Volunteering for MESH
In order to work as a volunteer mediator for MESH, you will need to undertake our Community Mediation Skills training. The training involves approx 24 hours of taught time and the completion of practical casework. This will entail working on a minimum of 5-6 cases (depending on the duration of cases) in Sheffield, Rotherham or Chesterfield. This is, on average, a commitment of 3-5 hours per week while on casework.
Our courses are held at Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE on the dates and at the times indicated. Volunteers are expected to attend all eight sessions of classroom training, quarterly supervision, and Mediator Support Group sessions which form part of your ongoing training and development.
If you would like further information about the training, or wish to apply for either of the courses, please contact us for an informal chat and/or an information and application pack. Please note that, due to the nature of the work we do, all volunteers will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB check on the commencement of training.
Community Mediation Skills Training Courses 2011-12
All training sessions will be from 10.00 am – 1.00pm on the following dates:
Autumn 2011
- Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 November
- Monday 14 November
- Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 November
- Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November
- Monday 5 December
Spring 2012
- Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March
- Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 March
- Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 March
- Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 March
