Ashford Mediation Service

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....

Download our free ebook - The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families . We’ve produced this guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. In this ebook we explain what mediation is and give people who are helping young people, some tools and skills, hints and tips on how and when to use mediation. We want to encourage young people, families, and community and school leaders, to contact Ashford Mediation Service and make use of our free mediation services. You can download the guide in English, Nepalese, Hindi and Polish language versions: Download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' (English language version) Download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' (Nepalese language version) Download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' (...

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 .