Some may charge for the referral services. Evaluate Written Materials. Call or write several mediators on your list and ask them to send you their promotional materials, resume, references and a sample of their written work. These materials should cover most of the following topics. Mediation Training .
Some mediators receive formal classroom-style training.
Some participate in apprenticeships or in mentoring programs. While training alone does not guarantee a competent mediator, most professional mediators have had some type of formal training. A mediator's experience is particularly important if he or she has limited formal training. Written Work . Some mediators will write up notes about agreements or even draft agreements for the parties.