PASSI CITY COLLEGE

City of Passi, Iloilo

SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM-CWTS 2

Module 2

MODULE OVERVIEW:
Community service is performed by someone or a group of people like the NSTP
students for the benefit of the public or community. The NSTP students step outside of their
school and expand their horizons. Through community service the students can strengthen their
sense of civic engagement and nationalism. They broaden their educational, developmental and
social goals. As NSTP students, they should deliberate, plan, implement and reflect on their
activities in order to sustain the highest quality of community service learning.

MODULE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this modular unit, students must have:
1. identified the purpose of community service;
2. differentiated school service and community service;
3. valued the harmonious interrelationship between the group members, NSTP coordinators and
Local Government Officials in the community.

MODULE CONTENT:
A. COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Differences between School Service and Community Service.
 Purpose of Community Service.
 Community Outreach Program.
 Briefing on the Community Outreach Program.
 Implementation of the Community Program.
 Social Mobilization.

Module Content:
Activity Description Time
1 Overview
Interacted Discussion through 40 min.
2 Google-Meet Discussion Board
Discussion and Sharing/ 20 min.
Brainstorming
Tota 60 min.
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Discussion:

The purpose of the Community Service Program mirrors the

mission of the school itself, that is, to prepare the NSTP students to
become responsible, active citizens. To that end, the program strives
to instil in the NSTP students an awareness of the multiple needs of
the community, a sense of moral obligation to help those less
fortunate and the desire to make the community a better place in
which to live.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SCHOOL SERVICE AND

COMMUNITY SERVICE

School service is not the same as community service. It is

performed as a service outside the school. If you volunteer for school
service opportunities you cannot claim those hours as community
service.

However, if you complete number of hours required by the

school or more of school service you can be awarded during the
Recognition ceremony. A separate school service form must be
completed to obtain credit hours. You are responsible for completing
these forms, NOT the person for whom the work was done.

PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

The purpose of the Community Outreach Program where

volunteerism is the cornerstone, and as such must be free of personal
gain and remuneration, mirrors the mission of the school to prepare
each student to become a responsible, active citizen. To that end, the
program strives to instil in each student an awareness of the multiple
needs of the community, a sense of moral obligation to help those less
fortunate and the desire to make one’s community a better place to
live in.

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 Volunteering is good for you. It:

- Reduces stress: Experts report that when you focus on someone

other than yourself, it eliminates the usual tension-producing patterns.
- Makes you healthier: Moods and emotions, like optimism, joy, and
control over one’s fate, strengthen the immune system.
- Saves resources: Volunteering provides valuable community services
so that more money can be spent on local improvements
- Gains professional experience: You can test out a career and gain
fulfilment.
- It brings people together. As a volunteer you assist in:
 Uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common
goal.
 Building camaraderie and teamwork.
- Promotes personal growth and self-esteem. Understanding
community needs help foster empathy and self-efficacy.
- Strengthens your community. As a volunteer you help:
 Support families (day care and eldercare)
 Improve schools (tutoring, literacy)
 Support youth (mentoring and after-school programs)
 Beautify the community (streets, canals, beach and park clean-ups)
- Learns a lot. Volunteers learn more about the:
 Self: NSRP students discover their hidden talents that may change
their view on their self-worth.
 Government: Through working with local non-profit agencies,
NSTP students learn about the functions and operation of our
government.
 Community: NSTP students gain knowledge of local resources
available to help the community people solve their community
needs.
- Gets a chance to give back. People like to support community that
benefit people they care about.

NSTP students are investments in our community and the people who live
in it.

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 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM

The school and the community serve as alliances in national

development. How can the school administrators determine the
parameters of this symbiotic relationship?

Good practice is based on sound theories. Any training of NSTP

students must provide for the field application of learned concepts,
theories and methods in the classroom experience. This is very important
for the development of skills. The development of a positive attitude
towards work and responsibilities may accrue as a result of extensive
training in the school, but are further refined in the society.

In outreach programs for knowledge on the different components of

the NSTP specifically the CWTS, it is very practical if the students could
be assigned to the place where they are residing to enable them to deal
with work conditions that are the closest to the realities in their areas.

The community activities are manned by well-trained NSTP

Coordinators who are expected to provide the necessary guidance and
direction for the day-to-day activities of the students as field counselors.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY PROJECT

Identification of the community structure and function such as

the community leaders and other stakeholders is very important.
Moreover, the following should be looked into:

 Status of the local government organization;

 Decision making process; and
 Channels of communication (formal and informal).

SOCIAL MOBILIZATION
1. Formulation/mobilization of the different persons involved in
planning and management of the community outreach program
projects.
2. Situational analysis by the NSTP students in collaboration with
the community.

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The different methods may be utilized in reaching out to the people:

 Community meetings/group brainstorming;

 Dialogue with key leaders in the community; and
 Community assemblies.

3. Brainstorming/Discussion of alternative solutions and the group

choices.
4. Organize the community for implementation, monitoring and
evaluation.
5. Implementation of planned activities.

