Dispute Resolution Center, Harris County -

Volunteering with the DRC

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the DRC!

The first step is to provide us with a copy of your mediation certificate and resume (or bio) for our files. You may fax them to (713) 755-8885, email them to email@drchouston.org (please type “Volunteer” in the subject line) or mail them to: Dispute Resolution Center, 49 San Jacinto, Suite 220 Houston, Texas 77002.

To mediate in our Community Based Program, all volunteers must have successfully completed a 40-Hour DRC or DRC approved mediation training. Volunteers in this program come from all work and educational backgrounds.

To mediate in our Litigation Program, all volunteers must have successfully completed a 40-Hour DRC or DRC approved mediation training. In this program, we use only attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for a minimum of 5 years. Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

To mediate in our Family Program, all volunteers must have successfully completed a 40-Hour DRC or DRC approved mediation training and a 24-Hour DRC or DRC approved family mediation training. In this program we use only mediators who possess a J.D. or advanced degree in the field of mental health.

To mediate in our CPS Program, all volunteers must have successfully completed a 40-Hour DRC or DRC approved mediation training, a 24-Hour DRC or DRC approved family mediation training, and a 14-Hour DRC or DRC approved CPS mediation training. In this program we use only mediators who possess a J.D. or advanced degree in the field of mental health.

Once we receive your information we will contact you about volunteer opportunities.

If you have taken your mediation training from an entity other than a Texas DRC, we will review your training to ensure it meets our required elements of mediation training. At this time, the DRC does not accept volunteers holding certificates from online training entities.

Again, thank you for your interest in volunteering with the DRC! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (713) 755-8274 or email@drchouston.org.