Our professional associations play a crucial role in advancing standards, advocacy, and community support, particularly in fields like language access, interpreting and translation.
Joining these associations offers networking opportunities, access to industry-specific resources, professional development, and the chance to contribute to the betterment of the profession. They also provide a platform for members to share best practices, receive training and certification, and advocate for policies that improve equity and access.
The value of volunteering within our association goes beyond professional growth—it’s about giving back to the community, strengthening advocacy efforts, and shaping the future of the field. Volunteers support mentorship programs, policy initiatives, and educational outreach, ensuring that both professionals and the communities they serve benefit from improved language access and inclusion.
For interpreters and translators, being involved in associations and volunteer efforts isn’t just a career move—it’s a commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. Whether through training new interpreters or translators, advocating for better policies, or offering pro bono services to marginalized communities, your contributions help ensure that language is never a barrier to education, healthcare, legal protection and beyond.