Ashford Mediation Service

Details of a new job vacancy for a Part-time Case Coordinator at Ashford Mediation Service. Ashford Mediation Service (AMS) a charity, established in 1997, provides free community mediation services to families, neighbours, and communities across Ashford Borough, Folkestone, and Hythe. With recent funding from National Lottery Awards for All, we can offer this new role as part of our phased development plan. Please note, whilst we are hoping to extend this post for a further three years beyond this initial year, at the moment, the post is for one year only. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly from home and at our hot-desk office spaces in Ashford and Canterbury, Kent. The closing date for the vacancy is Wednesday 30th September 2026, with interviews taking place, in person in October 2026. Find out more about the role: You can find the full details at Ashford Mediation Service Part-time Case Coordinator .

Ashford Mediation Service will be attending the Domestic Abuse and Awareness Support event at the Town Hall Undercroft in Hythe between 10.30am and 2pm on Friday 8th May. The event is hosted by Hythe Town Council and will also see Folkestone & Hythe District Community Safety Partnership, Folkestone & Hythe District Council, and Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service in attendance. Further information is on the poster below and the Hythe Town Council website . Working together with local organisations. If you’re based in Ashford, Folkestone or Hythe, we’d love to connect. We offer: Free information sessions for partner agencies. Mediation & conflict resolution workshops in education settings. Opportunities to host flyers or share our service in your publications. Together, we can support healthier, more connected communities. Find out more and get in touch via our website .

For nearly three decades, Ashford Mediation Service (AMS) has helped thousands of people move past conflict and regain peace of mind. Since 1997, our trained volunteer mediators have supported residents across Ashford with free, confidential and impartial mediation – helping neighbours, families and communities find calm, practical solutions to everyday disputes. Today, we are proud to extend that same support to residents of Folkestone & Hythe , thanks to the generous support of the Kent Community Foundation and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust . This partnership enables us to explore and deliver free mediation services to individuals, families and communities across the district. Our mission: helping people move forward Conflict can affect anyone. A disagreement with a neighbour, tension within a family, or difficulties at work can quickly become overwhelming. At AMS, we believe no one should have to navigate these challenges alone. Our mediators provide: A safe, neutral space...

We are grateful to have recently received support from The Frank Brake Community Fund to help with our work. Established through Kent Community Foundation in 2019, The Frank Brake Community Fund awards funding to small charitable organisations across the district of Ashford. The work of Ashford Mediation Service is made possible by the generous support of our funders. Find out more about the organisations that support our service on our Funders page .

“Talking to Ashford Mediation Service saved us a great deal of time, money and bad feelings!” ― Arthur and Ruth, Ashford Residents Read more about how we've helped keep Ashford talking in the case studies on  our website .

“Thank you for arranging the mediation, it has made a big difference to me and the others, we now chat and laugh together. I feel so much better and don’t even think about going the long way to my flat to avoid them. Thank you again.” ― Ashford Resident Read more about how we've helped keep Ashford talking in the case studies on  our website .

“Ashford Mediation Service worked with us to manage our dispute with noisy neighbours - now we can have a better night’s sleep.” ― Nicholas and Doreen, Ashford Residents Read more about how we've helped keep Ashford talking in the case studies on our website .

Ashford Mediation Service has a “Give as you Live” donation page. By using Give as you Live you can help us raise free funds for our charity with your everyday online shopping. Find out more on the Give as you Live website . Ashford Mediation Service can help you resolve your disputes with neighbours, with family and in the workplace. Our mediation services are free of charge, servicing the residents of Ashford Borough.

Ashford Mediation Service is thrilled to be able to offer places on its Mediator Training programme taking place in the New Year 2024. AMS provides training opportunities and courses to mediators and volunteers. We will be running a Mediator Training programme in the New Year. This course is free of charge to attend. Should you wish to attend our AMS Mediator Training, please ensure that you have completed our Volunteer Application Form and returned it to the office prior to the course start date. If you would like to find out more and book your place on the free mediator training course, please contact info@ashfordmediation.co.uk or call 07845 914838. Details of upcoming training will be shared on the Ashford Mediation Service website and social media. Could you be a Volunteer Mediator with Ashford Mediation Service? We’re looking for people with empathy, patience and persistence, as well as a non-judgemental outlook to join our team. If you'd like to find out more, please contac...

Ashford Mediation Service is thrilled to be able to offer places on its Mediator Training programme taking place in October. Ashford Mediation Service is providing a five-day Mediator Training course at the AMS offices on Tufton Street in Ashford in October. The course is free to attend and is delivered by accredited mediator Tony Hamlin, who will work with participants to develop their skills and approach to manage the mediation process. The programme runs for five days and participants must be able to attend all of the dates. Mediator Training Dates Thursday 5th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Friday 6th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Tuesday 10th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Wednesday 11th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Friday 13th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm About the course Our Mediator Training course will be delivered by Tony Hamlin, who is an accredited mediator and experienced trainer.   The course aims to: Provide an overview of the theory and principles of mediation....

