Become a vital part of the process and volunteer
As residents of the greater Dayton area, we are all in this together. In 1987, the City of Dayton saw a different way for community members to be part of the process to address conflict effectively and make our community better. Today our volunteers receive cutting-edge training in conflict intervention and play an important role in the success of helping people manage conflict positively and constructively.
The Center conducts more than 1,000 mediations and community impact panels annually with the support of community volunteers. The Center has trained more than 1,500 citizen mediators and panelist from diverse backgrounds and interests.
Learn more about what becoming a volunteer looks like by listening to this WYSO story!
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities, including:
Mediator: Volunteer Mediators work with community members in conflict to have important conversations so they can make their own decisins about how to address their situation. Mediators support parties to get clearer, more decisive as well as more open to the other.
Community Impact Panelist: Panelists work with youth and their families in a welcoming setting to help them learn and grow, from first-time offenses that have resulted in a ticket or a fine, to situations that result in criminal charges. Panelists bring the wealth of their personal experiences and share their perspectives as representatives of the community.
Front Desk: Center receptionist/administrative volunteers assist the Center Staff by greeting clients, managing mediation paperwork, and completing a list of administrative duties.
See below for a link to apply.
Being a Volunteer
Thank you for considering volunteering for the Mediation Center. In addition to Volunteer Mediators, our volunteers serve as Community Impact Panelists and Front Desk Volunteers. All our volunteers give of their time and talent to support our community members.
To learn more about each of these roles, click on the arrow to the right. Then fill out the application below.
Have further questions? please contact us at (937) 333-2345
Follow this link to fill out our secure online application for Mediation, Front Desk and Panelist Volunteers. After we receive your application, we will be in touch about next steps.