Independent Monitoring Board

Independent Monitoring Boards are made up of over a thousand unpaid volunteers operating in every prison in England and Wales, and every immigration detention facility across the UK.

What You'll Do:

Inside every prison, immigration removal centre and short-term holding facility there is an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB).

IMBs are made up of over a thousand unpaid volunteers operating in every prison in England and Wales, and every immigration detention facility across the UK.

IMB members are the eyes and ears of the public, appointed by ministers to perform a vital task: independent monitoring of prisons and immigration detention.

We are currently recruiting to the Board at Derwentside IRC and this campaign closes on 25th Feb 2024

Visit imb.org.uk to find out more and book on our next virtual event

Why You'll Love It:

As one member says: “It could be the most rewarding thing you have ever done, and you can make a real difference to prison life. The experience and confidence I gained on the Board enabled me to get paid employment, which I now do alongside my volunteer role.”

What You'll Learn:

Decision making and analysis skills Develop communication skills Develop team working Develop insight into an area that few people see

What We're Looking For:

A good listener and has integrity Make decisions and apply common sense Analyse observed events and behaviour Good communication skills values equality, diversity and inclusion commit to making around 2 to 3 visits a month have the right to work in the UK live close to your volunteering location, usually within 30 miles or a travel time of 45 minutes (this could be more in certain locations)