Community Immersion, a program of the AQ CSTP, is an experimental process of being with the

people in communities. The process helps concretize theoretical classroom discussion through actual
experiences. It also raises the level of awareness and consciousness of the realities besetting the people in
the communities.
Community immersion is a strategy in community organizing that is sought to. imbibe among
the NSTP trainees a better understanding and realization of the. different community concerns through the
exposure on actual life situations.

Geographical community
Interest communities do not usually have a spatial base but are connected through a common interest.
Examples include the sporting community and the academic community. A geographic community is one
defined over a geographic space. ... Communities create insiders and outsiders, those who belong and those
who do not.
Functional communities define geographic areas in and around the Chequamegon-Nicolet where
people's perceptions and use of the Forests are similar or compatible. Introduction.

What are the four elements of community?

But in this key definition, they identify four major elements required for a sense of community: membership,
influence, integration and fulfillment of needs, and a shared emotional connection. By their definition, all four
elements must be present to define a sense of community.

What can you gain from community service?

5 Benefits of Performing Community Service in College
1. Improved Resumes. One of the most obvious reasons to volunteer is because it improves the student's
resume. ...
2. Boost Grades and Academic Potential. According to researchers, students who do community service
are more likely to do well in school. ...
3. Create a Network. ...
4. Become a Better Person. ...
5. Enjoy a Health Boost.

Examples of Community Partners

Community Examples
Partners
Local Business, national corporations, and franchises
Businesses and
Corporations
Universities and Colleges and universities; community colleges; vocational, trade, and
Educational technical schools; high schools; and other educational institutions
Institutions
Health Care Hospitals, health care centers, mental health facilities, health departments,
Organizations health foundations, and associations
Government and Fire departments, police departments, chamber of commerce, city councils,
Military Agencies and other local and state government agencies and departments
National Service and Rotary Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, VISTA, Concerned Black Men,
Volunteer Inc., Shriners, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, United Way,
Organizations AmeriCorps, Urban League, and other associations
Faith-Based Churches, mosques, synagogues, and other religious organizations and
Organizations charities
Senior Citizen Nursing homes and senior volunteer and service organizations
Organizations
Cultural and Zoos, museums, libraries, and recreational centers
Recreational
Institutions
Media Organizations Local newspapers, radio stations, cable networks including foreign language
outlets, and other media
Sports Franchises Major and minor league teams, NBA, NCAA, and other sports-related groups
and Associations
Other Community Fraternities, sororities, foundations, neighborhood associations, and political,
Organizations alumni, and local service organizations
Community Individual volunteers from the community surrounding the school
Individuals

Student Family School Community Centered

Centered Centered Centered
Student awards, Parent workshops, Equipment and Community
student incentives, family fun-nights, materials, beautification, student exhibits
scholarships, GED and other beautification and and performances, charity, and
student trips, tutors, adult education repair, teacher other outreach
mentors, job classes, parent incentives and
shadowing, and incentives and awards, funds for
other services and rewards, school events and
products for counseling, and programs, office and
students. other forms of classroom
assistance to assistance, and
parents other school
improvements
School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Dr. Joyce L. Epstein and Associates

“YOUR OWN SAFETY IS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY, but each of us can be responsible to remind this
responsibility to one another. The cure to forgetfullness will always be frequent reminders.”
– Rodrigo Bonzerr S. Lopez
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
BEFORE THE CONDUCT OF THE COMMUNITY IMMERSION
DO’S
1. Familiarize yourself with the basic information and theories regarding community life.
2. Secure a waiver from the NSTP office prior to the visit and have it signed by your parents.
3. Always inform your faculty in-charge of your destination, time table and plan of action.
4. Be armed with background information about the area for immersion.
5. Pay courtesy call to community leaders, whether formal or informal.
6. Secure documents like a letter of acceptance from the community.
7. Bring your own personal provisions like water, snacks and extra shirt.
DON’TS
1. Never forget to inform and get the consent of your parents/guardians about the activities lined up.
2. Do not go directly to the community without determining the background information about it.
3. Avoid bringing of original copies of signed documents in the communities. It is better to carry around original
and certified true copies f documents to prevent loss and smudging the paper.
4. However sometimes, community people could be insistent and their hospitality in offering you provision like
food. Try to gauge whether it would be offensive to refuse their offer. If you think they will be offended if you
beg off, you may accept food or water in your plate or glass but do not consume it. Especially if you are not
able to have as much background information on the community you are immersing at, avoid consuming their
resources and focus on your work. This is also for your own safety. Whenever possible and not offensive,
decline and tell them respectfully rather that you appreciate their hospitality.
DURING THE ACTUAL COMMUNITY IMMERSION PERIOD
1. Be courteous to everyone
2. Act properly and discreetly
3. Wear proper uniform ad identification card.
4. It is highly advised to keep your valuable secured.
5. Always document your visit.
6. Always ask for permission from concerned people when you have to take pictures.
DON’TS
1. Avoid labeling and naming people with politically incorrect terms.
2. Do not show off in terms of dressing up. You are there in the community to help. Just bring an extra white
shirt if you have to change your soiled uniforms.
3. Never bring out your valuables.
4. Never promise and commit to a task that is beyond your and your school’s capability.
AFTER THE COMMUNITY IMMERSION
1. Validate and evaluate if the programs and activities were conducted appropriately and as planned.
2. Provide copies of your final documentation output to the NSTP office and to the community where you
conducted your immersion for records purposes.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
1. Wear NSTP UNIFORM AT ALL TIMES.
2. Be punctual. Be on time. 2-late is equal to 1 absent.
3. Changes in scheduled activities should be communicated ahead of time to the Barangay and the Professor.
4. Do not wear shorts or slippers during the conduct of the activities.
5. Do not bring/wear valuables.
6. Do not smoke/spit/;litter, etc. within the vicinity of your adopted community.
7. Do not stay in the community after your activity.
Observe proper decorum while in the community. Avoid shouting, running, using profane language etc.
8. IF you are the ones to personally invite children as your participant make sure to make a letter to parents
requesting that they allow their children to join your respective activities. (Avoid entertaining participants
especially children to join your activities without permission from their parents.)
9. Seek permission from the Barangay Chairman/ IN-Charge if you are leaving the community after your
activity. Remind/Inform them of the date and time of your next activity, activity title and your recipients.
10. Anticipate possible problems;
a. Plan a systematic scheme in distribution of food/gifts/toys. Ec.
b. Avoid distribution of cooked food. Avoid being responsible for food poisoning.
c. Do not leave target recipients, especially children after you are through with your activity.
d. Observe proper turn over. If you need to bring them back to their homes. Do so.
e. Return borrowed tables, chairs or any materials/equipment from the barangay. Avoid being responsible to
lost things.
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11. Inform your professor if your encounter problems/difficulty ASAP. You jay also visit the NSTP office and log
your concern.