Job Vacancies
& Volunteer Work

July 14th, 2020

Our first IMPACT Report 2019 was developed in collaboration with iSE C.I.C. and funded through the Lloyds Bank Foundation ENABLE Grant Programme. To view or download a copy please visit our HALOW page.

November 13th, 2016

“You are among the nicest people I have ever known, both staff and volunteers. You will never be forgotten for the thoughtfulness you have shown”

November 13th, 2016

“You are all so kind and made me feel like a respected human being again and not just a prisoner’s wife. Believe me that was so comforting and humbling.”

June 3rd, 2016

The charity HALOW (Birmingham) operates a designated help and support line for the families and friends of prisoners at HMP Birmingham on 0121 598 8050

HALOW Job Opportunities

Family Support Worker, HMP Oakwood FPC

HMP Oakwood Family Pathway Centre, New Road, Featherstone, WV10 7PU

This full time role means you will be working with visitors of inmates, families of inmates and inmates themselves, providing help and support on a variety o...

JOB REF: FSWOwood 2 months ago
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Volunteer work at HMP Birmingham Visitors’ Centre

HMP Birmingham Visitors’ Centre, Winson Green Road, Winson Green, Birmingham B18 4AS

OPEN DAYS:

Wednesday 26th February 4-7pm

Saturday 29th February 10am-2pm

Volunteers w...

JOB REF: Volunteer 27/11/2019
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Become a Trustee Board Member

West Midlands

Do you care about prisoners’ families and their children?

HALOW (Birmingham) is seeking to appoint new trustees to...

JOB REF: Trustee 01/12/2016
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Volunteer Work for HALOW at HMP Oakwood Family Pathway Centre

HMP Oakwood Family Pathway Centre, New Road, Featherstone, WV10 7PU

If you would like to become a volunteer, please telephone the centre in the first instance or download the form, complete it and return it to our Administrat...

JOB REF: Volunteers 13/08/2016
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Really nice and friendly staff, approachable and understanding to peoples’ situation; always smiling

(HMP Birmingham Visitor 2018)

Staff are always polite and friendly, whilst remaining professional

(HMP Oakwood Visitor 2018)

"Another brilliant day - very useful to learn first aid and good to know what to do if baby or anyone was choking. So grateful to be part of such a rewarding course. Great bonding time, thank you" (Jolly Tots Programme for prisoner, partner and children 0-2 years)

(Family Days at Oakwood)

The 'Family Pathway Centre' (visitors centre) was an exellent facility, run by the Help and Advice Line for Offenders' Wives (HALOW), who were available before and after visits to offer information, advice, and guidance and a signposting service to support agencies. There was a multi-faith room and children's play area, and refreshments were available. Access for visitors with disabilities was good.

(HMIP report on HMP Oakwood 2013)

The FPC is run very well and they are great at giving advice. They are an asset to HMP Oakwood

(HMP Oakwood Visitor 2018)

Only been on two visits and both blonde ladies have been so helpful and I would be lost without this service. The staff are very approachable and I feel relaxed and can ask them anything, as I feel I won’t be judged

(HMP Oakwood Visitor 2018)

The whole day was fantastic and the best part was that my husband could play and walk around with his daughter.

(HALOW (Birmingham))