Our mission

Our interpretation services are built and evaluated by the communities we serve. Our work is founded on accuracy, cultural respect and trust.

We specialize in family service interpretation, and serve public schools, family medical practices, social service agencies and other organizations across Iowa.

Business for a Cause

When you choose EMBARC, you invest in your neighbors. With every dollar, you fund programs supporting early childhood education; parent/guardian education; crisis and advocacy navigation; community-led classes; and other long-term services designed for immigrants and refugees, by refugees.

We provide vetted interpreters who speak Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Chin languages (such as Mizo Chin, Hakha Chin, Falam Chin and Zomi Chin), Spanish and French.

Are you seeking interpretation assistance for yourself or loved ones? Contact our EMBARC Language Helplines (link).

Our district used EMBARC interpreters for a large-scale school registration event we held in the community.

“The five EMBARC interpreters who came were friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. They went above and beyond, and our registration event would not have been as successful as it was without EMBARC's valuable services!”

— Marshalltown Community School District, July 2022

EMBARC has been working with our school for several years.

“They have always sent interpreters that are able to speak the language of our families and to explain what is often confusing information to the families we work with. They have been a valued asset for us.”

— Des Moines Public School District, December 2021

Learn about our Services

With a team of interpreters fluent in up to 25 different languages, EMBARC can provide refugees with access to linguistic and culturally-relevant support to help them navigate health care, education and immigration services and systems.

Request an initial appointment and learn how EMBARC’s experienced team can aid your business through professional interpretation providers.

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Become An Interpreter

Are you an experienced community interpreter, interested in working with EMBARC’s interpretation and translation services? Inquire below about joining our team.

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