Welcome to the 20-hour Introduction to Community Interpretation, a dynamic and inclusive program crafted for bilingual community members interested in developing or refining their interpretation skills. This workshop is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical tools necessary to provide quality interpretation services across a spectrum of community settings, including schools, non-profits, social services, faith-based organizations, and more.

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Topics covered:

• Interpretation overview

• Ethics and standards of practice

• Modes of interpretation

• Language Justice

• Protocols, best practices and resources

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Session offered in Spring 2025

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As a trained, qualified and seasoned professional interpreter, I provide individual coaching services for interpreters of all levels. Coaching sessions are an investment in personnel and involve observation in meetings and then debrief sessions. There is nothing quite like the work that we do as interpreters. There are moments where all the elements are in sync, our memory is in great shape and our vocabulary just flows, and there are also moments where we forget words, we are easily flustered by the environment and we lose control of the flow of communication. It is important to acknowledge all of these experiences and there is no better way to improve than through feedback from real world situations Coaching will involve observation, evaluation and conversation, skill review and suggestions for further learning and application of skill sets.

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Call 805 420-8409 or email lena@bridgingvoices.net for pricing and scheduling.