The tea bars play an important role in the prison visits room. In providing refreshments, they support both families and prisoners, help to create a social atmosphere, enable the visitors to do something for the prisoners, ease tensions and generally contribute to the quality of the visits.
Volunteers in this role will be based in the Tea Bar in the prison visits hall inside the prison. Volunteers will serve visitors with refreshments during visiting hours. Volunteers will be required to volunteer in the Visitors Centre Volunteer role to gain the experience needed for the Tea Bar, and until their prison security check is completed.
Main tasks will include:
- Provide a warm welcome to all visitors to the tea bar
- Treat all visitors with respect and show courtesy at all times
- Treat all information in strictest confidence
- Serve refreshments to visitors
- Ensure all cash is accounted for at the end of your shift and banked as per your local instructions
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness in all work areas
- Leave the tea bar clean and tidy for the following team
- Ensure stock levels are replenished at end of shift
Location: HMP Durham, HMP Frankland and HMP&YOI Low Newton in Durham, HMP Holme House in Stockton and HMP Northumberland in Morpeth, HMP Kirklevington Grange in Yarm
To apply: Please download an application form from our Volunteer Opportunities page Volunteer | Nepacs of our website or contact: volunteering@nepacs.co.uk , or ring us on 0191 375 7278.
Skills
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Courteous
- Well organised
- Punctual and Reliable
Locations:
HMP Durham, HMP Frankland and HMP&YOI Low
Newton in Durham, HMP Holme House in Stockton and HMP Northumberland in Morpeth,
HMP Kirklevington Grange in Yarm.
Details
- Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
To agree to a DBS check and prison clearance (this will require a form of photo ID) - Expenses reimbursed
Public transport costs or mileage up to 22 mile radius. - Ongoing support
Support from other members of staff - Training provided
Training opportunities - Volunteer induction
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 13/04/2026
End Date: 29/12/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.