NSTP 2

NSTP COMMUNITY IMMERSION:

LAYING A SOLID FOUNDATION
FOR NATION-BUILDING
PROLOGUE
Interference of Generational
Challenge in Youth

Article 2 Section 13 of the

1987 Philippine Constitution

Patriotism and Nationalism

"Serve and Protect the People"

Imposition of Civic and

Nationalistic Obligations
These constitutional mandates and tenets served
as the bases for the enactment of Republic Act No.
9163, otherwise known as the National Service
Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 that aims to
motivate, train, organize and mobilize the youth in
military training, literacy, civic welfare and other
similar endeavors in the service and patriotism
while undergoing training.
The Program shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2)
semesters where the first part, as prescribed in the guidelines
established by the Commission on Higher Education is more on
classroom instruction which is meant to equip the student-trainees
with the skills, knowledge, attitude and values in meeting the
community immersion requirements in the second phase of the
NSTP training.
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THREE PROCESS OF COMMUNITY

IMMERSION
Improving youth's
Conducting a needs
Implementing projects to

01 understanding of
02 assessment survey of
03 address an issue identified

their community residents through assessment.

BENEFITS OF THE

COMMUNITY IMMERSION
the students are provided with opportunities

to develop skills and to contribute in

meaningful ways.
gains more insight into difficulties and issues

that affects their community.

aspires others to be involved in future

community affairs

The assessment process is also a win-win project for

everyone. as the surveys and data that were collected

can be used for future community assessments.

COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Community service projects also can increase local
leader's appreciation of youth's contrubution to
community affairs.

The adult community can be changed from viewing

one's youth as a problem to viewing youth as a
resource.

COMMUNITY SERVICE IN
SCHOOLS
Another benifit is that schools may benifit from
increased public support. Building the community-
school partnership through involvement in
community programs can enhance a school's image.
 Community service

The penultimate end of community service learning

programs is to create an environment of learning-by-doing.
Community service learning includes a broad array of
activities: mentoring the adults and the pre-schoolers,
developing a day care program for children, landscaping a
parcel of public property, raising funds for a cause,
organizing recycling programs in schools and communities

Projects

School-based service projects have been reported to

increase teamwork aming teachers and students. This
approach to learning corresponds more closely than
traditional student projects to the collaborative
methods recommended by a number of community
action models. Partnerships have also been developed
with the business sector, civic and social organizations,
and other governmental agencies.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE

Observed by Social Scientists: Community service is mainly a variety

of individual voluntary efforts with local service organization and
does not usually include groups decision-making, collaborative
action, conflict resolution, and other elements of collective action.

Most Community service programs enhance students' self- concept

and self- image.

Gives opportunity to feel needed by others and to fill important

roles in their community
 PROBLEM
Many programs neglect to teach skills that helps students
become effective actors in local policy-making or other
aspects of community action.

SUGGESTION TO
IMPROVE
To contribute effectively within a democratic society:
- Community service projects need to be developed in
a way that allows students to experience empowerment
through meaningful and significant roles.
 Community development involves a process of increasing
the capacity of local citizens to solve local problems.

Most leadership development programs enhance human

capital and build community social capital.

Thus, community social capital can be viewed as a

resource to be drawn on when needed for other
community projects.

Though many people interested in community

affairs lament their inability to engage more locals, few
recognize youth ready to help toward solving local
problems.

Despite that developing community leadership skills

has long been recognized for development, few
communities provide young people with support to
become engaged citizens and leaders.
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YOUTH
INVOLVEMENT
schools, universities, and colleges undergoing NSTP are
tapped for outreach activities

Outreach Activities

- activities that provide services to any population that

might not otherwise have access to those services.

- mobile not stationary

- intended to engage a large audience and bring knowledge

and expertise on a specific topic to the general public.
NSTP 2 (RN-PRLG)

BENEFITS OF YOUTH
INVOLVEMENT
Have deeper Reenergized staff and Unique insights that give
01 engagement with the 02 volunteers 03 their work a greater impact
communities they
serve
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INVOLVING YOUTH IN
LOCAL AFFAIRS
the youth of a community is both potential actors and a
resource in solving local problems

develops the community and solve specific problems

helps them develop a sense of ownership

reinforce local norms and expectations and build

community social capital

YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

- needed to provide a firmer foundation for future leadership and solidarity
in the community toward a strong Republic via NSTP
NSTP 2

UNIT ONE
THE COMMUNITY IMMERSION

REQUISITE OF NSTP:
AN OVERVIEW
NSTP 2

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Gain insights on community Explain the significance of the
01 immersion as a requirement of 02 community immersion in the
NSTP. purview of NSTP and national
development.
Internalize the significance of
03 community immersion as an
effective tool in addressing
concerns of both the NSTP
trainees and the communities
served.
INTRODUCTION
One of the salient features of the National Service Training Program (NSTP), particularly
its Civic welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS) components,
is that it focused on the promotion of the general welfare of the Filipinos via responsive
and altruistic community-based projects by student-trainees as they undergo community
immersion in fulfillment of the requirements of NSTP.
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but
one thing I do know: the only ones among
you who will be really happy are those who
have sought and found how to serve."

- Albert Schweitzer
 II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Develop a harmonious working relationship
01 Participate actively in team building activities; 04 with the community.

