AAMS Volunteer Panelist Questionnaire

AAMS VOLUNTEER QUESTIONNAIRE

ARTS ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES (AAMS), a program of California Lawyers for the Arts, offers a forum for resolving and settling disputes that is available to all members of the arts community, including individuals, organizations, and businesses. AAMS uses volunteer mediators, arbitrators, and trainers to help deliver our services in three locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles.

Apply to our panel below!

To which office or offices are you applying?*

San Francisco Bay Area Greater Sacramento Area Greater Los Angeles Area

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Business/Organization Name

Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Preferred Phone Number*

Email*

Best Contact Method

Phone Email

Are you a practicing attorney?

Yes No

I would like to learn more about AAMS mediation training programs

Yes No

Please describe your interest in serving as a volunteer for our program:*

We offer a variety of alternative dispute resolution services: (1) CONCILIATION: assist disputing parties with their negotiations; (2) MEDIATION: facilitate discussion and assist disputants to reach their own resolution; (3) ARBITRATION: hear both sides and issue a legally binding award; (4) MEETING FACILITATION: facilitate group problem-solving or planning meetings; (5) TRAINING: assist AAMS staff in delivering conflict resolution trainings to the public. In which roles are you trained/think you would be most effective?*

Conciliation Mediation Arbitration Meeting Facilitation Trainer/Coach Check All

Are you interested in the Court Mediation Program (Sacramento only)

Yes No

Have you had any prior skills training relevant to our services? Please list training organizations, year and number of hours of training.*

Have you had any prior experience acting as a third party neutral in any of the services listed above? Please describe, including such information as setting and type of case. *

Please tell us about your areas of expertise and practice:

What prior experience, training, or expertise do you have in the legal, business, administrative, or practical aspects of the arts? Please explain:*

Have you ever been a co-mediator? *

Yes No

Would you be available to volunteer during:

Normal Business Hours Week Nights Weekends By Phone/Video

How often would you be able to serve on the panel?

Monthly Every 2-Months Every 3-Months Once Every 6-Months

Would it be possible to hold mediation sessions or arbitration hearings at your office?

Yes No

Please list any languages (besides English) in which you are fluent:

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