Call for Student Representatives

Applications due 4/15/26

2026 NCRID Conference - Durham, NC

THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering for the 2026 NCRID conference. If you were an ITP student from 2024-current, please apply. We have backdated the time frame for eligibility since the last two conferences were virtual to give those students an opportunity to participate and "catch up".

*Priority will be given to applicants who have never served as a NCRID student representative, are available for the entire conference, are NC residents, and are NCRID Student Members.

The application includes the following parts:

  • A short essay about why you should be chosen

  • An uploaded video about yourself (signed or spoken, no more than 2 minutes)

  • Submit a letter of recommendation from the Deaf community (which could be from an ITP instructor, a colleague, a mentor, a Deaf community member, etc.)

 
Apply Here to be a Student Rep

Applications due 4/15/26

 

Past Student Rep Margarett Herder-Hill shares her experience at conference. Video in spoken English with captions; click through to YouTube to view transcript.

 

Logistics

  • Arrival is Wednesday, June 24, 3:00pm and departure is Saturday, June 27 around 6:00pm.

  • The complete application is due by April 15, 2026. All pieces of the application must be received in order for it to be considered complete. No extensions will be granted. 

  • You are responsible for your travel to and from the conference in Durham, NC.

  • NCRID will pay for your lodging Wed / Thur / Fri evenings as well as your conference registration. ($550 value)

  • You will share a hotel room with another Student Rep. The option to have a private room can be purchased for $250.00.

  • NCRID will provide meals from Wednesday dinner through Saturday lunch

 

Who can apply?

  • Any student currently majoring or minoring in an Interpreting degree program (including graduates from 2024–May 2026)

  • Priority will be given to students who have never served as a NCRID student representative, are available for the entire conference, NC residents, and NCRID Student Members.

  • Limited positions available. We are looking to approve 10-12

Why be a Student Rep?

You will:

  • contribute to your professional development

  • network with professional interpreters

  • meet potential mentors

  • observe working interpreters

  • attend professional development workshops

  • participate in the FREE New Interpreter Crash Course designed as a mini-workshop for upcoming interpreters.

  • stand out on resumes/applications

  • form connections with future colleagues so they can put a name with a face for future work opportunities!

  • EXCLUSIVE Student Rep t-shirts!

 
 

Past Student Rep Kiyomi Wisnasky shares her experience at conference. Video in spoken English with captions; click through to YouTube to view transcript.

 
 

Scope of work:

Student representatives serve as assistants to the Conference Planning Committee during the conference. Duties and responsibilities include the following tasks/requirements:

  • check attendees in/out of breakouts for CEU tracking purposes

  • serve as presenter assistants

  • run errands

  • work in the hospitality room

  • Ability to work 10-12 hour days (able to stand/sit/walk for that length of time)

  • work cooperatively/follow directions as part of a team

  • be respectful to everyone working and attending conference

  • sign (or sim-com) at all times in public spaces regardless of skill

  • utilize your personal cell phone to communicate with the group via text/apps as well as take pictures of events

 

Student Reps will be responsible for:

  • Your own transportation

  • Some meals on your own

  • Paying the extra cost for the hotel if you want a private room. (approx. $250)

  • Appropriate attire. Details to be given upon acceptance.

  • Mandatory Student Rep Training Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 5:00pm. Please arrive between 3:00-4:00pm

NCRID will be responsible for:

  • Breakfast (Th/F/Sat), Fri/Sat lunch, and some other meals

  • Hotel accommodations with an assigned roommate

  • Complimentary conference registration

  • New Interpreter Crash Course on Wednesday night

  • Certificate of Service Completion from NCRID

  • EXCLUSIVE Student Rep t-shirt

 

Additional Benefits:

New Interpreter Crash Course

The Crash Course will include information you need as a Conference Student Rep as well as a curated agenda for professional guidance and next steps after graduation to enter the field of interpreting. This is a private session for your group where our team of professionals dedicate this time to you for education and networking.

 
Apply here to be a Student Rep

Applications due 4/15/26

 

Past Student Rep Faith Peavey shares her experience at conference. Video in spoken English with captions; click through to YouTube to view transcript.