Hennepin County's Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking three volunteers to assist and support residents in intensive outpatient treatment group therapy. The licensed counselor will be virtual, while these volunteer positions are in person with the residents. As a volunteer, you will be asked to work in partnership with the counselor to provide support to the residents as they work to create and address life changes.
Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
 
Location and hours:
This opportunity is located at the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility at 1145 Shenandoah Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447. The schedule is three-hour sessions, up to four days a week. Men’s Facility - 8:00am-11:00am, up to four days a week (Monday-Thursday), and Women’s Facility - 9:00am-12:00pm, up to three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday).
 
About the volunteer position type:
This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position.
 
In this volunteer position, you will:

• Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Redirect residents when they become distracted and or interrupt other resident’s learning in classroom. 
• Collect classroom assignments when requested by the virtual teacher. 
• Provide positive educational experiences for all students by maintaining a respectful classroom environment.
• Report concerns to your volunteer supervisor.
• Successfully complete volunteer orientation and training.
• Be supported by a designated: Adult Correction Facility Supervisor of Programs.

About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
If you have any questions, please contact: 
Lois Mineau
Lois.mineau@hennepin.us