Republic of the Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
NATIONAL TRAINING SERVICE PROGRAM
Civic Welfare Training Service
NAME: RACHELLE JOY R. PAGTAKHAN
PROGRAM, YEAR & SECTION: BSBAHRMOUMN 1-8
TERM & A.Y.: 2nd Semester,A.Y. 2022-2023
CYCLE DATE: May 20, 2023 (session)
DATE SUBMITTED: June 19, 2023

MODULE 1

Task 1: Explain why self-reflection is important to community service.

Self-reflection plays a vital role in cultivating sustainable change within communities. By

reflecting on their community service experiences, volunteers can assess the long-term impact of their
efforts and identify strategies for improvement. They can evaluate the effectiveness of their approaches,
refine their methods, and collaborate with community members to develop more sustainable solutions.
Self-reflection also helps volunteers recognize systemic issues and structural barriers that perpetuate
social inequalities. By critically examining these issues, individuals can advocate for policy changes and
work towards creating lasting systemic transformations that address the root causes of social issues.

In conclusion, self-reflection is a crucial component of volunteer work. People can increase their
empathy, advance their own personal growth, and foster long-lasting change within their communities by
reflecting on themselves. Volunteers can approach their community work with greater sensitivity and
effectiveness by engaging in self-reflection to develop a deeper understanding of their own values, biases,
and motivations. Furthermore, self-reflection enables people to develop into lifelong learners who are
continually enhancing their knowledge of difficult social issues. Community service can be transformed
into a informativeness experience by utilizing the power of self-reflection, creating empathy, personal
development, and long-lasting positive change for both volunteers and the communities they serve.