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STUDY GUIDE FOR MODULE NO. ___

DOs AND DON’Ts IN COMMUNITY IMMERSION

MODULE OVERVIEW

People involved in community immersion must be knowledgeable on the basis of

community, its meaning, concepts, underpinning principles, and nature of problems and
issues arising there from.

MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this unit, the student should be able to:

 Explain the concepts and principles underpinning community and community
immersion;
 Realize the importance of understanding the dynamics of a community and
community immersion as a way to realize the objectives of NSTP; and
 Practice the standard operating procedures and establish protocols governing
community immersion.

LEARNING CONTENTS

Dos and Don’ts in Community Immersion

It is a basic rule that trainees must be well-versed with the area, skilled to communicate
with community people and disciplined to keep yourself from responding indifferently
towards diverse types of personalities.
 Hereunder is a guide prepared by Dr. Florida C. Labugen and Ms. Emily Rose M.
Bautista in manuscript form entitled “Essential Protocols When Visiting
Community”

BEFORE THE CONDUCT OF COMMUNITY IMMERSION

Things to remember:

1. Familiarize yourself with the basic information and theories regarding community life.
At this stage, you must at least have in your mind a community you intend to
immerse at. Ask around for information about this community.
2. Secure a waiver from the NSTP office prior to the visit and have it signed by the
parents.
3. Always inform the 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. Be sure that the
people who will be helping in your project and the key informants of the community
are informed of your visit
6. Secure documents like a letter of acceptance from the community, memorandum of
agreement, etc. and other documents pertinent to your stay in the community.
7. Bring your own personal provisions like water, snacks, and extra shirt.

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Things to avoid:

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 original copies of signed documents in the community. It is better to
carry around original and certified true copies of documents to prevent loss and
smudging the documents.

DURING THE ACTUAL COMMUNITY IMMERSION

Things to remember:

1. Be courteous to everyone, whether it be a vendor or a community official. Remember

that you are there to work with the community.
2. Act properly and discreetly. You are representing your school and your fellow
students. Be responsible with the words you say.
3. Depending on the type of entry you use, wear proper uniforms and identification
card.
4. It is highly advised to keep your valuables secured to protect you from unnecessarily
attracting and distracting community people, from possible theft, etc.
5. Always document your visit. Write in your record notebook the date, the narrative of
important events that happened, and your reflections in each visit
6. Always ask for permission from concerned people when you have to take pictures.

Things to avoid:

1. Avoid labelling and naming people with politically incorrect terms. Try to be more
discreet in your use of words to avoid offending other people.
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 after your
activities.
3. Never bring out your valuable things like cellphones, jewelry, and money in public
places.
4. Never promise and commit to a task that is beyond your and your school’s capability.

AFTER COMMUNITY IMMERSION

Things to remember:

1. Validate and evaluate if the programs and activities were conducted appropriately as
planned.
2. Provide copies of your final documentation output to the NSTP office and to the
community where you conducted your immersion.

“Love cannot remain by itself- it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action; and
that action is service”
- Mother Theresa

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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

REFERENCES

 Labuguen, Florida C. et al., (2020) Understanding the National Service Training

Program

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