About Volunteering

MMC Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play a critical role in all areas of service provision at the Midlands Mediation Center (MMC).  Volunteer mediators are essential to the success of our mediation programs. MMC also benefits from the donated time and expertise of MMC Board and committee members, volunteer trainers, Americorps or community volunteers, and student interns.

MMC Volunteer Mediators – Volunteer mediators may serve as civil court mediators in County Magistrate Courts and family mediators for family court cases mediated at the Center.  MMC also provides mediators for landlord-tenant, school-based, real estate, and workplace disputes. MMC’s volunteer mediators make it possible to provide low-cost, affordable mediation services to the Midlands community.  If you are interested in serving as a volunteer civil, community, or family mediator, you must show evidence of completing mediation training.

Civil (and community) mediation training is offered through the Midlands Mediation Center and the S.C. Bar.  Family mediation training is offered through the S.C. Bar only.  Trainings offered through the Bar are five-day intensives designed for lawyers, although some non-lawyer professionals do participate.  If you are a family attorney and interested in Certification, please contact our office.

The Midlands Mediation Center offers a 40-hour Introduction to Mediation Training, which when supplemented by time in Magistrate’s Court, will qualify trainees to serve as court mediators.  MMC will recognize comparable mediation training received through similar organizations/institutions in other states when confirmed by copies of training certificates.  For more information about MMC training, please see the Training page.

MMC Board or Committee Service – MMC has enjoyed a long tradition of service from community leaders and professionals serving on the Midlands Mediation Center Board of Directors. Board members represent such professions and community service as law, human resources, mediation, civic planning, business management, domestic violence advocacy, non-profit experience, civil rights, education, and social services, among others. If you are interested in learning more about MMC Board or committee involvement, please inquire at exdir@midlandsmediation.org.

MMC General Support Volunteers – MMC welcomes the opportunity to engage new volunteers who are interested in providing general support to the Center and its day-to-day operations. Volunteers are especially needed to assist with special events or projects.

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• Facilitate meetings
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• Administrative Support (answering phones, filing, data entry, etc...)

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Board Interest: Please describe your experience related to MMC's mission and share any previous or current board or nonprofit related experiences. *

The Midlands Mediation Center seeks board members who will demonstrate a commitment to its mission through: • Belief in the mission of the Center and the value of mediation; • Active support at meetings, in committees, and on projects; and • Financial support through contributions and fundraising.

Which of the following areas of expertise do you feel you could contribute to MMC:

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