Volunteer Application

What skills do you have that you think would make you a good volunteer? Please describe any education, employment or life experiences that might be of value. *

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

What is your understanding of the role of a volunteer at the Community Mediation Center? *

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? *

Do you have any special skills that may be helpful in your volunteer role, such as proficiency in another language, computer skills, etc.? *

Have you ever participated in a mediation? If so, please describe your experience. *

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

Please provide three personal and/or professional references.

Are you interested in taking the basic mediation training? *

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What other areas of programs would you like to participate in with the center? Please visit our website for more program details. *

INTERVIEW: An interview is also required.

Please, your initials below:

I will attend the 2-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. *

As a volunteer, I will keep confidentiality of all personal information pertaining to clients and mediation partners. *

Volunteers are required to attend the entirety of training necessary for each of the programs in which you wish to participate. All volunteers interested in becoming a mediator must volunteer a minimum of 10 hours before becoming eligible for mediation training. You will be invited but not required to attend monthly transformative skill building sessions once you have completed your volunteer training.

Signature: *

Date: *

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Volunteer Application