Community Mediation

Our community mediation volunteers participate in a variety of cases from mandatory mediation in the courts around civil matters to disputes in neighborhoods, families and organizations. Although volunteers practice alone in some cases, we strive to use a co-mediation model.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 40 Hour Mediation Certification within five years, with preference given to UNR/NMC course graduates - and/or a combination of documented mediation experience.

Other Considerations:

• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus

• Strong understanding of interest based facilitative mediation

• Sensitivity to diversity (culture, race, gender orientation, life experiences, etc.)

• Comfort with technology and online communications

Time Commitment:

A minimum of two years with at least 12 mediations per year. Our mediations are typically in the 1-4 hour range of time required each and the hourly commitment per year is approximately 50.

*On-Boarding:

New mediators with NMC go through an observation and mentoring process that involves 4-12 supervised observations/mediations before co-mediating or leading a mediation. Depending on experience level and the mediator, this timing will vary. Learn More About the Mentor/Mentee Process Here.

A Variety of Tasks

We are currently in the midst of expanding the areas where we can provide opportunities for volunteers to work with us. Some of these areas of expertise include:

• Mediators

• Board of Directors

• General administrative

• Intake and case Development

• Training leads and co-leads

• Marketing

• Fundraising

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