Liaison Interpreter Program of Somerville Application
The Liaison Interpreter Program of Somerville (LIPS) trains highly motivated bilingual high school students in the skills of interpretation - the art of communicating spoken words from one language into another.  It is a paid training program taught by professional interpreters and can open up opportunities to work as a professional interpreter once you develop these skills. Participants are also expected to practice interpretation at local community events during the year. You must be bilingual in English and either Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole to participate. 

NOTE: Recruitment for the 2025-2026 year will begin in September. We will contact you soon!
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First Name *
Last Name *
Pronouns (select all that apply) *
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Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *
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Languages Spoken *
What country/countries does your family come from? *
Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply) *
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Number of people that live in your household. *
Phone Number *
Address (Street, City) *
Email *
What is the best way for us to get in touch with you? (select all that apply) *
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What grade will you be in during the school year 2024-2025? *
What high school do you go to? *
Can you attend a weekly training on Thursdays 4:30pm-6:30pm from October through April? *
Can you attend an orientation on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30pm-6:30pm? All sessions are held at 530 Mystic Ave, Somerville, in the large room of the Mystic Activity Center. *
Why are you interested in being a part of the LIPS? *
Are you interested in doing paid translation and interpretation work in your community? *
Why do you think interpretation work is important? *
What is an issue facing your community that you really care about? Why? *
Tell us about yourself!
What do you like to do in your free time? What makes you excited to be somewhere? 
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How do you care for your mental health? *
How did you find out about LIPS? *
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