About HLB
Hawaiʻi Language Bank connects healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations with locally based, certified interpreters and translators across more than 40 languages statewide.
40 +
languages
Our services ensure accurare communication & meaningful access to essential services throughout Hawai'i.
Serving Hawaiʻi’s communities since 1975
Services
Interpretation Services
In-person
Phone (OPI)
Video Remote (VRI)
Translation Services
Accurate and culturally appropriate document translations (no usage of AI)
Documents (Health, Education, Social Services, Legal, Government, and more)
Audio
Certification of Translation
with Notarization
Born in Hawaiʻi. Bridging languages for over a decade
The only language service grounded in Hawaiʻi’s cultural and linguistic landscape
40 +
languages
Why Choose HLB
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Local Expertise
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Community Impact
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Real Linguists
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Fast-response
Equal opportunity for non-English speakers
In the state of Hawai’i where 25.9% of the population speaks a language other than English at home, our program found immense success at supporting equity in social development through language access.
For this reason we are entrusted by nearly 5,000 clients per year to provide interpreters and translators so
that people have the ability to
communicate with and attain information from a variety of sources including healthcare providers, education professionals, social service providers, legal service providers, and more.
Given our experience and dedication to serving low English proficiency individuals, we believe our services can provide you with the most satisfactory results. At present, our Hawaii Language Bank has 40+ languages available and over 100 active linguists (interpreters and translators).
To Apply as an HLB Linguist:
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Provide documentation on educational background, certificates and/or degrees earned.
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Provide examples of translation work (if applicable).
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Successfully pass proficiency tests in both English and the targeted language.
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Successfully pass confidentiality tests (HIPAA and FERPA)
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Be a registered Independent Contractor. You must obtain a General Excise Tax (GET) license and a business registered name with all necessary professional insurance coverage.
More detailed information will be provided via email.