Advancing language access,
one word at a time.
Advancing language access,
one word at a time.
The ability to communicate, understand, and be understood in one's own language is a fundamental right. At Volentia Translation, we strive to create an environment where language is not a barrier to equal societal access and participation.
The ability to communicate, understand, and be understood in one's own language is a fundamental right. At Volentia Translation, we strive to create an environment where language is not a barrier to equal societal access and participation.
Advancing language access,
one word at a time.
The ability to communicate, understand, and be understood in one's own language is a fundamental right. At Volentia Translation, we strive to create an environment where language is not a barrier to equal societal access and participation.
Advancing language access,
one word at a time.
The ability to communicate, understand, and be understood in one's own language is a fundamental right. At Volentia Translation, we strive to create an environment where language is not a barrier to equal societal access and participation.
Volentia Translation provides low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
150+ staff
21 languages
3
provinces
3
provinces
Volentia Translation provides low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
150+ staff
21 languages
3
provinces
3
provinces
Volentia Translation provides low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
150+ staff
21 languages
3 provinces
3
provinces
Healthcare Services.
We provide free language translation and interpretation services for patients to help them better communicate with healthcare providers and navigate the Canadian healthcare system.
230 visits
Number of translation appointments completed since inception
300+
hours
Amount of time devoted to healthcare-based translation appointments
Healthcare Services.
We provide free language translation and interpretation services for patients to help them better communicate with healthcare providers and navigate the Canadian healthcare system.
230 visits
Number of translation appointments completed since inception
300+ hours
Amount of time devoted to healthcare-based translation appointments
Healthcare Services.
We provide free language translation and interpretation services for patients to help them better communicate with healthcare providers and navigate the Canadian healthcare system.
230 visits
Number of translation appointments completed since inception
300+
hours
Amount of time devoted to healthcare-based translation appointments
Healthcare Services.
We provide free language translation and interpretation services for patients to help them better communicate with healthcare providers and navigate the Canadian healthcare system.
230 visits
Number of translation appointments completed since inception
300+
hours
Amount of time devoted to healthcare-based translation appointments
Research Services.
We equip Canadian researchers with low-cost language services to diversify research samples and enhance research generalizability to minority, marginalized, and underserved populations.
35 projects
Number of research projects engaged with
300+
hours
Amount of time devoted to research-based language services
Research Services.
We equip Canadian researchers with low-cost language services to diversify research samples and enhance research generalizability to minority, marginalized, and underserved populations.
35 projects
Number of research projects engaged with
300+ hours
Amount of time devoted to research-based language services
Research Services.
We equip Canadian researchers with low-cost language services to diversify research samples and enhance research generalizability to minority, marginalized, and underserved populations.
35 projects
Number of research projects engaged with
300+
hours
Amount of time devoted to research-based language services
Legal Services.
We provide low-cost language services in legal settings, aiming to bridge the communication gap between clients and legal professionals.
Legal Services.
We provide low-cost language services in legal settings, aiming to bridge the communication gap between clients and legal professionals.
Legal Services.
We provide low-cost language services in legal settings, aiming to bridge the communication gap between clients and legal professionals.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world and continues to hold this title amidst a continual influx of immigrants. Annually, over 300,000 individuals from various sociocultural backgrounds choose Canada as their new home, contributing to a demographic where over 20% of the population is born outside the country. Even with tremendous diversity, language barriers pose a significant barrier to the full societal inclusion of those with limited English-language proficiency.
Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world and continues to hold this title amidst a continual influx of immigrants. Annually, over 300,000 individuals from various sociocultural backgrounds choose Canada as their new home, contributing to a demographic where over 20% of the population is born outside the country. Even with tremendous diversity, language barriers pose a significant barrier to the full societal inclusion of those with limited English-language proficiency.
Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world and continues to hold this title amidst a continual influx of immigrants. Annually, over 300,000 individuals from various sociocultural backgrounds choose Canada as their new home, contributing to a demographic where over 20% of the population is born outside the country. Even with tremendous diversity, language barriers pose a significant barrier to the full societal inclusion of those with limited English-language proficiency.
