Harassment

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated within the museum facilities.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Insulting or derogatory statements about an individual, whether they are present or not.
• Vulgar or inappropriate language.
• Negative remarks related to any race, sex, gender, religion, political affiliation, or other topic which can be deemed related or impactful to an individual’s identity or beliefs.
• Statements, comments, or insinuations of a sexual or inappropriate nature.
• Unwanted physical contact or near-contact.
• Stalking or continual unwanted attention.
• Pressuring or repeatedly asking an individual for information of a personal nature.

Sometimes innocent conversations between volunteers will stray into topics which may come close to violating this rule.  Honest and open dialogue is important for education and social betterment, however volunteers are expected to use discretion.

• Do not hold such conversations when guests are present, and immediately cease the conversation if anyone participating expresses discomfort or offense from the discussion.
• Certain conversations may be held with guests in this regard as long as they relate to the topics of our museum exhibits.

Guests

These rules apply to volunteers as well as guests.

If a guests is harassing volunteers or other guests in any way, museum volunteers may provide a warning or ask the guest to leave our property without a refund.  Problematic guests may require volunteers to contact the Executive Director for resolution.

If a harassing guest becomes violent or belligerent, refer to the training or “red book” emergency policies for violent altercation.  Do not aggravate or provoke potentially violent individuals.  If you feel in danger you may remove yourself from the area and/or call the executive director.  If you feel you are in immediate danger and have no other option you may contact emergency services.