Volunteer at The DRC
Join Our Board
We currently don't have any openings. However, you are welcome to forward your bio or resumé to info@thedrcmi.org for future consideration.
Join a Committee
You don't have to be on the board to serve on a committee! Our committees include: Finance, Development & Outreach, Personnel, and Unity Walk Event Planning. Sometimes we may have ad-hoc committees to assist with special projects so check back soon for other opportunities.
If you have experience in any of the these categories, contact Germaine Smith at smithger@thedrcmi.org to connect and learn more.
Become a Mediator or Restorative Justice Facilitator
Have you already gone through the 40-hour general civil mediation training, 48-hour domestic relations training, or the DRC's Intro to Restorative Justice Facilitation training and want to volunteer for cases with our center? Email us at volunteer@thedrcmi.org.
Once we receive your inquiry, a Staff Member will follow-up with you to confirm receipt of your forms and contact you when they have been approved. Once approved, we'll schedule your volunteer orientation and connect you with the appropriate Case Coordinator to start observing cases.
Requirements to become a volunteer
It is required by the State Court Administrative Office that any Mediator or Facilitator volunteer for a community dispute resolution center in the State of Michigan, must fill out the following:
- Background check consent form
- certificate of completion from training
- ICHAT Criminal background check
- MDHHS Child clearance registry check
Looking to be on the Court Roster?
Looking to be on the court roster? We can help! You will be partnered with a court approved Mediator to work with at the DRC. The court requires you to observe two cases and co-mediate one case. When completed, the DRC will draft a letter for you to submit to the court to be on the mediator approved roster list. Questions? Email Germaine Smith, smithger@thedrcmi.org