All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. As a volunteer, there are many ways in which you can help. Conduct tours for visitors from all over the world detailing the architecture and explaining the Institute's work in layman's language. Guides may have a regularly scheduled time or volunteer on an on-call basis. Men, as well as women, serve as guides.
Training is provided.
Assist at the Salk reception desk, sell items in the gift shop, prepare large mailings, send out scientific reprints, work in the Institute Relations Office, and generally help wherever needed.