Schools and other young people’s organisations visiting the mill will receive a copy of our
risk assessment for schools.
This code of conduct also applies to contractors who work, from time to time, in the mill.
Version 2.0 January 2026