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If you’d like to join an IMB near you, check to see if they are currently looking for new volunteers.

If there are no current vacancies in your area, please register your interest through this form here. You will be added to the mailing list for upcoming vacancies.

Applications to the IMB are completed using an online application form, full guidance on how to fill out the form can be found here. You
should first follow the application form link attached to the advert, to allow you
to register your initial details and access the application form.

When completing the form please note:
• The form will automatically save once you complete each section, or when
you click on the ‘save’ button.
• The application form can be saved and finished at a later time if you wish to
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activated.

If you have any queries please do in the first instance raise them with the IMB
Secretariat via email, imb@justice.gov.uk.
In exceptional circumstances a paper application form may be acceptable. Please contact the Secretariat, imb@justice.gov.uk if you want to consider this option.

To find out more about an IMB you want to join, have a look at their annual report in our reports section. The IMB Code of Conduct explains the standards expected from IMB members.

You can also listen to a short interview one of our volunteers recently gave on BBC Radio Sheffield.

 

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- Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of Dungavel House IRC. Board meetings are held at 10.30am on the Second Thursday of the month.

Time commitment per month: 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training.

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1102/Dungavel/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 28/03/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 Miles of the Facilities. Board meetings take place monthly, though the days and times vary. Board meetings scheduled for 2021 will all take place on weekdays, starting at either 1000 or 1400.

Time commitment per month: 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training.

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1101/Dover/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 21/03/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Stafford. Board meeting takes place on site or via Zoom, first working Monday of the month. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews

Time commitment per month: Approx. 2-3 visits per month which can include weekends to accommodate those at work.

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1097/Stafford/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/03/2021

- Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Wandsworth. Board meetings are held at 9.30am on the first Thursday of the month

Time commitment per month: Approx 2 -3 visits per month

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1100/Wandsworth/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/03/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP/YOI Rochester Board meetings are held once a month, usually on a Wednesday, with the date itself flexible depending on the needs of the board.

Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training.

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1098/Rochester/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/03/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Manchester. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00AM, with one summer meeting held approx 18:00PM.

Time commitment per month: Approx 3-4 visits per month

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1099/Manchester/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/03/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Guys Marsh. Board meetings are held at 1pm on the third Wednesday of the month though the Board is prepared to be flexible on this. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews

Time commitment per month: Approx. 3 to 4 visits per month during the probation year which then reduces to 2 to 3 visits

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1095/Guys Marsh/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/03/2021

Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP/YOI High Down. Board meetings are held at 10:00am on the second Thursday of the month.

Time commitment per month: Approx 2 - 3 visits per month

Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1093/High Down/2021

Closing date for completed returned applications: 21/03/2021