Ku'ikahi Mediation Center is able to provide affordable and accessible dispute resolution services through the help of professionally trained mediators from the community who volunteer their time! Since these volunteers are the backbone of our organization, we offer Basic Mediator Training at least once a year in order to maintain an active pool of qualified mediators and to promote awareness of conflict resolution skills such as conflict analysis, active listening and advanced communications.

Our Basic Mediator Training is an intensive, interactive 28-hour program that includes a training manual and hands-on simulations of several types of mediations. Upon completion of the training, participants will have an opportunity to apply their skills as a volunteer Apprentice Mediator at Ku'ikahi Mediation Center. Apprentices are always paired with a Mentor Mediator during the apprenticeship period.

Our next basic training is scheduled for September 24th, 25th and October 1st and 2nd.

Basic Training 2011 - Application (click to download)

Please email your completed application to the email address below.

If you are interested in taking our Basic Training Email us at info@kuikahi-mediation.org or call us at 808 935-7844.

Mediators who successfully complete the Basic Training and Ku'ikahi Mediation Center Apprenticeship qualify for advanced training opportunities. Advanced trainings are held periodically to develop skills required for certain types of mediations such as domestic (divorce and child custody disputes) and special education.

Our next advanced training is on Civil Rights Claims, scheduled for February 11, 2011. Click here to download flyer (pdf). For training questions email training@kuikahi-mediation.org or call the Center at 935-7844.