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Interpreters Niagara/Hamilton


Interpreters Niagara-Hamilton

Interpretation available in:

Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, French, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Yugoslavian.

Additional languages available upon request.

Specially funded for battered women.

10 Reasons to use 
Interpreters Niagara-Hamilton

1. Accurate Information
2. Accountability
3. Confidentiality
4. Impartiality
5. Linguistic Proficiency
6. Professionalism
7. Consistency
8. Cultural Bridging
9. Liability Issues
10. On-going Training

Click here for the requirements to become an interpreter.

The Service

A point of connection between human service professionals (medical, legal, educational, social welfare) and non-English speakers.  Skilled, local interpreters are available for:

Brief Message Relays 

•   medical instructions
•   appointment reminders
•   eligibility requirements
•   other

 Telephone Interviews

 The voice of a sworn interpreter added to:
•   an appointment at a professional office
•   a telephone conversation with an off-site client

 On-Site Interviews

•   Accurate information verified in your office, at your convenience.
•   Documents requiring clients’ signatures sight-translated to ensure complete  
    comprehension.

The Process

To book an interpreter, call Information Niagara.  You will need to provide the following information:

     •   Agency Name
     •   Your Name
     •   Agency Phone Number
     •   Language Requested
     •   Client Name
     •   Appointment Date and Time

Once the assignment has been scheduled we will call you back to confirm interpreter availability.  If there are conflicts in the timing we will work with you doing our best to meet the needs of your client.

Click here for tips on using an interpreter.