Learn Conflict Resolution Skills While Serving Your Community!

Resolutions Northwest (RNW) is now accepting applications for our annual Volunteer Mediation Training and Mentorship Program. This 38-hour basic mediation training is free in exchange for a one-year weekly volunteer commitment to help neighbors and communities in Portland resolve conflicts with each other. This opportunity is designed for people who are dedicated to helping people have challenging discussions and find mutually acceptable solutions together.

Training dates for 2010: Jan. 6 & 13 (Wed. eves), Jan 8, 9, 15, 16 (Fri. & Sat., all day).

Application deadline: November 20, 2009. Application forms can be obtained at http://www.resolutionsnorthwest.org or 503-595-4890.

RNW is committed to providing culturally appropriate, relevant and accessible services to all communities in Portland. We seek a pool of volunteers who…

· Come from diverse backgrounds & experiences

· Are able or willing to connect to people like you and not like you

· Can provide bridges to communities currently underserved by our programs

· Can support each other through this learning process.

To ensure equal access, RNW will provide auxiliary aids/services under the ADA or an alternative format of this application. Call 503-595-4890 with accommodation requests.

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Christina Albo, Director of Mediation Services

Resolutions Northwest

1827 NE 44th Avenue, Suite 300

Portland, OR  97213

christina@resolutionsnorthwest.org

503-595-4890 x101