The DRC-MC provides affordable mediation services thanks to skilled volunteers and professional staff. All DRC-MC mediators must meet the statutory guidelines for court appointed mediators as well as the DRC-MC’s training requirements.
If you meet the outlined requirements and are interested in becoming a mediator, please fill out the volunteer application and return it to the DRC-MC by fax at 936-538-8050 or via email to mediate@mctx.org. Please be sure to include a copy of all mediation certificates you have received to date.
We will be pleased to contact you about volunteer mediator opportunities at the DRC-MC!
Peer Mediation Training for Students Grades 4-12
The DRC-MC, in partnership with the Peer Mediation Team of the Association for Conflict Resolution-Houston (ARCH), provides Peer Mediation Training for students in grades 4-12 and will assist local schools and organizations to set up ongoing Peer Mediation programs. No prior mediation experience is required to participate in the DRC-MC and ACRH Peer Mediation Training programs. Students learn valuable conflict resolution skills that can help them peacefully resolve disputes between their peers.
Mediation Skills for Law Enforcement
The DRC-MC can also train law enforcement agencies wishing to improve community communication and de-escalate conflict through the use of mediation skills on a daily basis. In addition, training officers can become mediators by participating in the DRC-MC general mediation training programs.
Custom Designed Dispute Resolution Training Programs for Individuals, Businesses and Agencies
Schools, non-profits, governmental or business entities seeking to improve communication or train their students, volunteers or staff on conflict resolution skills can reach out to the DRC-MC for custom training programs. The Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) and Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits available with these training sessions can go a long way to getting staff and volunteer certifications, along with keeping training requirements up to date and addressing student’s Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) needs.
For more information on any of the available specialized or custom training programs, please contact the DRC-MC at 936-760-6914 or mediate@mctx.org
