Dayton Mediation Center

Interested in becoming a volunteer...

As a Volunteer mediator you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in cooperation with the Center’s staff and other volunteers to facilitate or assist in the mediation process, to promote the Center and its idea of peaceful resolution to conflicts


• Embark on a 6-9 month apprenticeship program, with 35 hours of classroom training and 15 hours acting as mediator


• Help people to communicate in a positive and constructive manner


• Work to provide all participants the opportunity to express themselves and to listen to each other


• Help participants understand mediation as more than a process to reach an agreement