Ku'ikahi Mediation Center is able to provide affordable and accessible dispute resolution services through the help of professionally trained mediators from the community who volunteer their time! Since these volunteers are the backbone of our organization, we offer Basic Mediator Training at least once a year in order to maintain an active pool of qualified mediators and to promote awareness of conflict resolution skills such as conflict analysis, active listening and advanced communications.

Our Basic Mediator Training is an intensive, interactive 32-hour program that includes a training manual and hands-on simulations of several types of mediations. Upon completion of the training, participants will have an opportunity to apply their skills as a volunteer Apprentice Mediator at Ku'ikahi Mediation Center. Apprentices are always paired with a Mentor Mediator during the apprenticeship period.

The next Basic Training is planned for the Fall of 2010. Dates and times will be posted here as soon as they are finalized. If you want to be placed on a mailing list for the next training, you may email your name, address, and phone number to info@kuikahi-mediation.org or call us at 935-7844.

Mediators who successfully complete the Basic Training and Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Apprenticeship qualify for advanced training opportunities. Advanced trainings are held periodically to develop skills required for certain types of mediations such as domestic (divorce and child custody disputes) and special education.

Congratulations to the 24 mediators who successfully completed our Domestic Mediation Traning March 26 - 28!

There are currently no Advanced Training classes scheduled. Please check back later. For training questions email training@kuikahi-mediation.org or call the Center at 935-7844.