Gryphon Place

From 01/01/2005 to

DRS Volunteers provide Mediation services to persons or groups in conflict. The primary model is Facilitative Mediation which is very neutral and is focused on developing agreements that the parties can live with. Dispute Resolution Services offers periodic training opportunities for people wanting to learn mediation and a variety of other conflict resolution skills. Our basic training for facilitative mediators is in the B.A.D.G.E.R. model, and follows the established guidelines of the State Court Administrative Office of the Michigan Supreme Court. It consists of 40 hours of instruction and experiential exercises, followed by observation of mediation sessions, a supervised mediation internship, and the potential opportunity to serve as a volunteer mediator at our center. We also offer special trainings from time to time in Community Conferencing and other techniques for managing and transforming conflict.

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The DRSAB advises the Gryphon Place Board of Directors on Policy matters which affect the Dispute Resolution Services program and also provides input and community support for the services. Diversity is sought in order to represent the community, as well as skills and committement to non-violent dispute resolution. DRSAB members also assist in Agency Fund Raising on behalf of DRS.

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Volunteers will be responsible for answering phones and referring clients to the appropriate agency or source for help. 35 hours of training are required and committment of 200 hours of service per year are required. PLEASE VOLUNTEER.