Supporting people detained in Dungavel IRC and influencing policy on detention

  • Apply to join us as a volunteer

    We’re currently recruiting to two volunteering roles.

    Volunteer visitors

    As a visitor you would join other members of our visiting team on their regular visits to support people in Dungavel. Visits take place every Monday and Thursday evening and every second Wednesday morning. You need to be over 18, with an interest in immigration and a commitment to offering friendly, non-judgemental support to people in detention.

    Full training will be provided and you will have the support of our volunteer coordinator and more experienced visitors.

    We are particularly interested in applications from people who have a car and would be willing to drive other volunteers to visits.

    To apply, please click here to fill in the application form.

    Social media volunteers

    You will join a small team, working from home, that keeps SDV’s social media channels active and engaging. You will use the internet to research relevant news stories, and skills in making graphic and video content would be an advantage. You will have an interest in immigration and detention in particular.

    To apply, please click here to fill in the application form.