Mentor Intern Initiative (MII) Application

Which Category Describes You Best?This application will change based upon the option you select below.

American Sign Language Intern

Spoken Language Intern

Dear Candidate,

Please note that we will want to see two work samples to measure where you are with your current interpreting skillset. You will need to upload these later in this application, so please have these two videos ready prior to beginning this application.

Please use this link as the source material for your receptive work sample and this link for your expressive work sample.

Who are you?Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form.

First Name

Last Name

Primary Email Address

Date you can start interning

Primary Phone Number

Timezone

Gender

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country

LocationPlease select your region.

RésuméPlease upload a copy of your résumé (PDF only).

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

HeadshotPlease upload a clear professional headshot of yourself for your badge and scheduling portal profile.

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Work Sample Uploads (for ASL candidates)Please upload two video samples of your work, one of you demonstrating expressive interpreting and one for receptive voice interpreting. You may also paste direct links to these videos on the following "Bio" page if you need to upload them online for file size limitations purposes. Please utilize the following two videos for your work sample: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QbP7G84K3ZUIuUDadD42RlWUCxc3RQc1/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/10YCLdTAo8W9LlIeHn9rhhROpnIWpy1gW/view?usp=drive_link

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

BioPlease write 1-2 paragraphs about yourself to give your mentors an idea of who you are! Feel free to tell us why you are interested in interpreting, what field of interpreting you would like to go into (medical, performing arts, etc.), and don't forget to tell us what you like to do in your free time!

What type of internship are you seeking?

Active Interpreting Hours in Iowa

Active Interpreting Hours in Florida

Observation Hours

Voicing Practice (with mentor)

Expressive Practice (with mentor)

Remote Mentorship Opportunities

In-Depth One-on-One Mentorship

Other

Are you currently enrolled in an Interpreter Preparation Program (ITP/IPP)?

YESNO

What is the name of your Interpreter Preparation Program?

IPP Point of Contact

Name

Phone Number

Have you already graduated your Interpreter Preparation Program?

YESNO

HoursIf you are seeking a certain number of hours, please break down the total hours needed. I.e., "20 hours of observation, 40 hours of hot-seat, etc."

PaymentDoes your program have stipulations about being paid for your interpreting work? Please explain below.

Do you hold an EIPA certificate? (For ASL Candidates)For spoken language, please select "No."

YESNO

What is the score you received on your EIPA?

EIPA score

Areas of FocusSelect the areas you would like to improve upon.

Business

Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse

Court

Deaf+

DeafBlind

Educational: K-12

Educational: Post-Secondary

General Community

Legal

Medical

Mental Health

Performing Arts

Prison

Platform Interpreting

Press Conferences

Religious

Vocational Rehab

Other

Goals for your Mentor (and yourself!)What do you hope to accomplish from this mentorship/internship? This information will be highly valuable to your designated mentor.

Banking InformationHands Up Communications will pay all interns a flat fee of $15 per on-site assignment they attend to assist with travel fees and for your time! Please note that this fee does not apply for VRI assignments or on-site jobs that have been cancelled.

Name of Bank

Account Number

9-Digit Routing Number

Type of Account

Please be sure to download this pay schedule, which follows the same schedule we use for paying our independent contractors.

Signature* This field is required.I attest that all of the information I have provided in this application is correct, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Mentor Intern Initiative (MII) Application