1. What are you grateful for?

2. What made you smile/happy?

3. What did you do/manage well?

Here is an Padlet Example

• Choose an issue or challenge that you are facing.

• Go through the GROW framework step by step.

• Try out different questions from the worksheet above and take notes of your answers.

Reflection

• How did you experience this process?

• Which questions worked best for you?

Finally, create a list of questions you would like to use in each step of the GROW framework.

Source: Growing with GROW

Example

In a four week process on self-confidence, volunteers try out several things inbetween the mentoring meetings, e.g. one time they get a reflection question that helps them to become more aware of their strengths (Observe and write down, what are you good at)

To help volunteers explore where they are now, where they want to be in a chosen time frame, and what actions can bridge the gap.

How it works:

1. Current state – Invite the volunteer to express “Where I am today” in a creative way: write words or draw images on sticky notes, cards, or a flipchart.

2. Desired state – Create a second set of notes showing “Where I want to be in X time” (e.g., confident, skilled, connected).

3. The gap & action – Physically move from the first set to the second, pausing in the middle to identify the steps needed to cross the gap. The act of standing or moving represents the decision to take action.

Why it works:

This playful, visual method helps volunteers:

• Recognize feelings and strengths.

• Clarify aspirations.

• See the transition from present to future as something they can influence.

• What is one thing I can do today to bring more energy to …,

• Today, I am showing up with … (three adjectives),

• What is one small, intentional step I can take today to align my actions with the vision I want for my volunteering journey?

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