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There are a variety of opportunities both within the Rochester area as well as across the country that will help you to satisfy your practicum requirements. Some opportunities are paid, while others are unpaid. Some opportunities will cover living expenses such as housing, food, or moving costs. There is also the chance that some of these opportunities turn into full time employment. Please meet with the Practicum Coordinator to discuss these opportunities if you are interested.
Paid Mentorship/Internship Opportunities
Paid Mentorship/Internship Opportunities
Rochester Institute of Technology – Department of Access Services (Rochester, NY)
Rochester Institute of Technology – Department of Access Services (Rochester, NY)
Student interpreter development program supporting emerging interpreters working in postsecondary environments.
DAS Student Interpreter Development
https://www.rit.edu/ntid/das/student-interpreter-development
Keystone Interpreting Solutions (Rochester, NY)
Keystone Interpreting Solutions (Rochester, NY)
Interpreter internship opportunities focused on skill development and mentoring in community settings.
https://keystoneinterpreting.com/careers
Partners Interpreting (Boston, MA)
Partners Interpreting (Boston, MA)
Mentorship and internship opportunities in community settings that may include housing or financial compensation depending on the program.
Careers – Partners Interpreting
https://www.partnersinterpreting.com/careers
Interpretek (Rochester, NY)
Interpretek (Rochester, NY)
The Bridge to Work Program provides professional development and mentorship opportunities for emerging interpreters in community, K-12, and higher education settings.
Bridge to Work – Interpretek
https://interpretek.com/bridge-to-work
Alaska State School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Anchorage, AK)
Alaska State School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Anchorage, AK)
Educational interpreting internship opportunities within a Deaf school setting.
https://www.asdk12.org/Domain/1186
Flamingo Interpreting (New York City, NY)
Flamingo Interpreting (New York City, NY)
Career opportunities and internship pathways in community interpreting.
https://flamingointerpreting.com/careers
Service Bridges (Buffalo, NY)
Service Bridges (Buffalo, NY)
Mentorship and interpreting opportunities within community interpreting services.
Whole Me Inc. (Syracuse, NY)
Whole Me Inc. (Syracuse, NY)
Community interpreting organization supporting interpreter development in community settings.
Aurora of Central New York (Syracuse, NY)
Aurora of Central New York (Syracuse, NY)
Interpreter development opportunities working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in community settings.
Heritage Interpreting (Ohio)
Heritage Interpreting (Ohio)
Interpreter internship program focused on skill development and mentorship. You can expect to observe and interpret virtual and in-person assignments. Heritage Interpreting provides services in a variety of industries, including higher education, government, non-profit, corporate, medical, mental health, and community interpreting.
https://heritageinterpreting.com/internship
Cirrus Interpreting (Florida – K–12 Focus)
Cirrus Interpreting (Florida – K–12 Focus)
Educational interpreting opportunities working within K–12 settings.
Educational Interpreting Experts | Cirrus Inc.
https://cirrusinterpreting.com
Hands Up Communications (Ocala, FL)
Hands Up Communications (Ocala, FL)
Structured Interpreter Internship Program designed for developing interpreters. Interns may gain experience in a variety of professional settings including education, medical, community, and business environments.
https://www.handsupcommunications.com/internship-program
AIBIDS – Mentored Interpreting Experience
AIBIDS – Mentored Interpreting Experience
The AIBIDS program is unique among STEM research experiences for undergraduates in that the program provides one ASL interpreting student the opportunity to receive a mentored experience on the AIBIDS interpreting team for the summer
Rose Sign Language
Rose Sign Language
Rose Sign Language provides community interpreting services throughout Colorado, including Denver and the metro area, Boulder, Brighton, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Monument, Pueblo and more. Candidates should live in the Denver Colorado metro area, have reliable transportation, phone, and internet access, and be prepared to provide letter of interest, resume, and references. Background checks will be required for some work sites and candidate should be able to pass these checks.
The Rose Professional Internship Program - Rose Sign Language Interpreting
Unpaid Mentorship/Internship Opportunities
Unpaid Mentorship/Internship Opportunities
University of Rochester Medical Center (Rochester, NY)
University of Rochester Medical Center (Rochester, NY)
Practicum opportunities to observe and interpret in healthcare and healthcare education settings.
Interpreter Services - Strong Memorial Hospital - University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY)
Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY)
Language Assistance & Interpretation | Rochester Regional Health
Monroe #1 BOCES (Rochester, NY)
Monroe #1 BOCES (Rochester, NY)
Practicum opportunities to observe and interpret in K-12 settings.
