Mediator Application

The Community Mediation of St. Mary’s County (CMSMC) is a community-based program. What experience do you have which demonstrates your commitment to the community? *

What other volunteer activities have you participated in over the past 12–18 months? Why did you choose these organizations or activities? What was the time commitment to that work, and are you still involved in it? *

What times are you available to volunteer? Please indicate your availability below:

Please provide three personal and/or professional references.

ORIENTATION: You must attend ONE of the Orientation session.
Saturday , March 8th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, in person at CMSMC - Leonardtown
Friday, March 19th, 6:30pm- 8:30pm, via Zoom
Tuesday, April 1st, 11:00am -1:00pm, St. Mary's Health Hub - Lexington Park & via Zoom

INTERVIEW: An interview is also required. This will be scheduled for each mediation after the Orientation Session if not completed in advance.

Mediators are required to attend the full 40-hours of mediation training (including theory, skills, and role plays), and an apprenticeship consisting of a minimum of 8 hours of observations, co-mediation, and instruction. All mediators are required to volunteer at least 40 hours per year for 2 consecutive years and attend at least 8 hours of continuing education training, including 2 hours of ethics training, each year. (The Centers provides free Transformative Skill Building trainings each month.)

Please, initial below:

I will attend the 40-hour training. If an emergency arises and I miss any part of the training, I understand that I may not receive credit for completing the course. *

I commit to attending at least 8 hours of continuing education training annually. *

Volunteer Commitment Statement
This training costs the Centers $500 per student. Each participant will be required to pay $100 to help cover the cost of food. Light breakfast and a full lunch will be provided in addition to snacks on training days. If the fee is a burden there are scholarships available. Volunteers are expected to make a commitment of a minimum of 40 hours per year in each of the following two years. Volunteer hours may be obtained through mediating, attending monthly training sessions, assisting with events, and other jobs that may be needed by the Community Mediation Center. Except under special circumstances to be determined by the Center’s Director, any participant who does not honor this commitment will be invoiced for the balance of the training fee ($500), payable to the Center.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THE ENTIRE MEDIATOR TRAINING APPLICATION TERMS AND AGREE THAT SHOULD I NOT FULFILL MY VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT TO A MINIMUM OF 40 HOUR PER YEAR FOR THE TWO YEARS FOLLOWING TRAINING, I WILL BE INVOICED FOR THE BALANCE OF THE TRAINING FEE. FURTHERMORE, I CONFIRM THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TRUTHFUL AND ACCURATE.

Thank you for your interest.
Basic Mediation Training dates

April 4th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
April 5th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch Break 12-1:15
1:15 pm – 6:00 pm
April 6th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch Break 12-1:15
1:15 pm – 5:00 pm

April 11th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
April 12th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch Break 12-1:15
1:15 pm – 6:00 pm
April 13th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch Break 12-1:15
1:15 pm - 5:00 pm