ID: Black and white image of 3 individuals looking at a National Park Staff explaining things as an interpreter stands next to them signing. In the background there are trees and old stone buildings with stone work materials sitting on the ground. Text reads: Conservation Interpreting Workshop. April 17th 7-9pm EST Virtual Registration $20. Workshops taught in ASL by a Deaf instructor without interpretation. 

Sam (Marlo) Bragg from CorpsTHAT will be providing an introductory online workshop about interpreting in the conservation field.

The Educational Objectives for this workshop are:

• What to expect and consider when interpreting in the field
• How to prepare
• Different types of assignments and consumers an interpreter might work within the conservation field
• History of Deaf conservation corps
• Examples of work projects along with techniques
• Tool names and signs
• The various partners that are involved in the field

This is the workshop for you if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skillset within the conservation field. After completing this 2-hour workshop, you will receive 0.2 CEU from Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services.

Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS) is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities.

This workshop is offered for.2 CEUs in the Professional Studies area at the “little to no” content knowledge level. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. The target audience for this activity is: Interpreters who are interested in taking assignments that will take them outside of the four walls of their classrooms, office, etc.

Presenter’s Bio:

Sam (Marlo) Bragg

Sam is the seventh generation of a large, vibrant Deaf family in Maine’s Great Woods. After obtaining a Master’s degree in Outdoor Leadership from Saybrook University and National
Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Sam joined CorpsTHAT’s team with the intention of building a bridge to connect the Deaf community and the outdoors through education, recreation, and careers. Sam is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive spaces in the outdoors for Deaf and hard-of-hearing folks, especially being in the field on and off for the past 12 years through different capacities. During Sam’s free time, Sam enjoys climbing, trail running, skiing, and backpacking.

Contact us at info@corpsthat.org for a different registration form if you are with Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS) or Trail Blazing Interpreters (TBI).