Mediation: Special Rates for ACOSVO Members

Mediation is an effective way of resolving disputes by enabling people to make their own decisions about how to move forward. It is a flexible process and can be used in a wide variety of situations.

In the Third Sector it can be used when disputes have arisen or there are relationship difficulties between board members, committee members, employees or volunteers. It can also be useful in resolving some of the difficult and sensitive issues that arise through partnership, collaborative working and mergers.

Mediation involves an independent third party, the mediator, assisting people to have a discussion to help them find a solution. The mediator helps people work out and express what their issues are and then consider what the options are for moving forward. These options are then discussed and used to work out an agreement.

Scottish Mediation, in partnership with ACOSVO, has arranged for special mediation rates to be offered to most organisations in the Third Sector.

To find out how to utilise this offer please contact the Scottish Mediation Helpline on 0131 556 8118 or see their website at  www.scottishmediation.org.uk ensuring to mention ACOSVO when you do.