Mediating with Interpreters

Where should I seat the interpreter? Who do I look at? How do I know if the interpreter is interpreting correctly? What’s the difference between interpreting and translating?

Come join us for an informative and interactive evening to answer these questions and more.

Together, we will explore the role of the interpreter in mediation settings where parties (or families) speak multiple languages, either the same or separate from mediators. You’ll learn about different forms of interpreting, have the opportunity to case consult experiences in using interpreters, learn what role you, as mediators, should take with interpreters, and observe & participate in a fish bowl mock mediation.

Cost

The market rate for this training is $75 per person. We are offering a sliding scale in an effort to make it accessible and to build community capacity in our field. If you like our work and want to support what we do, please consider paying the full fee if you are able.

$0 - $75 for RNW volunteers currently on mentorship shifts or currently in facilitation pool (This training counts towards your volunteer hours!)

$10 - $75 for all other RNW volunteers

$15 - $75 for all others

Light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own dinner.

Register here. Space is available for 6 - 26 people.

No mediation experience required.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For accessibility information, please contact us.