MEDIATION & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Co-Mediation Opportunity
To challenge myself to become the greatest mediator I can be; to be a member of a team of noble experts serving compassionately, honestly, and courageously at the very heart of social strife; to help the most at risk children & in-need young parents where & when they need us most; and to leave this world a little better for having been here.
SC Family Mediation volunteers serve California Superior Court systems, primarily the Los Angele County Superior Dependency Courts, at the highest level. Our volunteers continue to earn their place among the very best mediators, with in-person agreement rates consistently over 90%, and remote/online family success rates near 90%.
We co-mediate weekdays from 7:45AM to 3:30PM. For new mediators, online or in-person co-mediations will be available. We have developed a system of mediation excellence requiring a beginner’s mind & growth mindset, regardless of your level of experience. When families come to us, it means a judge, a social worker, and four attorneys have not been able to ask the right questions to end the wars and begin the peace. It takes an average of 24 months to get great at mediating the variety of complex family scenarios we are presented with. So, the commitment we ask for is 24 months.
SC Family Mediation has opportunities for:
- Eight one-day/week volunteer co-mediators, and
- Two one-day-every-other-week volunteer co-mediators
to begin training July 2023.
For the selected candidates, your California Judicial Counsel-approved training will be a combination of:
- Interviews with current SCFM mediators,
- Online, on-demand video experiences,
- Live, online mock mediation and Q&A opportunities, and
- Practical experiences.
SCFM mediators must pass the Superior Court security clearance provided by Los Angeles County.
Next step: Email a brief Bio, CV, or resume to info@socalfm.org
We are looking forward to co-mediating with you.
Mediation Leadership Opportunities
If you believe in a better form of social peace & justice, it's an exciting time to become a part of our small & fast-growing mediation nonprofit. Leadership (Tiger Team) positions are currently volunteer-based, soon to be volunteer-to-hire, based on funding. Weekends & after hours, great!
Next step: Email a brief Bio, CV or resume to info@socalfm.org
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our family.
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
Number 1 for 2022, ODR Mediation Family Success. Number 1 for 2021, ODR Mediation Family Success.
Something special is happening here. Everything begins with our amazing administration team. They set the tone, in preparation for each mediation. Parents and mediators alike appreciate the extra support and attention provided by these charismatic and caring professionals.
We provide in-person and on-line mediations for those who need us most.
Learn to adapt and innovate styles & strategies. You will be helping underserved & underfunded families & children in dire need of agreements.
A frequent reason given for satisfaction with mediating with this program is the quality and commitment of our team members.
Ken Cloke -
"This is one of the premier mediation programs in the world. And nothing less than the lives of children are at stake."
partners: CAlifornia Judicial Counsel, superior courts, USC
This is a life changing commitment to overcome all obstacles preventing success.
Get Involved
- Mediator
- Tiger Team Leadership
- Outreach & Social Media
VO-LU-NE-SIA: That moment when you forget you’re volunteering to help change lives,
because it’s changing yours.
The most challenging "agreement-creation workshops" can take a half day to a full day to successfully complete. There's no way around it, a full weekday commitment (7:45AM to 4:00PM) is required.
We invest heavily in our mediators, and ask for a minimum two-year (48-mediation) commitment, but we really want you for life.
Annual Training at USC Law School Now Offered Online
Become an exceptional mediator while helping save families and kids from conflict.
Friendly, family-style team
Create & share cutting edge mediation strategies.
Ongoing Education
It takes a beginner's mind, a desire to reduce family violence for children, a commitment to be a truly great peacemaker, and a belief in a better form of social peace & justice.
