Journal Entry – My Volunteer Experience as an After-School Assistant

Journal Entry – My Volunteer Experience as an After-School Assistant

During this week of my volunteer experience as an after-school assistant, I had the opportunity to engage in one-on-one virtual meetings with parents to discuss their child’s progress. In terms of general responsibilities, I continued to create and implement engaging activities for the children, providing them with a structured and stimulating environment. I also offered homework assistance, ensuring the children received the necessary support to succeed academically. Collaboration with a team remained crucial throughout the week. I worked alongside fellow volunteers and staff members, sharing ideas, resources, and strategies to enhance the program’s effectiveness and the children’s overall well-being. By coordinating our efforts and effectively communicating with the team, we ensured a smooth operation and a safe, inclusive environment for the children.

This experience as an after-school assistant has equipped me with important skills and knowledge that are transferable to the position of a Student Support Specialist in my career field. Firstly, my ability to understand and address diverse family dynamics has been strengthened through direct interactions with parents. This skill is essential for effectively supporting students facing behavioral and emotional challenges, as family dynamics significantly affect their overall well-being. My experience creating engaging activities and providing academic support demonstrates my ability to foster a positive student learning environment. As a Student Support Specialist, I can utilize a positive learning environment for students’ skills to develop tailored interventions and strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, promoting their academic and personal growth. Proficiency in collaborating with a team and effectively communicating with colleagues is vital in a Student Support Specialist role (Reeves et al., 2023). Working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other professionals is crucial for designing comprehensive support plans and ensuring a cohesive approach to student success.

References

Reeves, N. A., Flynn, T. W., & Schuff, R. Z. (2023). Ableism to Empowerment: Navigating School Structures When Working With Students Who Stutter. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 54(1), 8–26. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_lshss-22-00026

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The purpose of the journal entry is to provide a weekly overview of the types of duties you carried out during your volunteer or internship experience and relate this to your current academic coursework in behavioural health with an emphasis on family dynamics.

My Volunteer Experience as an After-School Assistant

Describe the important knowledge, skills, and experience you have gained in one-on-one virtual meetings this week.
In 250–300 words, describe the general responsibilities you managed this week during your volunteer or internship experience and how you worked collaboratively with a team. I sat in on one-on-one meetings with parents virtually to talk about their child’s progress. and how it will benefit my future career.

Additionally, describe how this experience from your volunteer or internship work can be applied to a position you are seeking in your career field. What skills and knowledge have you gained that are transferrable to that position? [Student Support Specialist]