Organisation Name:
IMB
Organisation's Cause(s):
Crime / Victims / Offenders
Equality / Human & Civil Rights
Location of voluntary activity:
HMP Wealstun and YOI Wetherby. Location is York Rd, Wetherby LS22 5
HMP Askham Grange, Askham Richard YO23 3FT ·
When are volunteers needed: you must commit to two-three visits plus a Board meeting a month
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support
Role description:
Join the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Wealstun or HMP Askham Grange. The IMB helps to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained in places of detention including prison and immigration detention centres. IMB monitor activity across the establishment to ensure individuals are being treated fairly and humanely. 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. You need to be enthusiastic, open minded, possess effective communication skills and have the ability to exercise sound, objective judgement.
This is an unpaid, voluntary role, but we pay your travel expenses and in certain circumstances, some loss of earnings and childcare/carer costs.
You’ll need to commit to a minimum of 12 hours every four weeks, plus travel time.
Please visit the IMB website for further information about the role and recruitment campaigns: www.imb.org.uk
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
· integrity and honesty
· ability to analyse situations and make decisions
· commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? Yes
Volunteer's own vehicle required? Yes
Suitable for:
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
You’ll be part of a committed team and develop valuable transferable skills that benefit you.
These include:
✅ Analytical skills
✅ Communication skills
✅ Teamworking skills
Training and continuous development
During the first nine to twelve months of volunteering you will shadow experienced members of your local Board. You will also be allocated a mentor who will support you throughout your professional development
How to get involved:
Visit www.imb.org.uk for full details, including upcoming virtual events and how to start your application
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 18-02-2026