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The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center is seeking graduate students who are fluent in Spanish to serve as interpreters at Isla Vista Elementary and Franklin Elementary during the schools’ spring parent-teacher conferences. UCSB student interpreters will gain experience in using their academic and language-brokering skills in a broader social environment that includes community members, teachers, and school administrators. Apply by Monday, February 11.
A Community-Engagement Opportunity for UC Santa Barbara Students
Now Accepting Applications for Spanish Interpreting during Spring Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
The âInterdisciplinary Humanities Center âis seeking graduate and undergraduate students who are fluent in Spanish to serve as interpreters at Isla Vista Elementary and Franklin Elementary during the schools' spring parent-teacher conferences. By drawing upon their bilingual expertise to meet the needs of elementary students and their families, UCSB student interpreters will gain experience in using their academic and language-brokering skills in a broader social environment that includes community members, teachers, and school administrators.
Spring parent-teacher conferences are scheduled to take place at IV Elementary from March 12-15, 2019 and at Franklin Elementary from March 18-22, 2019 between 12:30 and 4:30 pm at 30-minute intervals. Interpreters will be able to sign up in advance for the times they are available to work. Interpreters will be paid $10 for each 30-minute interval.
Deadline to apply is Monday, February 11
For more information, visit âthe IHC website.
Questions about the Interpreters Program can be directed to IHC Associate Director
Erin Nerstad.