Manifest effective leadership/ followership Appreciate the values of community immersion

02 skills;
05 as means to develop themselves as trainees.

Determine community problems and concerns Help people improve their life through different
03 and plan some viable intervention measures;
06 dimensions of development done in the locality.
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COURSE

DESCRIPTION
Civil Welfare Training Service (CWTS 2) is a

sequel to CWTS 1.

designed to immerse students in activities

that will arm them with the capability to

contribute in the upliftment of the general

welfare of communities.
Health
Environment
Entrepeneurship
safety, recreation
morale of the citizens
 IV. Course Outline

Introduction: Understanding the Role of NSTP in CD: 3 hours

Community Immersion: Its Concepts and Principles Community Needs Assessment/Process

Involved in Analyzing Results of Needs Assessment: 6 hours

Project Development
Project Planning and Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Building Alliance/Inter-Agency Collaboration
Resource Generation for Project Implementation
Developing NSTP Projects: 9 hours

Project Implementation 30-60 hours

Suggested Projects/Activities Along the Different Dimensions of Development Based on the Felt
Needs of the Community
 IV. Course Outline
1. Environmental Awareness
- Supporting the Green Philippines Project as in Tree-Planting Activities
- Advocacies on Various Environmental Concerns, eg, zero-waste management, clean air, etc.
- Recycling Sessions
- Wildlife Conservation and Protection Advocacy

2. Health-Related Concerns
- Supplemental Feeding among Pre-Schoolers
- Conduct of Medical/ Dental Mission
- Information Dissemination on diseases SARS and AIDS Geriatric Care/Assistance to Physically
Challenged
- Family Planning/Reproductive Health
- Drug Abuse Prevention and Control

3. Literacy/Education
- Seminar and Workshops
- Citizen Voter's Education . Peace Education
- Conduct of Capability Building Trainings Computer Tutorials
4. Entrepreneurship Aspect
Conduct of skills/livelihood trainings like:
- Candle making - Handicrafts
- Cooking - Animal Husbandry
- Cosmetology - T-shirt Printing
- Hair cutting - Gardening
- Food Processing - Non-Food Processing
- Seaweeds Farming - Novelty crafts production

5. Safety Dimension
- Disaster relief services and other emergency services

6. Recreation and Wellness Program

- Conduct of Sports/Dance Clinic
- Promotion of Indigenous Sports/Laro ng lahi
- Organization of Sports/Dance Tournaments and Singing Competition
- Conduct of Indoor and Outdoor Activities
7. Morals of Citizenry
- Values Formation and Education
- Human Rights Promotion
- Conduct of Bible Sessions/Fellowships Organization of Community-Based Ministries
Promotion of Good Citizenship Values

8. Other Social Services

Organization of Peer Counsellor's Group
- NSRC/What One Has to Know about the Reservists Program ?
- NSTP and Volunteerism 3 hours
- Synthesis The Role of NSTP in Fostering Productive and Responsible Citizenship 3 hours
- Culminating Activity 6 hours
 II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Define community immersion as approach/ Understand conditions of people in
01 strategy in service to people in localities.
04 community especially in unreached areas;

Manifest knowledge and competencies on Appreciate the values of community immersion

02 community immersion.
05 as means to develop themselves as trainees.

Apply principles and concepts of working in the Help people improve their life through different
03 community through immersion.
06 dimensions of development done in the locality.
 NSTP 2

COURSE

DESCRIPTION
Literacy Training Service (LTS2) is a sequel

to LTS1.

designed to equip student-trainees with the principles

and concepts underpinning community needs

assessment, project identification, planning and

implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

enhances capability in relating with people

appreciating life while under emotional circumstances
promotes civic-consciousness and defense

preparedness.
 Community immersion is one important requirement of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)
prescribed to students, male and female alike, in private and public higher education institutions and
technical-vocational schools (RA 9163, Sec. 7). In essence, it is the practicum-based element of NSTP where
lessons learned and acquired in NSTP 1, whether on a semester basis or as part of the One Summer Program,
are applied in the enhancement of the trainees' capabilities, civic consciousness and defense preparedness in
the service of the nation. This practicum requirement essential to NSTP 2 is not only applicable to the Civic
Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and the Literacy Training Service (LTS) components but the Reserve Officers
Training Course (ROTC), as well.

As a concept, 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 exposure on actual life situations specifically in the deprived, depressed, and the underprivileged
(DDU) communities. These experience will allow them to integrate with other people who may facilitate
them to undergo certain changes that will make them civic-conscious and socially responsible citizens.
Community Immersion is a strategy of transforming DDU communities and trainees into self-sustaining
ones. as men for others imbued with good citizenship values of being:
MAKADIYOS
MAKATAO
MAKABAYAN
MAKAKALIKASAN
NSTP 2 (RN-DH)

COMMUNITY
IMMERSION
Aimed at developing among student-trainees, through the training
program, their appreciation of rendering community works.

Gives youth the opportunity to experience real-life situations in the

communities they serve.

NSTP trainees are expected to initiate community-based interventions

in the form of projects and activities meant to address the issues and
concerns of the community people in the area of service.

Trainees contribute to the uplifting of the quality of life of the people in

the service area and develop their ethics of service imbued with good
citizenship values thereby preparing them as reservists.
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