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)
Summary
Volunteering
Human Rights
Durham
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Problem Solving
Teamwork/Collaboration
Communication
Decision Making
Requirements: 
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18

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