Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Mediation is a conflict resolution process in which an impartial, nonjudgmental mediator facilitates communication between conflicting parties. The parties decide the outcome of the mediation.
Volunteers at the Community Mediation Center mediate small claims cases in the Richland and Lexington County Magistrate Courts. Volunteers also can mediate family mediation cases and civil (i.e. landlord-tenant, neighborhood) cases.
When a conflict is resolved at the mediation table rather than in a jury trial, the parties save time, money, and stress. Generally 60% of magistrate court mediations are settled so that these disputes are not tried before a judge and jury. Mediation, as it works to create a balance of power between parties, can also restore relationships.
Mediators practice nonviolent communication and active listening.

All volunteers must have a 40-hour mediation training. The volunteer can already have certification as a mediator or they can take the training that the Community Mediation Center provides.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Community Mediation Center

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Weekdays

Contact Person: Dorothy Garretson, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

4801 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203 (See a map)

Directions:

The Community Mediation Center is on the second floor of the College Place United Methodist Church.   Nearest Bus Stop: Line 30 or Line 1

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Columbia
Counties:		Lexington Richland