VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Becoming An Active Mediator For The Dispute Resolution Center is one of the best ways to enter the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) field is to get training and experience as a volunteer community mediator. The Dispute Resolution Center offers quality training provided by trainers certified by the Office of ADR Programs, a supervised apprenticeship and the opportunity to provide service both in and out of the court system.  Lectures, role plays, case studies, and demonstrations are designed to instill the skills needed by successful mediators. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are often available for attorneys.

Training Requirements

• Completion of an approved 32-Hour Basic Mediation Training Course
• Observing a minimum of six mediation sessions
• Co-mediating a minimum of two mediation sessions with an experienced mediator
• Holding a debriefing session with a Center staff member or mentor after each observation and co-mediation session

Mediator Active Status Requirements

• Mediate a minimum of three cases over a one-year period  

·      Take a minimum of six hours of continuing education training offered either by the Center or a pre-approved provider. 

• At the Agency Director's discretion, these requirements may be increased, if necessary, for the candidate to develop the requisite skills needed to mediate proficiently.

To get started select from the following choices:

• Training Schedule
• Training Application