Mediator Spotlight


            Mediation Training Opportunities


            FALL 2010
            COMMUNITY MEDIATION TRAINING

            Click here to download the application form

            Part 1

            Wednesday, Sept 22 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
            Friday, Sept 24 - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
            Saturday, Sept 25 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
            Sunday, Oct 3 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
            Monday, Oct 4 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

            Part 2 (optional 10 hrs for those seeking Rule 31)

            Monday, Oct 18 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
            Tuesday, Oct 19 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
            Thursday, Oct 21 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM


             
            NCRC basic mediation training will provide participants with the fundamental skills needed to mediate a variety of disputes in our Civil, Victim Offender, and Community Mediation programs, including: neighbor disputes, landlord/tenant, interpersonal, family, client/customer, roommate, employment disputes and others.  The training has been approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission as a Rule 31 General Civil training.  NCRC's training is experiential, fun and highly interactive.    The training is divided into two parts: Part 1, consisting of 30 hours of the fundamental skills in mediation (including cross-cultural communication), and Part 2, an additional 10 hours of mediation ethics and advanced negotiation techniques for those who seek to fulfill the requirements for Rule 31.  Meals, snacks and training materials will be provided.  

            For information about the cost of training and the volunteer commitment that is required of all trainees, download the application below, or at the top of this screen.

            Important forms to download and keep for your records:
            FALL 2010 MEDIATION TRAINING APPLICATION
            Trainer Biographies
            NCRC Volunteer Mediator Job Description
            List of Ways to Volunteer at NCRC

            A limited number of full & partial scholarships are available each training.  Please review the application for information.  Scholarships are made possible with support from Baker Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Law Firm.
             

            Space is limited to 20 participants per training, and all applicants must submit their applications by the due date of August 2, 2010.  Select applicants will be asked to attend a 2-hr orientation on August 16, 2010, and participate in a 30-minute interview on August 23, 25 or 26, 2010.  For questions about training, call NCRC at 615-333-8400 or send an email to Michele Flynn, Program and Volunteer Director:             michele@nashvilleconflict.org. 

            Thank you for your interest in community mediation!