Intro to Community Interpreting
Join us for a four-hour course covering the most basic foundational principles of community interpreting. Open to interpreters of all levels, Introduction to Community Interpreting is a training session meant for beginners in the field of interpreting but also serves as a great refresher course for already seasoned professionals who like to keep their foundational knowledge sharp. Those without prior experience are also welcome! IIB’s ONA Pathways Employment Coordinator, Mirvet Al Bassam will serve as course instructor.
Date: Wednesday June 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
If you can, please offer a donation of any amount you’d like to help cover the operating costs of our diverse departmental offerings, or even perhaps for an interpreter who cannot otherwise afford to pay for training.
Did you know? Interpreters need to be more than just multilingual. They also need to deliver professional and effective communication!
Interpreting requires several specific skills in addition to language competencies in order to deliver professional and effective communication.
With practical training, interpreters can become valuable partners, transforming communities!
Topics to include, but are not limited to:
– Basic interpreting skills
– Managing basic issues while interpreting
– Ethics, conduct, and professionalism
General Admission and Certificate of Completion: $50.00, $40.00 for current International Institute Interpreters
Registration does not guarantee receipt of one – you must attend live for the entire duration
Questions? Concerns? Email mbassam@iibuff.org
What time is the training taking place in your time zone? Use this link to convert the time of this training to your local time zone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
The session will be held live.
CANCELLATION AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Refunds/Cancellations: In the event that the class is cancelled by the International Institute, registration fees will be fully refunded.
The International Institute of Buffalo reserves the right to cancel a class due to limited enrollment or for other reasons two business days before the published start date. In case of cancellation, registration fees will be fully refunded.:
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*CEUs not offered. This course is purely for professional development purposes only. If you need CEUs to maintain certification, please contact your agency or a certifying body to find out if this course would qualify as an exception. We cannot answer any questions related to this matter.