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Volunteer Mediators Needed-Early Settlement Northeast Oklahoma

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ORGANIZATION: Early Settlement Mediation

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a VOLUNTEER

The Early Settlement Mediation program offers FREE mediation services to all Oklahoman utilizing community volunteers, like YOU, who are trained to mediate disputes! There are thirteen (13) program offices statewide which are funded by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Each program provides mediation services to the courts and communities in the area they serve.

Our volunteer mediators come from all walks of life and desire to make the communities they live in a more peaceful place. To become an Early Settlement volunteer mediator, you must:

Apply to the local Early Settlement Program. Complete a FREE 20-hours of training provided by Early Settlement. Observe a couple of mediations and be observed mediating a case for certification. Commit to 10 hours of volunteer service each year.

Many of our Volunteer Mediators develop an interest in mediating family and divorce cases, adult guardianship, and/or child permanency cases. There is additional training for mediating advanced

NOTE: The mediation certification for Early Settlement is only good when actively volunteering and is not recognized when conducting private for-fee mediations.

If you are interested in joining our team as a VOLUNTEER MEDIATOR, please complete the information below and hit the SUBMIT button. A local program staff member will reach out to you!

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About Early Settlement Mediation

Location:

401 Dewey Ave, Suite 217, Bartlesville, OK 74003, US

Mission Statement

In mediation, a neutral third party helps those in conflict define issues, explore solutions, and reach practical workable, and mutually satisfactory agreements. Mediation seeks to prevent conflicts from escalating, saving everyone involved the time and expense of going to court.

Description

The Northeast Oklahoma program offers FREE mediation services, and specializes in Small Claims, Evictions, Divorce, Paternity, Child Permanency, and Adult Guardianship mediations. Utilizing trained volunteers, we strive to help our neighbors participate in settling their own conflicts to create a more peaceful community for all.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Justice & Legal
Children & Youth, Community, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

401 Dewey AveBartlesville, OK 74003

(36.74959,-95.97675)
 

SKILLS

  • Library Sciences
  • Legal (General)
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Customer Service
  • History
  • Conflict Resolution

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 20 hours per year
  • Must attend a program training and shadow a certified mediator before being fully certified.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held virtually, at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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