Membership

Why Join?

Membership in TAPIT offers a wide variety of benefits, including networking opportunities, information about training and the latest news in the language industry, job opportunities, invitations, and discounts on professional development and CEUs.

Networking

With our membership of over one hundred interpreters and translators from all over Tennessee and many other states, you have the opportunity to connect with experienced professionals to share your interests and experiences. Our monthly virtual meetings and events provide wonderful opportunities to interact.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Whether you are seeking information about the profession or Continuous Education Units, we offer opportunities throughout the year via monthly virtual or in-person gatherings, virtual and in-person workshops, and conferences. We emphasize ethics and skill building.

MEMBER PORTAL

You will have access to information, including members-only content, that you can use in your daily professional life and information about other members you may be interested in contacting by phone or e-mail.

WHATSAPP GROUPS and SOCIAL MEDIA

You will be able to communicate with other members, find out about job opportunities and training, and share information on terminology and other items of interest to the profession.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Throughout the year TAPIT conducts virtual (Meet-and-Greets) and in-person workshops and seminars in different regions of Tennessee for medical interpreters, court interpreters, and translators.

Social Events

Besides virtual Meet-and-Greets, interpreters and translators also enjoy informal gatherings where they get together with others sharing the same interest in languages, as well as other hobbies such as hiking, or food.

MEMBER DIRECTORY

A great marketing tool! Your listing on our website Member Directory makes it easier for people to find your business, especially with our unique location‑based search. Currently showing Interpreters, Translators, Agencies, you can easily update your profile, accreditations, and offered services. Visitors can quickly discover your expertise and find services near them.

Conference

The 2-day TAPIT Conference is typically held in the Fall and for the last two years we offered a remote option, in addition to in-person attendance. TAPIT brings prominent speakers and presenters from all over the country and abroad who share their fascinating, useful, and interesting information with us. The Conference includes a wide range of presentations related to interpreting and translation and an evening social event.

ADVOCACY

Joining a group strengthens your voice as a Language Service Professional. When we speak up together, it’s easier to raise awareness, push for fair standards, and make sure decision‑makers understand the value of Language Access. Being part of a united community helps you create real change that’s hard to achieve alone.

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WHO CAN BE A MEMBER?

TAPIT has several types of membership:

  1. Individual: For any person engaged in the remunerated practice of interpreting, translation, and/or transliteration, or any person who shares TAPIT’s interests. Members must adhere to their field’s Code of Ethics
  2. Student:  For graduate and undergraduate college students enrolled full-time in any program or part-time in a translation- or interpreting-related program, including foreign language study. Proof of enrollment required (email to info@tapitinc.org)
  3. Group:  For an agency or organization (whether non-profit or for profit), government agency, or educational institution with an interest in the language professions. Currently available:
  • Corporate (provides benefits for up to 5 staff members)
  • Institutional (provides benefits for up to 10 staff members)

2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES

Type Dues Persons receiving discounts:
Individual$601
Student$301
Corporate$120Up To 5
Institutional$240Up To 10

* Membership expires one year from registration date. Renewals are automatic.

* To apply for TAPIT Membership, please select appropriate level below and complete the form. Once approved you will receive an invoice.

* Feel free to contact us with any questions or issues.

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