A special leave may be granted for the purpose of: (1) Attending educational programs; (2) Improving job skills; (3) Attending trade licensing examinations; (4) Being interviewed for employment;
(5) Participating in drug abuse, delinquency, or crime prevention programs;
(6) Participating as a volunteer for a nonprofit organization or governmental agency in an activity serving the general public; or
(7) For any purpose which the department deems beneficial to both the inmate and the public.