GUIDELINES FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES VOLUNTEERS 
PARTICIPATING ON FIELD PROJECTS 
It is imperative that the Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Program be 
advised of a volunteers intent to work on a field project. 
The following forms must be completed and returned to the Behind-the 
Scenes Volunteer Program prior to the volunteer's departure for the 
field project: 
"Registration Form for Volunteer Field Project" (to be completed 
by the volunteer). The registration form must include the 
volunteer's duties while in the field, the volunteer*s business/ 
volunteer experience and special skills relative to the field 
project, the exact duration (excluding travel time to and from 
the field project location), and the name of the Smithsonian 
field supervisor. 
"Project Description for Volunteers Working in the Field" (to be 
completed by the Smithsonian field supervisor). The project 
description must include the location of work, the exact duration 
(excluding travel time to and from the field project location), and 
the volunteer's business/volunteer experience and special skills 
relative to the field project. The department chairman's signature 
must be included on this form. 
A time and attendance sheet must be maintained by the volunteer 
while in the field and must be returned to the Behind-the-scenes 
Volunteer Program upon completion of the project. 
The Office of the General Counsel advises that all volunteers must 
work under the direct supervision of Smithsonian paid staff. 
If you have any questions concerning these guidelines or need 
additional forms please contact the Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer 
Program at 357-2987. 
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