Volunteers are vital to the success of the Conflict Resolution Center. With their help, neighbors and families find peaceful resolution. The volunteers gain something too, recognizing that conflict resolution work is richly rewarding and helpful in their own relationships and community.
People considering becoming a volunteers will need excellent communication skills, a commitment to respect exchanges between people, an ability to assist people in solving their problems, basic computer skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality. We particularly encourage people who speak languages in addition to English to apply. You must be 18 years or older to apply. Please contact our center at BCRC@bellevuewa.gov to apply to become a volunteer.
Training
24-hr Conciliation Training: 2026 Session Dates TBA.
- This free training is a prerequisite to volunteering with our program. As a volunteer conciliator, you will assist callers in understanding their issues, exploring options and developing strategies for problem resolution. In this training, you will learn conflict theory, advanced communication skills, negotiation, conflict coaching, and procedural tools.
- If you would like to participate in the 2026 conciliator training, please send an email to BCRC@bellevuewa.gov. If you have any additional questions, call (425) 452 - 4091.
Community Events / Training
BCRC partners with the King County Library System to offer workshops and events to build skills in the areas of listening, challenging conversations, civil discourse, and cross-cultural communication. Workshops are held at libraries around Bellevue. Please Email us at BCRC@BellevueWA.gov for further details and scheduling information.