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Become an EAC Volunteer Mediator

The EAC Mediation Centers (located in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties) are conflict resolution programs which help youth, families, schools, and the community at large resolve disputes. They handle a variety of disputes such as small claims mediation, special education mediation, community residence/supportive housing mediation, as well as Lemon Law Arbitration for consumers throughout Long Island.

Mediation is a voluntary process in which the parties sit down with a team of two professional, impartial mediators to discuss their concerns. When the parties agree to a solution, the mediators put the agreement into written form, which is final and binding.

Trained, professional mediators enable parties to reach a legally binding written agreement allowing such cases to stay out of the courtroom and save taxpayer's dollars. Research has shown mediation to be a more effective and long-lasting mechanism for resolving disputes than court cases outside of the system. EAC volunteer mediators handle over 5,200 disputes a year.

The dedicated and reliable mediators and arbitrators are volunteers within the community they serve. The mediators complete a 25-hour basic mediation training that provides them with the skills required to mediate effectively. In addition, volunteer mediators will learn techniques in agreement writing, as well as enhancing their mediation methods. Arbitrators for the NYS Lemon Law Program are volunteers as well, and they receive additional, specialized training which includes an overview of the laws and guidelines of the NYS Lemon Law Program.

Our volunteer mediators and arbitrators find a wonderful sense of fulfillment by assisting people with their disputes. When asked why they choose volunteer mediation the most common response was, "I want to give back to the community and this is the perfect way to do it".

Apply to Become an EAC Volunteer Mediator!