At Volentia Translation, we believe that the ability to communicate, understand, and be understood in one's own language is a fundamental right. Despite Canada's embrace of multiculturalism, language barriers remain a common experience, compromising one’s fundamental autonomy, voice, and rights. Our mission at Volentia is to provide low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable and culturally safe access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
At Volentia Translation, we believe that the ability to communicate, understand, and be understood in one's own language is a fundamental right. Despite Canada's embrace of multiculturalism, language barriers remain a common experience, compromising one’s fundamental autonomy, voice, and rights. Our mission at Volentia is to provide low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable and culturally safe access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
At Volentia Translation, we believe that the ability to communicate, understand, and be understood in one's own language is a fundamental right. Despite Canada's embrace of multiculturalism, language barriers remain a common experience, compromising one’s fundamental autonomy, voice, and rights. Our mission at Volentia is to provide low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable and culturally safe access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
Our areas of expertise
Our areas of expertise
Low-barrier language services in healthcare, research, and legal settings.
Low-barrier language services in healthcare, research, and legal settings.
Healthcare
Research
Legal Services
Interpretation
Translation
Transcription
Healthcare Services
Healthcare
Services
Healthcare Services
Healthcare Services
Improve communication with healthcare providers..
Improve communication with healthcare
providers.
Access free in-person, phone, or virtual healthcare language support.
Access free in-person, phone, or virtual healthcare language support.
Research Services
Research
Services
Research Services
Research Services
Enhance your research generalizability.
Enhance your research generalizability.
Diversify your research samples with our low-cost language services.
Diversify your research samples with our low-cost language services.
Diversify your research samples with our low-cost language services.
Legal
Services
Legal
Services
Legal Services
Better defend your clients.
Build more nuanced, compelling, and persuasive case representations by overcoming language barrriers.
Build more nuanced, compelling, and persuasive case representations by overcoming language barrriers.
Making an impact
Making an impact
"Many thanks to the support and guidance received from all project partners to date, but particularly, Volentia Translation."
"Many thanks to the support and guidance received from all project partners to date, but particularly, Volentia Translation."
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Language Barriers Study
Safe & Comfortable
Safe & Comfortable
"I felt safe and comfortable knowing that the doctor was able to understand my concerns."
"The volunteer was attentive to my unique needs. She really took the detail and time to thoroughly discuss the details of my care."
"The volunteer was attentive to my unique needs. She really took the detail and time to thoroughly discuss the details of my care."
Excellent Quality of Services
Excellent Quality of Services
"The quality of language services provided was excellent. The language interpreter was enthusiastic and professional. I’m very thankful for the organization’s help."
Patient and Approachable
Patient and Approachable
“[The volunteer] was patient and approachable throughout the entire appointment. It was excellent. I am grateful for all the help!”
"The volunteer was punctual, professional, and very nice. Communication was smooth and timely throughout the service. Thank you so much to Volentia and its volunteers for supporting my family along the way.”"
"The volunteer was punctual, professional, and very nice. Communication was smooth and timely throughout the service. Thank you so much to Volentia and its volunteers for supporting my family along the way.”
"The volunteer was punctual, professional, and very nice. Communication was smooth and timely throughout the service. Thank you so much to Volentia and its volunteers for supporting my family along the way.”"
"Many thanks to the support and guidance received from all project partners to date, but particularly, Volentia Translation."
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Language Barriers Study
Excellent Quality of Services
"The quality of language services provided was excellent. The language interpreter was enthusiastic and professional. I’m very thankful for the organization’s help."
Patient and Approachable“[The volunteer] was patient and approachable throughout the entire appointment. It was excellent. I am grateful for all the help!”
"The volunteer was punctual, professional, and very nice. Communication was smooth and timely throughout the service. Thank you so much to Volentia and its volunteers for supporting my family along the way.”
"The volunteer was attentive to my unique needs. She really took the detail and time to thoroughly discuss the details of my care."Safe & Comfortable
"I felt safe and comfortable knowing that the doctor was able to understand my concerns."
