ASL Student Intern

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support. 

Our Guiding Principles:

• Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.  

• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.

• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.

• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a Student Intern in ASL Interpretation to support our Language Services team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to apply classroom learning in a professional setting, gain exposure to mental health services, and develop interpreting skills in a trauma-informed and person-centered environment. 

This role is designed for students currently enrolled in an ASL/English Interpreter Training Program who are seeking practicum or internship experience.

Team Specific Information: At WellPower, we believe everyone deserves care in the language they prefer to speak or sign. Our Language Services team includes full-time staff who are professionally trained and nationally certified in Spanish or ASL. We also subcontract with external providers to cover after-hours and other languages. 

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a NON-PAID student intern opportunity

Duties & Functions: 

• ASL/English Interpretation: Provide ASL/English interpretation while working with another intern and/or staff interpreters for a variety of encounters that include, but are not limited to, classes and workshops about health and wellness, art, employment and technology as well as events like BINGO and yoga.

• Learning & Development: Shadow professional interpreters, receive mentorship, and participate in supervision and feedback sessions to strengthen interpreting skills. 

• Collaboration: Work alongside teams in the Impact & Engagement department to foster a welcoming and supportive environment. 

• Professional Standards: Learn and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct for interpreters, maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity. 

• Participate in team/department meetings, in-service training, and supervisory sessions as required.  

• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements & Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in an ASL/English Interpreter Training Program (associate or bachelor’s level). 

• Advanced proficiency in ASL with coursework in interpretation completed or in progress. 

• Prior experience in community service, non-profit or healthcare settings is a plus but not required. 

Internship Benefits 

• Mentorship and supervision from certified ASL interpreters. 

• Exposure to behavioral health and community-based service environments. 

• Opportunity to fulfill practicum/internship requirements for academic programs. 

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities. 

• Supportive environment that values your contributions and growth. 

How to Apply 

• Submit your application: Fill out our online application form with your details and experience. 

• Interview & practice screening: Participate in an interview and interpretation practice session with WellPower staff interpreters. 

• Background check: Complete a background check as part of our standard process. 

Work Location: 456 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80204  (Ability to float to other locations)

---

Learn more about WellPower:

WellPower is