Reflection journal template: student volunteer program

This resource provides a structured reflection journal for student volunteers, including activities and prompts to guide reflection on volunteering experiences. It supports students to think critically about their contributions, challenges and achievements.

The template helps link volunteering participation to learning outcomes, encouraging students to recognise skills, personal growth and the value of their involvement.

Benefits for volunteer managers

• develop a student volunteer program at a school
• encourage student and school participation in volunteering
• enhance engagement through meaningful reflection activities.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when supporting student volunteer programs, encouraging reflective practice, or strengthening learning and development outcomes within volunteer involvement.