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Call for Interpreters 2027

Before filling the form, please read our call for interpreters. It covers the eligibility criteria, application requirements, key deadlines, and details on the interpreting assignments. You'll find it here!
German Sign Language interpreters

For the conference on 17–18 April 2027, we are looking for four (4) Sign Language interpreters to work between German and German Sign Language (DGS). Interpreters will receive a fee of €1,560 plus VAT, if applicable, for 1.5 days of interpreting. Hotel accommodation (two nights for interpreters residing outside Berlin) and meals will be covered by the organisers.

Prerequisites: Excellent command of German and German Sign Language, extensive experience in conference interpreting, and either membership in a German professional association for Sign Language interpreters or a recognised qualification as a German Sign Language interpreter.

International Sign interpreters

We are looking for four experienced interpreters to work between English and International Sign at the AGM on 16 April and the Conference on 17–18 April 2027. Interpreters will receive a fee of €2,600 plus VAT, if applicable, for 2.5 days of interpreting. Hotel accommodation (three nights) and meals will be covered by the organisers.

Prerequisites: Relevant training and/or experience in international conference interpreting. It would be desirable that the applicants are WFD-WASLI accredited or pre-accredited.

The application takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

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Terms and conditions

By submitting this application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

If selected, you agree to:

Participate in the efsli AGM and Conference on the agreed dates.

Attend the mandatory interpreter preparation meeting before the conference.

Take part in the DMIT (Deaf Mediators, Interpreters and Translators) research study, which is an integral part of every interpreting assignment in this call. You will receive full participant information and a separate informed consent form before your appointment is confirmed, and participation will only begin once you have given written consent.

Comply with the working arrangements and professional standards set by the Organising Committee and the Interpreter Coordinator.

Provide any additional information or preparation materials requested before the event.

You also grant the Berlin 2027 Organising Committee (BGSD) and the European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli) permission to use your name, biography, photograph, and conference-related photographs or recordings for communication, documentation, historical and promotional purposes.

Your personal data will be processed solely for managing the interpreter selection process, conference organisation and communication related to your participation, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. Any data collected for the DMIT research study will be handled separately under the study's own consent and ethics procedures.