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Be a prison volunteer in North East England or Yorkshire

See current opportunities to volunteer near Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and across North East England.

County Durham
Northumberland
Tyne & Wear
Yorkshire

If there are no opportunities in a prison or immigration detention facility near you, register your interest. We will let you know as soon as the next campaign opens.

What you need to be an IMB volunteer

Be over 18 years of age.

Live within 30 miles of the prison or immigration detention facility or a reasonable distance for travel.

Commit to around 2 – 3 visits a month (sometimes more during the induction period) and regular attendance at monthly board meetings.

You do not need any special qualifications or experience. We provide all necessary training and support.

Tips for applying

County Durham volunteer opportunities

We currently don’t have any open campaigns in County Durham. Register your interest and we will let you know as soon as the next campaign opens.

Northumberland volunteer opportunities

We currently don’t have any open campaigns in Northumberland. Register your interest and we will let you know as soon as the next campaign opens.

Tyne & Wear volunteer opportunities

We currently don’t have any open campaigns in Tyne & Wear. Register your interest and we will let you know as soon as the next campaign opens.

Yorkshire volunteer opportunities

We currently don’t have any open campaigns in Yorkshire. Register your interest and we will let you know as soon as the next campaign opens.