Legal Services
Legal Services
Legal Services
Background
Background
Background
Language justice is an individual’s fundamental language right, to be able to communicate, understand, and be understood in the language one feels most articulate and powerful. Language can act as a tool of oppression, by silencing voices that are underrepresented, or it can act as a tool for empowerment, through amplifying these underrepresented voices.
Language justice is an individual’s fundamental language right, to be able to communicate, understand, and be understood in the language one feels most articulate and powerful. Language can act as a tool of oppression, by silencing voices that are underrepresented, or it can act as a tool for empowerment, through amplifying these underrepresented voices.
Our Solution
Our Solution
Our Solution
At Volentia, we are dedicated to empowering the voices of those with limited English-language proficiency by offering low-barrier language services. Volentia provides low-cost language services in legal settings, aiming to bridge the communication gap between clients and legal professionals. By facilitating clear and accurate communication, we hope to enable lawyers to gain a better understanding of their client's circumstances, leading to more nuanced, compelling, and persuasive case representations.
Volentia Research Translation provides low-cost research-related language translation, transcription, and interpretation services for research investigators in Canada. By equipping research investigators with low-cost language services, our mission is to promote greater ethnocultural diversity among research populations to enhance the generalizability of Canadian research. At the same time, we hope to break down the barriers that impede the research participation of those with limited English-language proficiency. We also collaborate with healthcare authorities in Canada to promote greater
Volentia Research Translation provides low-cost research-related language translation, transcription, and interpretation services for research investigators in Canada. By equipping research investigators with low-cost language services, our mission is to promote greater ethnocultural diversity among research populations to enhance the generalizability of Canadian research. At the same time, we hope to break down the barriers that impede the research participation of those with limited English-language proficiency. We also collaborate with healthcare authorities
Team
Team
Team
Our team of students at the UBC Allard School of Law encompasses proficiency in six languages. Each team member possesses full professional linguistic proficiency. All students are required to pass a language exam and a Criminal Record Check, complete training in legal translation, and sign a Confidentiality Form as part of the onboarding process. Through Volentia’s low-cost language services, we strive to create an environment where language is no longer a barrier to justice.
Our team of students at the UBC Allard School of Law encompasses proficiency in six languages. Each team member possesses full professional linguistic proficiency. All students are required to pass a language exam and a Criminal Record Check, complete training in legal translation, and sign a Confidentiality Form as part of the onboarding process. Through Volentia’s low-cost language services, we strive to create an environment where language is no longer a barrier to justice.
Languages
Languages
Languages
Mandarin
Punjabi
Arabic
Cantonese
Farsi
Vietnamese
Services & Fee Schedule
Services & Fee Schedule
Written Translation
Written Translation
Written Translation
consent forms, recruitment materials, surveys, screening forms, interview transcripts
consent forms, recruitment materials, surveys, screening forms, interview transcripts
Starting rate: $30 (for 150 words)
$0.15/word thereafter
Starting rate: $30 (for 150 words)
$0.15/word thereafter
Transcription
Transcription
Transcription
audio/video to text
audio/video to text
audio/video to text
Starting rate: $10 (for 10 mins of audio)
$1.00/min thereafter
Starting rate: $10 (for 10 mins of audio)
$1.00/min thereafter
Starting rate: $10 (for 10 mins of audio)
$1.00/min thereafter
Starting rate: $10 (for 10 mins of audio)
$1.00/min thereafter
Transcription + Translation
Transcription + Translation
Transcription + Translation
translating audio/video to text in a different language (i.e., Mandarin audio to English text)
translating audio/video to text in a different language (i.e., Mandarin audio to English text)
translating audio/video to text in a different language (i.e., Mandarin audio to English text)
Starting rate: $35 (for 5 mins of audio)
$4/min of audio thereafter
Starting rate: $35 (for 5 mins of audio)
$4/min of audio thereafter
Starting rate: $35 (for 5 mins of audio)
$4/min of audio thereafter
Interpretation
Interpretation
Interpretation
in-person & virtual language services, interviews, focus groups
in-person & virtual language services, interviews, focus groups
Starting rate: $45/hour
(1 hour minimum)
Starting rate: $45/hour
(1 hour minimum)
Starting rate: $45/hour
(1 hour minimum)
Starting rate: $45/hour
(1 hour minimum)
*Services not offered: Notarization and court interpretation.
*Services not offered: Notarization and court interpretation.
Booking Process
Booking Process
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Our Legal Coordinator will get back to you via email in 3-5 business days regarding the facilitation of the language service.
Our Legal Coordinator will get back to you via email in 3-5 business days regarding the facilitation of the language service.
Our Legal Coordinator will get back to you via email in 3-5 business days regarding the facilitation of the language service.
Our Legal Coordinator will get back to you via email in 3-5 business days regarding the facilitation of the language service.
Turnaround Times
Turnaround Times
Written Translation
Written Translation
Written Translation
5-8 business days for 200 words.
5-8 business days for 200 words.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the translation and making adjustments as needed.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the translation and making adjustments.
Transcription
Transcription
Transcription
5-8 business days for 10 mins of audio.
5-8 business days for 10 mins of audio.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the transcription and making adjustments as needed.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the transcription and making adjustments as needed.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the transcription and making adjustments.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the transcription and making adjustments as needed.
Transcription + Translation
Transcription + Translation
Transcription + Translation
10-14 business days for 10 mins of audio.
10-14 business days for 10 mins of audio.
10-14 business days for 10 mins of audio.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the translation and making adjustments as needed.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the translation and making adjustments as needed.
Process: One primary translator will facilitate the translation followed by 2 different translators verifying the translation and making adjustments as needed.
Interpretation
Interpretation
Interpretation
Please allow 5 business days for us to match you with an interpreter.
Please allow 5 business days for us to match you with an interpreter.
The earlier a request is submitted, the higher your chances of receiving an interpreter.
The earlier a request is submitted, the higher your chances of receiving an interpreter.
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