Whether it’s making a doctor’s appointment or learning where to go in the wake of a disaster, being able to communicate effectively is critical to a person's safety and well-being.   With nearly 300 local volunteers who collectively speak more than 60 different languages and dialects, the American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties breaks down barriers of language by providing translation and interpretation for non-English speakers in our community. The Language Bank provides in-person and over-the-phone interpretation as well as written translations for individuals and community-based partner agencies.   Translation   Interpretation

"We couldn't manage as an organization without the Red Cross Language Bank." - Eustace Mazila, NWIRP volunteer. Read how the Red Cross helps the NWIRP.