Do not complete this online application until the volunteer status has been approved.

Volunteers at STRI take part in the Smithsonian's Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Program. Opportunities may be available in a variety of areas: scientific, educational and administrative. Volunteers provide a service to the Institution and do not receive any payment. Although volunteers may derive many of the same educational and enrichment benefits as interns, their efforts are viewed primarily as contributions to the on-going work of the institution. The majority of volunteer assignments are of an indefinite duration and involve a minimum weekly commitment.

Interested candidates should fill out the Volunteer Form and fax or email it to the Visitor's Services Office (VSO) at the address below (The application form is available from the applications page). The VSO does not provide the volunteer with funds for living expenses. Most assignments have an indefinite duration and involve a minimum weekly commitment.

Do not complete the online volunteer application form until you have been notified to which researcher and/or project you will be adhering to.

For more information

From inside the US
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Visitor's Services OfficesOffice
Unit 0948, APO AA 34002-0948 (within US)

From outside of US
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Apartado 0843-03092, Balboa Panama

Attention:
Visitor Services Office
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Tel: +507 212-8274
Fax: +507 212-8148
E-mail: STRIRegistration@si.edu