Interpreters/Transliterators shall keep all assignment-related information strickly confidential.
Interpreters/Transliterators shall render the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker using language most readily understood by the person(s) whom they serve.
Interpreters/Transliterators shall not counsel, advise or interject personal opinions.
Interpreters/Transliterators shall accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the consumers involved.
Interpreters/Transliterators shall request compensation for services in a professional and judicious manner.
Interpreters/Transliterators shall function in a manner appropriate to the situation.
Interpreters/transliterators shall strive to further knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues and reading of current literature in the field.
Interpreters/transliterators, by virtue of membership in or certification by the RID, Inc. shall strive to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the code of ethics. |
