Volunteer Experience: Making A Difference in Action

A ready-to-run service-learning program for grades 3 to 5. Build confidence and teamwork in one instructional block.

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Overview

A flexible, classroom-ready volunteer program for grades 3 to 5. Students complete simple service
projects and reflect using How Can I Make A Difference?, building confidence and teamwork in
45–60 minutes per week.

What's Included

* One copy of How Can I Make A Difference? guided journal for each student

* One teacher copy of How Can I Make A Difference?

* Step-by-step instructions for projects

* Leader materials with a program intro, project overviews, and wrap-up ideas

Program Features

• Students complete service-learning projects
• Uses classroom-friendly, low-cost or on-hand materials
• Weekly time: 45–60 minutes, including journaling
• Built-in journal reflection for each project
• Teacher-friendly materials for easy implementation
• Flexible 4-week program you can extend across the school year

Benefits for Educators

    • Supports positive student behavior
    • Minimal prep with leader materials
    • Aligns with SEL and character goals
    • Strengthens school and community ties
    • Designed for elementary students
    • Adds authentic writing and reflection practice

Why This Matters For Your Students

Service-learning gives students real chances to use their skills to help others and see their impact. That builds confidence and a sense of agency while practicing teamwork and planning. With simple projects and guided reflection, students connect classroom learning to real life in one instructional block at a time.

  • Practice teamwork and problem solving
  • Build confidence through real impact
  • Strengthen planning, reflection, and communication

Pricing

Pricing is $16.95 per student, with volume options for 25 or more students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students can participate?
Designed for classes of 8 to 30 students. For groups above 30, implementation happens in individual classrooms to keep each group at 30 or fewer.

Can PTOs or after-school staff run this?
Yes. The step-by-step plans are written for educators and youth group leaders, including PTO volunteers and after-school staff. You can run it during class, during club time, or as a PTO-led family event. The same projects and reflection prompts apply. Plan for 8 to 30 students per session, with one lead adult and a helper for larger groups.

What materials are required?
You will receive leader materials and student journals. Projects use classroom-friendly, low-cost supplies you likely already have or can source easily. Each project outline lists exactly what you need, plus simple substitutions.

How does the journal fit in?
Students use How Can I Make A Difference? to set goals, record what they did, and reflect on impact. Short prompts help students connect skills to action and build confidence over time.

What lead time should we plan for?
Order 2 to 3 weeks ahead so materials arrive with time to prepare.

How do we purchase?
We will invoice you, and you can pay by credit card or check. Pricing is per student, with volume options for 25 or more students.

How do we measure student outcomes?
We provide grade-appropriate pre and post student self surveys. For evidence, save artifacts such as photos of completed projects and short student quotations to share with families and admin.

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