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Helping People in Prison, with fairness and accountability

IMB NI helps monitor the quality of life in prison, by working to ensure fairness and accountability in prison.

Becoming an IMB member

Members of each IMB are drawn from the general public. IMB members act as independent observers of all aspects of the prison regime and as such have free access at all times to the prison to which they are appointed. The work is voluntary and unpaid. Read More.

We are always looking for new members. Details of our latest vacancies can be found here.

More information on volunteering can be found here.

What is the IMB?

The IMB is an independent statutory body whose role is to monitor the treatment of prisoners and the conditions of their imprisonment at the three prison establishments: Maghaberry, Magilligan, and Hydebank Wood College and Women’s Prison. Read More.

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Volunteering is rewarding and fun!

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Develop skills, valuable work experience, and improve confidence.

If you are studying, starting a career, looking for work or trying to improve your promotion prospects, volunteering can be a great way to learn and develop the skills you need, both practically and personally. Volunteering can also help increase confidence levels.

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Make new friends.

Volunteering reconnects you with your community and helps create new friendships that keep you active and engaged.

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Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Did you know volunteers report improvements in their mental health and wellbeing?

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Community connection.

Connecting with members of society and giving back to the community is rewarding and motivational.