Volunteer Opportunities
Community Mediation Center St. Mary's County relies heavily on volunteer support. With our Center, there are different ways to volunteer.
Become A Mediator Apprentice
The mediator apprentice positions are perfect for people interested in becoming a mediator in the future. Becoming a mediator apprentice allows people that are interested to become part of the team prior to basic mediation training. Apprentices benefit from learning not only about mediation but about the center itself inside and out. They help make our services available by helping with all the actions it takes on the back end to make a mediation happen. Apprentices become a part of the team to make decisions and influence the direction of the center. Mediator apprentice will be trained to:
Looking to become a mediator? Once every 1-2 years, we offer a full 40 hour Transformative mediation training. The next training will occur in 2022, so please contact us for more information. Currently a mediator and want to volunteer? Contact us!
General Volunteering
Even if we're in between trainings, we always love new volunteers. The generosity of our community is paramount in our ability to continue providing free services. We always need extra hands for community outreach events and office administration.
Fundraising - FUNRAISER CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED
Help us put the fun in fundraising! We have 2 annual fundraising events, along with other opportunities to help the center financially. We're always on the lookout for extra hands at volunteer events.
Become A Mediator Apprentice
The mediator apprentice positions are perfect for people interested in becoming a mediator in the future. Becoming a mediator apprentice allows people that are interested to become part of the team prior to basic mediation training. Apprentices benefit from learning not only about mediation but about the center itself inside and out. They help make our services available by helping with all the actions it takes on the back end to make a mediation happen. Apprentices become a part of the team to make decisions and influence the direction of the center. Mediator apprentice will be trained to:
- Conduct intakes for and coordinate mediations.
Complete intakes for participants seeking meditation. Explain the process, collect data, and coordinate schedules. - Assist with workshops, facilitations, and outreach events.
Provide support for community outreach events, community conversations, conflict resolution workshops and tabling events. - Attend monthly Transformative Skill Building training and program specific training.
Complete training for assisting in conflict resolution workshops, business outreach, and large group facilitation.
Looking to become a mediator? Once every 1-2 years, we offer a full 40 hour Transformative mediation training. The next training will occur in 2022, so please contact us for more information. Currently a mediator and want to volunteer? Contact us!
General Volunteering
Even if we're in between trainings, we always love new volunteers. The generosity of our community is paramount in our ability to continue providing free services. We always need extra hands for community outreach events and office administration.
Fundraising - FUNRAISER CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED
Help us put the fun in fundraising! We have 2 annual fundraising events, along with other opportunities to help the center financially. We're always on the lookout for extra hands at volunteer events.