Riya Virdi
Co-Founder
Lynda Li
Co-Founder
Sandeep Singh Toor
Director, UBC Volentia
Wendy Cheung
Operations & Logistics Manager
Karina Budhwani
Volunteer & Research Coordinator
Zichun (Eric) Guo
Community Outreach Coordinator
Riya Virdi
Co-Founder
Lynda Li
Co-Founder
Sandeep Singh Toor
Director, UBC Volentia
Wendy Cheung
Operations & Logistics Manager
Karina Budhwani
Volunteer & Research Coordinator
Zichun (Eric) Guo
Community Outreach Coordinator
Riya Virdi
Co-Founder
Lynda Li
Co-Founder
Sandeep Singh Toor
Director, UBC Volentia
Wendy Cheung
Operations & Logistics Manager
Karina Budhwani
Volunteer & Research Coordinator
Zichun (Eric) Guo
Community Outreach Coordinator
Riya Virdi
Co-Founder
Lynda Li
Co-Founder
Sandeep Singh Toor
Director, UBC Volentia
Wendy Cheung
Operations & Logistics Manager
Karina Budhwani
Volunteer & Research Coordinator
Zichun (Eric) Guo
Community Outreach Coordinator
Riya Virdi
Co-Founder
As a member of an ethnic minority group but unable to speak her native language, Riya sought to find a creative way to help her community and is driven to bridge cultural gaps.
Lynda Li
Co-Founder
Lynda was inspired to build Volentia Translation by her mother, whose background as a Gastroenterologist in China prompted her to offer medical translation help to many community members.
Sandeep Singh Toor
Director, UBC Volentia
Sandeep is a first-year Master of Public Health student at the University of Alberta. His lived experiences have led him to be involved in various initiatives aimed at addressing the lack of culturally sensitive healthcare.
Riya Virdi
Co-Founder
As a member of an ethnic minority group but unable to speak her native language, Riya sought to find a creative way to help her community and is driven to bridge cultural gaps.
Lynda Li
Co-Founder
Lynda was inspired to build Volentia Translation by her mother, whose background as a Gastroenterologist in China prompted her to offer medical translation help to many community members.
Sandeep Singh Toor
Director, UBC Volentia
Sandeep is a first-year Master of Public Health student at the University of Alberta. His lived experiences have led him to be involved in various initiatives aimed at addressing the lack of culturally sensitive healthcare.
Wendy Cheung
Operations & Logistics Manager
As a second-generation immigrant, Wendy views language barriers as an intergenerational experience that demands greater awareness and concrete solutions.
Karina Budhwani
Volunteer & Research Coordinator
Being part of both a minority faith and racial community in Canada has equipped Karina with the tools to identify and confront systemic biases, both within and outside of healthcare.
Zichun (Eric) Guo
Community Outreach Coordinator
As an international student from China, Eric has personally witnessed the significant challenges that language barriers pose. By working at Volentia, he aims to bridge the communication gaps between clinics, communities, and patients.
Wendy Cheung
Operations & Logistics Manager
As a second-generation immigrant, Wendy views language barriers as an intergenerational experience that demands greater awareness and concrete solutions.
Karina Budhwani
Volunteer & Research Coordinator
Being part of both a minority faith and racial community in Canada has equipped Karina with the tools to identify and confront systemic biases, both within and outside of healthcare.
Zichun (Eric) Guo
Community Outreach Coordinator
As an international student from China, Eric has personally witnessed the significant challenges that language barriers pose. By working at Volentia, he aims to bridge the communication gaps between clinics, communities, and patients.
Volentia Translation provides low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
Volentia Translation operates on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people, on whose unceded traditional territories we work, learn, and live.
VOLENTIA TRANSLATION
Volentia Translation provides low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
Volentia Translation operates on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people, on whose unceded traditional territories we work, learn, and live.
VOLENTIA TRANSLATION
Volentia Translation provides low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
Volentia Translation operates on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people, on whose unceded traditional territories we work, learn, and live.
VOLENTIA TRANSLATION
Volentia Translation provides low-barrier language translation and interpretation services to enhance equitable access to healthcare services, legal support, and research representation.
Volentia Translation operates on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people, on whose unceded traditional territories we work, learn, and live.
VOLENTIA TRANSLATION