Find out more about our volunteering opportunities, including our Volunteer Mediator roles . Ashford Mediation Service provides free confidential and impartial mediation services to residents of Ashford who are experiencing conflict with others. Our Volunteer Mediators are an essential part of Ashford Mediation Service and help us provide a service of mediation to those in dispute and experiencing conflict in the Borough of Ashford. By doing good for other people and the local community you can receive a sense of accomplishment. Being a volunteer can help boost your self-esteem, self-confidence and life experiences and satisfaction. Our Volunteer Mediators carry a great pride in the support they offer, and the role can give you a sense of identity. The role of a mediator is to help people find relief from conflict, anger and stress. By becoming a volunteer you will bring with you empathy, patience and persistence, as well as a non-judgemental outlook. Our team enjo...

The latest issue of the Ashford For You Digital Magazine is now available. Ashford For You Digital Magazine - Summer 2023 Copies of the magazine are sent to residents of Ashford borough, with a digital edition available to read online and download as a PDF .  Ashford Mediation Service in the Ashford For You Digital Magazine, Summer 2023 Ashford Borough Council is a partner of Ashford Mediation Service. Find out more on the Ashford Borough Council website .

Volunteers' Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities. This week is Volunteers' Week and the 39th edition of the event. Volunteers' Week runs from the 1st to 7th June each year. Volunteering with Ashford Mediation Service Ashford Mediation Service has a team of dedicated volunteer mediators. You can find out more about volunteering with Ashford Mediation Service in this video and on the AMS website .

Volunteering with Ashford Mediation Service. In  this video , Sue Pitt, Chair of Ashford Mediation Service, talks about volunteering opportunities with AMS. Ashford Mediation Service provides free confidential and impartial mediation services to residents of Ashford, Kent who are experiencing conflict with others. Visit  our website  to find out more about our services and  how you can join the AMS team .

Ashford Mediation Service featured on The Dominic King Show on BBC Radio Kent on Wednesday evening. You can hear Sue Pitt, Chair of Ashford Mediation Service, talking about AMS, how it helps people & communities, and how you can get involved as a volunteer mediator from 1 hour, 12 minutes and 23 seconds at this link . The show is available to listen to online for the next 29 days. The Dominic King Show on BBC Radio Kent is Kent's Arts and Culture show. Ashford Mediation Service provides free confidential and impartial mediation services to residents of Ashford who are experiencing conflict with others. Find out more on the Ashford Mediation Service website .

Find out more about our volunteering opportunities , including our Volunteer Mediator roles . About Ashford Mediation Service In 1997 Ashford Mediation Service was established to promote, for the public benefit and for the better preservation of public order, the provision of a mediation service area covered by Ashford Borough Council.  We work with individuals, organisations, authorities or groups involved in or likely to become involved in, dispute or conflict which results from or may lead to acts of nuisance, vandalism, racial abuse, unlawful activity, breach of the peace or breakdown of public order and to advance the education of the public. Our trained volunteer mediators act as peacemakers, helping members of the community to reach a mutually acceptable solution to their problems. Our aim is to help people to live in harmony together in peaceful communities. As a provider of services on community mediation AMS is committed to making communities safer by promoting and develo...

We're helping to keep Ashford talking. Sue Pitt, Chair of Ashford Mediation Service, talks about how the mediation process works, what mediators do, and the role of Ashford Mediation Service. We’ve produced a guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. You can download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' for free here and on our website .

We can help you resolve your disputes with neighbours, with family and in the workplace. Our mediation services are freely available in Ashford. Find out more and get in touch via our website .

Ashford Mediation Service is seeking a Service Development Director. The role of the Service Development Director is to develop and manage the strategic and operational aims of the AMS to provide a professional mediation service to the Borough of Ashford. The Director will be expected to work independently but will report to the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meetings with a monthly report to the Chair. Any urgent matters are to be discussed with the Chairman or Treasurer as appropriate. Key areas of responsibility include income generation from grant funders, stakeholder management, case generation, management and monitoring, volunteer mediator management and financial and service delivery monitoring and reporting, and ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to. You can find full details of the role in the Service Development Director Job Description . To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@ashfordmediation.co.uk

We're helping to keep Ashford talking. David Jonker, Service Development Manager at Ashford Mediation Service, talks about how the mediation process works, what mediators do, and the role of Ashford Mediation Service. We’ve produced a guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. You can download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' for free  here  and on  our website .