Orientation to Community Interpreting Workshop - Virtual

This workshop is designed for staff and volunteers of newcomer serving organizations who are not trained interpreters, but are sometimes called on to interpret.  Staff who book / use interpreters or managers of settlement programs are also welcome to attend.

The workshop will take place between 9:30 am - 2:30 pm and will include breaks.

Some of the topics we will discuss include:

• What happens when I am called upon to interpret as part of my current job duties? 
• What is the role of a trained professional interpreter and how is that different from being a language assistant/language support?
• How do I know when the interpretation is beyond my current skills and abilities as a language assistant/language support?
• and many other important issues!

Areas we will cover include:

• Standards of Practice: Ethical Principles & Performance Expectations
• Accuracy and Fidelity
• Introductions at an Interpreting Assignment: Practicing the Introduction
• Sight Translation
• Remote Interpretation

Expectations of participants:

• Have access to a computer / laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection.  
• Have access to a quiet space with no children present (note that some of the videos used in the workshop contain graphic language and subject matter not appropriate for children)
• Participate in the full interactive workshop

Facilitator: Scotty Duré

Scotty Duré graduated from the joint program between Red River College and the University of Manitoba in 2005. Having received his certificate in Deaf Studies, diploma in American Sign Language-English Interpreting, and a B.A. degree in Linguistics. He is employed with ECCOE and is a community interpreter. Scotty interprets in a variety of settings, which include education, legal, medical, mental health, theatre, sports, religion, and virtual. He has received his National accreditation from the Federal Government Translation Bureau via the screening standards.
Scotty is a member of the Provincial and National Association for Sign Language interpreters. (Manitoba Association Sign Language Interpreters, MAVLI and Canadian Association for Sign Language Interpreters, CASLI) and has served on the board and committees for both organizations.
In addition to his work in the field of interpreting, Scotty has received his four entry-level certifications and Provincial C-License for coaching soccer and has worked with players for the past 15 years. He currently volunteers as a coach and is the female program manager for a club.

• This is an online event. You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection.
• Accessibility accommodations are available on advance request. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please send us an email at info@mansomanitoba.ca or call 204-272-0872.