KELSEYVILLE — Lake County Mediations will offer a basic mediation training class, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays, beginning on March 31, at the Kelseyville Community United Methodist Church.
The training consists of 32 hours of classroom instruction. It will provide the participants with the basic skills necessary to work in both the community and court mediation programs served by Lake County Mediations.
The cost of the training is $250 and includes materials. Lake County Mediations offers a sliding-scale fee for the training based on demonstrated need and a commitment to provide volunteer hours to the organization as either a mediator or volunteer.
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who complete all of the classes at a reception held following the final training session on April 21.
Participants will receive training in communication and active listening skills; the role, value, types and history of mediation; the mediation process and dealing with dispute resolution in culturally diverse populations.
Attorneys who participate in the training will receive 32 hours of Mandatory Continuing Education Credit. Other professional Continuing Education credit for participation in the training may be sought by the participant.
For more information visit lakecountymediations.org or contact Barbara Johnson, the executive director of Lake County Mediations, at lcm@Lakecountymediations.org or call 263-6800.
