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| Membership Benefits: Overview |
The National Association for Interpretation organizes a communication network and provides professional training and certification for interpreters around the world. When you join NAI, you become part of a network of approximately 5,000 interpretive professionals in 30 countries. This professional network is only one of the many benefits you will enjoy as a member of NAI.
The overview below is a general assessment of the membership program, member benefits will vary between categories. For specific membership categories, and the detailed benefits and cost for each membership level, please visit our Membership at a Glance page.
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| Networking and Professional Development |
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| Click here for video interviews with 2006 national workshop attendees |
Each year, NAI offers an International Conference and a National Workshop, offering great opportunities for interpreters to network face to face. Most NAI Regions also offer annual Regional Conferences.
NAI also offers six different certification trainings, a great way to document your skills and knowledge and allow you to perform effectively in the interpretive profession. Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications can apply for certification, regardless of their current or previous employment status. Students, docents, and volunteers are eligible as long as the qualifications are met.
NAI members receive discounts to national and regional conferences. Individual members will also receive discounts to attend NAI certification trainings. |
| Exclusive Online NAI Member Area |
 The NAI Member Area is a password protected exclusive section only for current NAI members. There are specialized member benefits inside the member area, including access to the NAI Membership directory, previous Legacy articles, NAI Jobs posting board, the NAI Member Forum for year-round member networking, images you can use for your computer wallpaper, and much more.
The NAI Member Area will become a valuable asset to your membership, giving you access to collaboration with other interpretive professionals and tools to help you with your needs. Click here to visit the NAI Member Area. |
| Publications |
NAI's publications are a major benefit of membership. Depending on membership type and level, members receive subscriptions to some or all of NAI’s publications (please see the Membership at a Glance page to find out which publications come with your preferred membership package). NAI members also receive discounts on books purchased in the Association Store.
Legacy magazine is NAI's premier periodical, published bi-monthly. With accessible, well-written articles, interviews, and stunning photography dealing with interesting and important interpretive sites, Legacy is a great read for anyone interested in natural and cultural heritage.
The Journal of Interpretation Research is NAI's academic journal. It communicates original empirical research dealing with heritage interpretation and provides a forum for scholarly discourse about issues facing the profession of interpretation.
Members can also choose to receive the monthly NAI Now (view a dated sample here) email newsletter. NAI Now is a quick overview of the latest information from NAI regarding events and membership, as well as news of interest from outside sources. To be sure you get NAI Now, choose to accept emails from NAI on your membership application. |
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| Interpretunities: Jobs in Interpretation |
 NAI Jobs carries listings of internships, seasonal & temporary positions, and full & part-time permanent positions. Access to the NAI Jobs web site, located within the NAI Member Area, is free to NAI members.
For interpretive employers it is also an opportunity to advertise in front of NAI's 5,000 members! Special discounts are available for NAI members.
Click here to visit the NAI Member Area. |
| Regions and Sections |
NAI is divided into 10 regions within the US and Canada and 11 special interest sections to help members network with others who work near them or who have similar interests and jobs. Each region and section produces periodical newsletters and organizes their own activities. Membership in regions and sections is a major benefit of belonging to the National Association for Interpretation.
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| Discounts |
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NAI Members also receive discounts on NAI merchandise and services. Members receive a discount on items from the NAI Association Store, as well as discounts to NAI workshops.
Individual members receive discounts to attend NAI National and Regional workshops as well as NAI Certification courses. Organizational memberships receive multiple discounts to NAI National and Regional workshops (no discounts are offered to organizations for certifications). Commercial members receive additional discounts, including exhibitor discounts at the National Workshop, discounted NAI Jobs advertising, and discounts on advertising in NAI publications.
NAI also offers members discounts for referring other members to the organization. Just make sure that those you refer to the organization put your name in the referred by line and you can earn discounts towards your next membership renewal.
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| Member Directory |
NAI's online member directory, available on the NAI Member Area, includes listings of all NAI members. The directory offers many easy ways to find other members.
The Interpreter's Green Pages & Resources Catalog, available online, gives members easy access to products and services offered by NAI's commercial members. |
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