Get Involved: Conflict Transformation Works - Community Mediation

Community Mediation

Description:

Our wide range of community mediation-based services are available to all Fort Collins residents and City employees. Typical mediation cases include a variety of neighborhood and neighbor disputes, eviction mediation, landlord/tenant issues, facilitated conversation (larger group process), restorative mediations, Municipal Court-referred misdemeanor tickets, and internal City of Fort Collins workplace mediations. 

Responsibilities & Activities:

• Co-mediate with fellow volunteers using a facilitative, strength-based approach.
• Contact parties prior to mediation session to help them prepare.
• Write specific and actionable mediation agreements based on the needs of parties.
• Perform additional case management and program-related tasks as requested.
• Provide program improvement input and assistance as needed.
• Attend and participate in volunteer gatherings and skill development trainings; dedicate time and attention to maintain and increase your skill level.
• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• Strong learning mindset and curiosity

Values-Based Behaviors:

• Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and assumptions.
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in join problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Comes to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines.
• Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary and confidential information of MRJ.
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies. Positively contributes to implementing changes.

Time Commitment:

• Daytime sessions are Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Evening sessions are Monday through Thursday between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
• Each mediation session is up to 3 hours including pre conversations and debrief.
• Co-mediators are expected to have a 30-minute relationship building conversation in preparation for a mediation.
• Training could be added here

 

Licenses, Certifications, and Safety:

• Completion of 40-hour Mediation Training Certificate.
• A criminal background check is required.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Have a positive impact on the lives of disputing parties.
• Gain access to professional development opportunities to support personal and professional growth while practicing and growing your mediation skills.
• Opportunity to work with dedicated staff and volunteers.
• Opportunity to work with and inform community members.
• Free transportation on Transfort (with a volunteer badge).
• Access to internal job posting links.

Location:

Conflict Transformation Works' Office

112 North Howes Street

Fort Collins, CO 80522

Interests:

Outreach - Justice, Outreach - Conflict Resolution, Community Volunteer - Neighborhoods

Skills:

Conflict Resolution, Facilitation