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New Member Information

 

Introduction

Welcome to The Mediators' Institute of Ireland (the MII). The MII has a broad base of members ranging from accredited, practising Mediators, working in greatly varying fields of dispute resolution, to trainee Mediators and individuals and organisations with an interest in mediation.

The MII provides a professional home for Mediators and an information base for individuals and organisations with an interest in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. It is an independent, accrediting body for Mediators and mediation training programmes.

About the MII

The MII Vision for our Institute is to be the leading professional association for Mediators in Ireland, where we provide excellent services and internationally recognised accreditation standards to our members; to be recognised by the public as being the primary body associated with mediation in Ireland, where we provide information to clients on the access to and information on Mediators and mediation practices.

MII Vision Statement

The MII is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of quality mediation in all areas of dispute resolution. The MII accredits Mediators and mediation training programmes in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It has accessible and transparent assessment procedures, registration procedures, Complaints and Disciplinary procedures and a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Practice which provides clarity and guidance to both Mediators and service-users in relation to the ethics and use of mediation.

MII Membership

The MII recognises and values the contributions to mediation from people across all areas of society and actively encourages learning and participation at all levels of mediation.

Membership is open to all - from mediation professionals to those who have a general interest in mediation but with no wish to practice.

There are many reasons for taking up MII membership including:

  • To access ongoing training and development
  • To achieve an internationally recognised accreditation in mediation
  • To network and to engage with practising Mediators from different specialisms and working to different models of mediation
  • To stay up-to-date with current developments and issues in mediation
  • To avail of reduced training fees for both MII and non-MII training
  • To create opportunities for referrals as an accredited Mediator
  • To engage and inform the discussion as to the changing needs of Mediators and mediation at this exciting time
  • To avail of reduced rate fees for MII conferences
  • To avail of reduced training fees for both MII and non-MII training

The MII has Six Categories of Members:

  1. Practitioner Member: An experienced accredited Mediator who has successfully completed an advanced assessment.
  2. Certified Member: Someone who has satisfactorily completed an MII approved or equivalent course and undertaken assessment of their mediation skills according to MII Certified Member requirements.
  3. Associate Member: Someone who has satisfactorily completed an MII approved or equivalent course.
  4. General Member: Any person with an interest in mediation.
  5. Trainee Member: Any person who is on an MII approved training programme is entitled to free membership under the Trainee Scheme.
  6. Organisation Member: Any organisation which is interested in mediation. Organisation Members are entitled to regular information on mediation, to membership rates at events and to an in-house presentation.

Practitioner, Certified and Associate Members are bound by the MII Code of Ethics and Practice and only Practitioner and Certified Members who hold a current MII practising certificate are approved by the MII to mediate.

For information on how to register for each category of membership and guidelines and detailed information on the MII Certified and Practitioner Member assessment procedures, please click the member category name above.

Mediation is becoming more mainstream and we hope that your membership of the MII will support and enable you to learn more about the use of mediation and to develop your mediation practice and skills.

MII Mediators

MII accredited Mediators work throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and further afield, in greatly varying areas and types of dispute resolution. Many work in private practice or in partnerships, within organisations and semi-state bodies, for community organisations and peace initiatives.

Accredited MII Mediators have a high standard of training and accreditation that meet international and professional standards. All Mediators in receipt of a current MII Practising Certificate have been subject to skills assessment, have a compulsory programme of Continuing Professional Development and are bound by the MII Code of Ethics and Practice. They are also required to have appropriate professional indemnity insurance in place and are subject to independent regulation by a majority of non-Mediators.

MII Accredited Training Programmes

The MII independently assesses mediation training programmes against specific criteria based on the competencies required for the various levels of membership. For a full list of approved and equivalent training programmes, please refer to MII approved mediation training programmes,

CPD and Events

The purpose of CPD is to ensure that Mediators keep their knowledge and skills up to date for the benefit of users of their service and for their own personal and professional development. CPD has an underlying ethical premise that asserts that clients have a right to expect competent and skilled practitioners. Thus every Mediator has a responsibility to maintain and develop knowledge and skills, and alongside the individual responsibility, lies the professional Institute's obligation to provide the means whereby this can happen.

Whether developing your skills and knowledge, engaging in reflective practise or learning how Mediation can work in your environment, there are lots of opportunities for MII Mediators, and those interested in Mediation, to engage in informative and participative forums including specific CPD trainings, Sharing and Learning groups, MII symposiums and Annual Conference.

Becoming Involved

The MII structure consists of Council, the Executive Committee, a selection of Committees with specific functions and the membership. All members at Council, Executive and Committee level give their time voluntary.

If you think you may be in a position to input or support a committee or function we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further Information

There is lots of information contained in the MII web site – see below site map. If you require any further information or have any queries, please do not hesitate in contact us by email of phone at +353 1 609 9190.