The Mediation Center

10/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newest volunteer mediators on completing 50 hours of mediation training!

These dedicated volunteers are now prepared to help people in our community navigate conflict and work toward peaceful resolutions.

Their commitment helps us continue offering accessible mediation services and creating opportunities for understanding and connection throughout our community.

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and compassion they've invested in this work. Thank you for choosing to make a difference through mediation! 💙

10/15/2026

The Mediation Center's Hendersonville home for more than 20 years was on South Grove Street.

If you've driven down South Grove in the past few days, you may have noticed that our old building is gone. Don't worry! We moved about a year ago to 115 E Casewell Street, just a few blocks away.

The County is using the land for a new parking lot to support the courthouse renovation.

10/13/2026

📣 We're Hiring in Brevard!

The Mediation Center is looking for a Visitation Monitor to join our Family Visitation Program in Brevard!

🕔 Schedule: Thursdays, 5:00–8:30 PM

Help us provide a safe, supportive environment for children and families during supervised visits.

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Reach out to learn more!

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64474b001ad0f91d&from=shareddesktop_copy

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10/07/2026

Welcome Hollie! Through our partnership with Community Mediation Maryland, Hollie is serving as our AmeriCorps member this year. Hollie grew up in Sylva, NC and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a BA in Media and Journalism. This is Hollie's third AmeriCorps term of service. She previously served with United Way of the Piedmont and Hub City Farmers Market. As Hollie gets started, she's excited to become a certified mediator and see where the world of mediation takes her. When she is not learning all things mediation, Hollie enjoys spending her time with her herd of cats (5!), going to the movies, and reading 100-200 books per year. After her AmeriCorps service, Hollie plans to attend grad school.

10/02/2026

Today we are excited to highlight one of our Volunteer Mediators Kate Zubko! Below Kate tells us why she wanted to become a mediator and what she loves about it! We are grateful for you, Kate!

I've been interested in finding ways for people to become more curious about conflicts they are involved in, and how that curiosity may open up spaces for collaborating on possibilities to shift what seems stuck. Watching others spin their wheels without tools to move forward is difficult to see happening. The type of mediation processes the center has trained us on helps provide those tools of possibility for people to use their own self-determination to work towards resolving or mitigating issues they are having.

I have appreciated the focus on identifying values and feelings of all those who are in conflict as a way to acknowledge each of them as human beings trying to navigate the world and their relationships in it. I've watched people breathe a sigh of relief that they are being seen. I've learned fairly quickly that it is our job as mediators to offer and facilitate a possible process, but ultimately it is up to the participants involved to make their choices. I've started to view and experience conflicts I am in very differently, too!

09/04/2026

We loved spending the day with the team at Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) last week! We explored practical tools for navigating conflict, having difficult conversations, listening for understanding, and strengthening working relationships.

Thank you, SAWS, for inviting us and for being such an engaged group!

Want to bring conflict resolution and communication training to your workplace or organization? The Mediation Center offers customized trainings designed around the needs of your team. Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more!

09/01/2026

Still a few spots available for Transylvania or Polk Volunteers!

Do you enjoy helping people solve problems? Are you a good listener? Do you believe difficult conversations can lead to positive change?

The Mediation Center is now accepting applications for our next Community Mediation Training beginning September 30th, 2026 and we are prioritizing volunteers in Polk and Transylvania counties!

Our 50-hour training prepares volunteers to serve as community mediators, helping neighbors, families, roommates, and others work through conflict in a respectful, collaborative way. No prior mediation experience is required. We welcome participants from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to learning and serving their communities.

Learn more and apply: https://mediatewnc.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-community-mediator/

08/31/2026

We’re hiring!

The Mediation Center is seeking a part-time Client Services Coordinator for our Family Visitation Program operating out of our Hendersonville office. The Client Services Coordinator supports families participating in supervised visitation and safe exchange services.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, compassionate, and comfortable working with families navigating difficult circumstances.

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Learn more and apply through the Indeed link below!

Apply for the Client Services Coordinator job in Hendersonville, NC! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

08/18/2026

Still a few spots available!

Do you enjoy helping people solve problems? Are you a good listener? Do you believe difficult conversations can lead to positive change?

The Mediation Center is now accepting applications for our next Community Mediation Training beginning September 30th, 2026 and we are prioritizing volunteers in Polk and Transylvania counties!

Our 50-hour training prepares volunteers to serve as community mediators, helping neighbors, families, roommates, and others work through conflict in a respectful, collaborative way. No prior mediation experience is required. We welcome participants from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to learning and serving their communities.

Learn more and apply: https://mediatewnc.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-community-mediator/