What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer: Yoga Instructor - Community Corrections and Rehabilitation position at Hennepin County?
Volunteer to assist with the health and wellbeing for justice involved residents at the Adult Correctional Facility in Plymouth, MN. Hennepin County's Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a yoga instructor to facilitate a one-hour yoga session for both male and female residents.
Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
Location and hours:
This volunteer opportunity is located at the Adult Correctional Facility, 1355 Shenandoah Ln. N. Plymouth, MN 55447. One-hour yoga sessions will be held separately for male and female residents. Scheduling is dependent on facility program hours and volunteer’s availability. Days and times are to be determined.
About the volunteer position type: This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position.
In this volunteer position, you will:
- Design and plan yoga sessions tailored to the needs and abilities of residents at the Adult Correctional Facility
- Instruct residents on the different yoga postures and techniques
- Provide guidance and support to residents at both men’s and women’ units, ensuring their safety and comfort during the practice
- Explain and demonstrate breathing exercises and meditation practices
- Promote the benefits of regular yoga practice, such as increased flexibility, better stress management, and improved overall health
- Successfully complete volunteer orientation and training
- Be supported by a designated Adult Correctional Facility staff
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