Contact Andreana Durkin: andreana_durkin@boces.monroe.edu
Access Interpreting (Washington, DC)
Access Interpreting (Washington, DC)
Internship opportunities supporting interpreting experience in community settings.
https://accessinterpreting.com/join-us
RGC Access (Albuquerque, NM)
RGC Access (Albuquerque, NM)
Interpreter internship and mentoring opportunities in community settings.
https://www.rgcaccess.com/work-with-us
Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind
Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind
The ARDB Interpreter intenship is an immersive, growth-focused expeirenced designed for students ready to move beyond the classroom. While ARDB is a school, the internship goes far beyond tradiational educational interpreting. We offer a unique environment where medical, legal, civic, mental health, and educational interpreting all happen in once place.
Housing is offered in our on-campus apartments to all out of state interns free of charge. These apartments are college-style in that each bedroom is private and locks but there are a shared living room and kitchen. All apartments are located away from students and minors. We also allow interns to eat with our students in the cafeteria for breakfast, lunch, and dinner free of charge.
For paid opportunities we can sign the interns up to be bus chaperones on Sundays and Fridays, and they can work extra-help positions like assisting in fieldtrips. We are willing to sponsor interns who show dedication to the profession and adequate skill level to take the Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST). Upon successful completion and receiving a level, they will be eligible to obtain their Arkansas interpreting license, in turn they're then eligible for paid interpreting assignments with us and as a contract interpreter with our partner agencies.
Contact Cora Majan for more information: Cora.Majan@ade.arkansas.gov
Inclusive Interpreting
Inclusive Interpreting
Internship program designed specifically for student interpreters in community settings.
https://inclusiveinterpreting.com
SignNexus – BIPOC Interpreter Mentorship Program (New York City, NY)
SignNexus – BIPOC Interpreter Mentorship Program (New York City, NY)
Mentorship program supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) interpreters entering the field.
https://signnexus.com/opportunities/bipoc-mentorship
Deaf Camps, Inc. (Maryland)
Deaf Camps, Inc. (Maryland)
Volunteer and internship opportunities supporting Deaf youth programs.
CORE Interpreting – CIL Jacksonville (Florida)
CORE Interpreting – CIL Jacksonville (Florida)
Structured mentoring program for developing interpreters. The program provides a semi-structured setting where experienced interpreters support the growth of novice working interpreters through one-on-one mentoring, pro bono interpreting experiences, and workshops.
CORE Interpreter Mentoring Program - CIL Jacksonville
ASLIS (Golden Valley, MN)
ASLIS (Golden Valley, MN)
Interpreter internship program with mentorship and professional development. This is a freelance internship so the intern can expect to experience a variety of settings. Some experiences may include; post-secondary education, business, community/county, medical, and theatrical/performance. Note: not all situations or locations will allow interns.
Our Internship Program | ASLIS
SLUSA Interpreting (Virginia)
SLUSA Interpreting (Virginia)
Student programs and mentorship opportunities in community settings.
https://slusainc.com/student-programs
Maryland School for the Deaf (Maryland)
Maryland School for the Deaf (Maryland)
Internship and volunteer opportunities in an educational setting.
https://www.msd.edu/internships
Level Up ASL Interpreter Mentorship Program (LAMP)
Level Up ASL Interpreter Mentorship Program (LAMP)
Professional mentorship program focused on interpreter skill advancement. “Level Up” offer a structure pathway to refine your skills, gain valuable industry insights, and achieve higher certification levels, ensuring you stand out in a competitive market. Partner with us to accelerate your professional growth and solidify your position as a leading ASL interpreter.
https://lampinterpreters.org/education-training-services/level-up-asl-interpreter-mentorship-program
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (Seattle, WA)
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (Seattle, WA)
Interpreter mentorship opportunities within Deaf services in community settings.
Alabama Department of Health Deaf Services (Montgomery, AL)
Alabama Department of Health Deaf Services (Montgomery, AL)
Practicum opportunities to observe and interpret in healthcare and mental health settings.
Contact Charlene Crump: charlene.crump@mh.alabama.gov
www.mh.alabama.gov/deaf-services/
B3 Interpreting Services
B3 Interpreting Services
Interpreter internship opportunities with mentorship support. Interns will attend on-site jobs with B3 Interpreter Mentors where they will observe highly qualified and BEI Advanced Certified (or higher) interpreters, receiving hands-up time and practice as is fitting. B3 aims to support interns in the development of their interpreting skill, knowledge of the profession, and ethical awareness on-the-job prior to graduation and certification.
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