We are currently looking for new members to join the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at most prisons across England and Wales. A full list of locations is provided below. The IMB helps to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applicants do not need any special qualifications or experience as we will provide all necessary training and support. Candidates need to be over 18 years of age and live within a reasonable distance of the prison (up to one hour travel time). You need to be enthusiastic, open minded, possess effective communication skills and have the ability to exercise sound, objective judgement.
We encourage applications from people from minority ethnic communities, young people, those of working age, and people with disabilities, as these groups are under-represented on our existing Boards.
This is an unpaid, voluntary role, but we pay your travel expenses and in certain circumstances, some loss of earnings and childcare/carer costs.
The time commitment is approximately 2 to 3 visits per month, although this will be higher in the first year as members go through induction into the role.
Closing date for applications is 7 May 2023.
Please visit the IMB website for further information and to apply: https://imb.org.uk/prison-volunteer/prison-volunteer-uk/
North West
HMP Altcourse
HMP Buckley Hall
HMP Forest Bank
HMP Garth
HMP Haverigg
HMP Hindley
HMP Kirkham
HMP Lancaster Farms
HMP Liverpool
HMP Preston
HMP Risley
HMP Styal
HMP Thorn Cross
HMP Wymott
South West
HMP Ashfield
HMP Bristol
HMP Eastwood Park
HMP Exeter
HMP Guys Marsh
HMP Portland
HMP The Verne
East
HMP Bedford
HMP Bure
HMP Chelmsford
HMP Five Wells
HMP Highpoint
HMP Hollesley Bay
HMP Littlehey
HMP Peterborough
HMP The Mount
HMP Warren Hill
HMP Wayland
HMP Whitemoor
Yorkshire and Humber
HMP Doncaster
HMP Full Sutton
HMP Hatfield
HMP Humber
HMP Lindholme
HMP Moorland
HMP New Hall
HMP Wealstun
East Midlands
HMP Foston Hall
HMP Fosse Way (Opening May 2023)
HMP Gartree
HMP Leicester
HMP Lincoln
HMP Lowdham Grange
HMP Morton Hall
HMP North Sea Camp
HMP Nottingham
HMP Onley
HMP Rye Hill
HMP Stocken
HMP Sudbury
HMP Whatton
North East
HMP Deerbolt
HMP Durham
HMP Frankland
HMP Holme House
HMP Kirklevington
HMP Low Newton
HMP Northumberland
Wales
HMP Berwyn
HMP Cardiff
HMP/YOI Parc
HMP Swansea
London
HMP Belmarsh
HMP Brixton
HMP Bronzefield
HMP/YOI Feltham
HMP High Down
HMP Pentonville
HMP Thameside
Kent, Surrey, Sussex
HMP Coldingley
HMP/YOI Cookham Wood
HMP East Sutton Park
HMP Elmley
HMP Lewes
HMP Maidstone
HMP Rochester
HMP Standford Hill
HMP Swaleside
West Midlands
HMP Birmingham
HMP Brinsford
HMP Dovegate
HMP Drake Hall
HMP Featherstone
HMP Hewell
HMP Long Lartin
HMP Oakwood
HMP Stafford
HMP Stoke Heath
HMP Swinfen Hall
HMP/YOI Werrington
South Central
HMP Erlestoke
HMP Grendon/Springhill
HMP Isle of Wight
HMP Woodhill