Lead Mediator
Ministry: Justice · Emergency Function: Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Role Purpose
Leads mediation and dispute resolution in shelters and community operations, resolving conflicts peacefully and maintaining community harmony during stressful disasters.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop mediation procedures for shelters and community spaces.
- Train volunteers in de-escalation and mediation.
- Coordinate with Shelter Security Chief on conflict response.
- Participate in preparedness exercises.
During an Emergency
- Lead mediation and dispute resolution in shelters.
- De-escalate conflicts between residents and groups.
- Coordinate with Shelter Security on safety.
- Support peaceful community operations.
After an Emergency
- Document mediation lessons and recurring conflicts.
- Update mediation procedures.
- Support community reconciliation.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
- De-escalation or mediation training required for this role.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in mediation, counseling, or conflict resolution
- Calm, fair, and trusted presence
- De-escalation experience
- Community respect and communication skills
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.