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Internship Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in Network Interpreting Service's Internship Program?
The Internship Program provides an opportunity for recent Interpreter Training Program graduates as well as working interpreters working less than a year to provide a bridge from the classroom to the professional world of interpreting.
How long does the Internship last?
The Internship is customized to your schedule. For those who work full-time, the internship will last longer than those who are available during the day.
Who writes the letters of recommendation and what should they include?
Ideally, letters of recommendation should be from people who are familiar with your interpreting abilities such as consumers, interpreter coordinators, previous mentors or instructors. They can also be from employers who can speak from experience about your professionalism, work habits, etc. They should include contact information so that Network Interpreting Service can contact the individual if further information is needed.
I would like to learn American Sign Language (ASL.) Should I apply for the Internship?
No. The internship is not a training program. For a list of Interpreter Training Programs visit the RID web page. Depending on the area where you live, you could check out local Deaf organizations; contact local colleges for information on ASL classes and sign language clubs; and, definitely, ask Deaf people you know for suggestions.
I am interested in the Internship, but am not able to relocate to the San Diego area. Does NIS offer the program outside of the San Diego area?
No. Although we provide interpreting services throughout the western United States, San Diego is the home of NIS and needs to use the resources and variety of assignments to make the program successful.
If I am a participant in the program, does that mean I will shadow another interpreter?
NIS’s Internship Program is a hands-on experiential program. All participants are expected to have entry level or better interpreting skills. As scheduling allows, you will have opportunities to observe other NIS staff and freelance interpreters in various situations.
Couldn’t find your question or answer in the FAQ’s? Please contact us at internship@networkinterpretingservice.com.
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Network Interpreting Service coordinates and supplies American Sign Language interpreting services in the United States for medical, government, legal, educational, business, convention, and personal settings. Our services are uniquely focused in California, (San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, Temecula, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Atascadero, Central Coast, San Luis Obispo), Central Illinois (Springfield, Jacksonville, Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Peoria) Northern Nevada (Reno, Carson City, Fernley, Elko), Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, Sedona, Williams, Winslow), Idaho, (Boise, Twin Falls, Gooding, Burley, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Coeur d' Alene) Utah (Salt Lake City, Ogden, Orem, Provo). We are continuing to expand and we do have resources available beyond these geographical areas of focus. We use a balance of staff and freelance ASL interpreters to meet our objective of outstanding service. NIS is an Organizational Member of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and we have highly skilled RID certified interpreters on staff. Please interact with us, through the links above, and let us know how we can serve you.
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