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HMP and YOI New Hall is a female prison in a rural setting. It is accessible by public transport but realistically you will need to have your own transport. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP New Hall. The Board meetings are on the 1st Thursday every Month.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1175/New Hall/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 05/12/2021
Wayland is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where men can learn new skills to help them on release. There are a range of opportunities for prisoners to recover from drug and alcohol addiction Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of HMP Wayland. The Board meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday every quarter.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1165/Wayland/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 28/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Drake Hall. Board meetings are held 1pm on the second Tuesday of the month . We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 Visits
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1138/Drake Hall/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Bullingdon. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month.
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): 1172/Bullingdon/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 21/11/2021
The board at Hollesley Bay is keen to expand the representation from the Black and Asian and any other minority communities in the UK. The IMB at Hollesley Bay can accommodate all of the pressures of time and availability of members but on average each member is expected to undertake a rota visit, a specialist meeting and the board meeting each month. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of HMP Hollesley Bay. The Board meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at each month at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1158/Hollesley Bay/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 21/11/2021
HMP Highpoint cat c prison, Suffolk of the A143 between Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill Suffolk. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of HMP Highpoint. The Board meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of the month at each month at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1156/Highpoint/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/11/2021
HMP Stocken is a category C training prison in a rural area off the A1 in Rutland. It houses over 1040 men serving terms of 4years or more the site covers a large area and we regularly visit all areas. Board meetings take place the second Wednesday of the month at 13.30
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1168/Stocken/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of the facilities. Board meeting and local training are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1pm. Gatwick IRC is made up of Brook House and Tinsley House IRC sites, which are both located near Gatwick airport.
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): 1169/Gatwick IRC/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Winchester. Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month.
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): 1173/Winchester/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Rye Hill. Board meetings are last Tuesday of month
Time commitment per month: Approx 3-4 visits per month, plus board meeting
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1162/Rye Hill/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP & YOI Rochester. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month – can be flexible here.
Time commitment per month: 2 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1167/Rochester/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Humber. The Board meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday every Month at 14:00.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1166/Humber/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/11/2021
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join IMB Haverigg helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. HMP Haverigg is an open male prison located in extensive grounds in a picturesque setting in Cumbria
Time commitment per month: 2 -3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. Board meetings take place first Thursday of each month; however, members can use zoom/teleconference if they cannot attend the prison. Flexible with time of Board meetings
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1164/Haverigg/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of Heathrow IRC. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 17.30 – 19.00. In addition, a monthly remote (Zoom) learning session of 1 hour is held on the 2nd Thursday.
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): 1170/Heathrow/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Berwyn. Board meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1122/ Berwyn /2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Swinfen Hall. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 3pm – 6pm– can be flexible here.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1163/Swinfen Hall/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 31/10/2021
The Mount Category C prison, Training and resettlement Prison, Bovington, Hertfordshire Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP The Mount. The Board meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at each month at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1139/The Mount/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 31/10/2021
We are currently looking for volunteers to join IMB Bronzefield helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of the prison. HMP/YOI Bronzefield is a privately run female prison in Ashford, Surrey. It is the largest women’s prison in Europe and is situated near Heathrow with good transport links. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am via attendance at the prison or remotely.
Time commitment per month: Approximately 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1160/Bronzefield/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP/YOI Downview. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am – 1pm.
Time commitment per month: Approx 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1161/Downview/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
We are currently looking for volunteers to join IMB Ashfield helping to ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Ashfield. HMP Ashfield is a specialist rehabilitation prison. It is located in the village of Pucklechurch approx. 8 miles from both Bristol and Bath.
Time commitment per month: 2 -3 visits per month although this may be higher during the first year of training. Board meeting take place the first Wednesday of every month at 1pm
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1157/Ashfield/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Five Wells. HM Prison Five Wells, commonly referred to as Wellingborough Prison or HMP Wellingborough, due to it being built on same site as the latter. The prison, is due for completion early next year
Time commitment per month: Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP Five Wells. HM Prison Five Wells, commonly referred to as Wellingborough Prison or HMP Wellingborough, due to it being built on same site as the latter. The prison, when complete early next year
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1159/Five Wells/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 31/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMYOI Brinsford. Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 1PM. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 2 - 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1150/Brinsford/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 24/10/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 30 miles of HMP Northumberland Board meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (pm) but can be flexible. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1155/Northumberland/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 28/11/2021
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): 1145/Dover/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 14/11/2021
Applications are invited from candidates who live within 25 miles of HMP/Dovegate. Monthly Board meetings - time to be arranged. We regret that we cannot reimburse expenses incurred in attending familiarisation visits or interviews.
Time commitment per month: 3 visits per month
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1147/Dovegate/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 07/11/2021
Whitemoor is a men’s high security prison in March, Cambridgeshire. Applications are invited from candidates who live within 40 miles of HMP Whitemoor. The Board meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am each month at the establishment.
Time commitment per month: Approx. 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training. This can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual.
Recruitment Campaign Reference (to be quoted on all correspondence and forms): 1131/Whitemoor/2021
Closing date for completed returned applications: 21/11/2021