GUIDELINES FOR NSTP STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY

OUTREACH PROGRAM

The students are responsible for arriving at the given location on time,
wearing the proper clothing, and respecting, and respecting all the rules and
regulations of the school.

The following guides govern the conduct of the NSTP students before
they are sent to the field. They have to understand and bear these in mind
before they go out to the community where they assigned:

1. Appearance
- Your personal appearance is considered very important. Ladies should
not wear backless clothing, spaghetti strap[s, short shorts or clothing
in which the midriff is exposed. Depending upon the project, blue
jeans will be allowed. You will be supplied with a NSTP T-shirt which
should be worn when participating in community service activities.

2. Accountability
- The students are responsible for arriving at the given location on time.
They are expected to be punctual in the place of their assignment.

3. Student Behavior
- Bear in your mind that you represent your school when you are out of
the community. Your actions are reflection of you and your school,
hence, you are expected to behave properly, maintain proper decorum
at all times.

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 4. Bringing Companions in the Community
- You are not allowed to bring your girlfriend/boyfriend, friends,
relatives and others in the community where you are assigned for the
duration of your field practicum.

5. Transportation
- You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the
community if the school does not provide one.

6. Use of Cellphones
- Cellphone is not allowed to be used while performing Community
Service programs/activities.

7. Working with the LGU Officials

- You should work closely with the LGU officials and the community
people in all aspects of your activities from situational, analysis,
planning, and implementation to evaluation. Students
‘activities/projects should be within the plan of the local government
officials with which they are working and should contribute positively
to the solution of the community problems identified.

8. Problems/s Encountered
- Any problem encountered by the students in the community should be
reported immediately to the facilitator.

Social Mobilization

Social Mobilization is an approach wherein the community

participation is very essential. It uses deliberate participating
processes to involve local institutions, local leaders, community
groups, and members of the community to organize through concerted
efforts toward a common purpose. Community mobilization is
characterized by respect for the community and its needs.

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Components of Social Mobilization

The Social Mobilization’s concept is mainly based on the development

approach to empower the deprived and poor people of rural as well as urban
areas towards improving their position and condition in life in a sustainable
way. It is basically guided by the following components which have an
impact on the lives of the community directly or indirectly:

1. To achieve GROWTH in the physical, intellectual, volitional and moral

capabilities of the deprived people as persons. This means that the
people should acquire useful knowledge, social awareness, and ability
to make choices, physical security and self-assurance.
2. The complementary component is EMPOWERMENT of deprived
people through strengthening of their collective capabilities. This
implies bonafide leadership, solidarity, and participatory decision-
making of the self-help groups/organization.
3. The TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS in keeping
with the principles of equity and social justice;
4. ENHANCEMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL RESOURCE is what the
deprived people depend on for their physical security and sustenance.
5. DYNAMIC CULTURAL INNOVATION in the values, beliefs and norms
that constitute the blueprint for a developed society and for the
behavior of its members.

The self-help organizations which can be initiated by the students in

the National Service Training Program (NSTP) can help the deprived
community to lead in their self-development process following the self-
propelled manner below:

1. Help in providing local mechanism for mobilizing savings in

the community and provide credit to meet their financial
needs;
2. Assist institutions to initiate/support local communities and
groups to identify and mobilize local resources and property
utilize external resources;
3. Help in building confidence and enhancing the capacity of the
community in promoting self-reliance; and
4. Assist in establishing a network of community financial
institutions owned and democratically operated by the people.

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 Therefore, Social Mobilization as expounded by Abhiyan (2004) in his
advocacy program states that it is a process of formation and management
of a self-help organization/group (SHG) by the concerned community which
could be led by the NSTP students. In this context, the role of the students is
as catalysts and they should do the following:

1. Identify the needs of the people in the community where they are
assigned;
2. Assist the people in analyzing their problems;
3. Guide the group to form and manage self-help groups (SHG);
4. Help them on how they could develop their institutions;
5. Guide them on how they could increase access and control over the
resources; and
6. Help them plan and implement self-reliance through small
entrepreneurial activities at the community level.

The NSTP students should bear in mind that the sustainable and self-
propelled development of the community is impossible unless they take
charge of their development process with their own decision-making and
implementation mechanism. It is capacitated in terms of conceptual
understanding and management and advocacy related to knowledge, skills
and attitudes. The intervention of NSTP students in any deprived
community should provide an appropriate environment for the formation and
growth of self-help groups to achieve their common goals.

The following guidelines are helpful to the NSTP students for Social
Mobilization at the grassroots level.

1. We do not develop the community people. They develop themselves

through our guidance.
2. We have to use participatory approach by involving the community
people in key decisions and acquiring the appropriate skills.
3. We work with groups and not with individuals. Hence, we should be
aware of the individual differences among the groups.
4. The groups are small and functionally-specific. They have
commonalities.
5. Self-reliance in resource mobilization is very basic.
6. The initial objective of social mobilization should be analyzed.

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 7. We think big, but help the community to start small. The objective
is to have quick access so that cohesion and self-image can be
developed.
8. Use a process not a “blue print approach”. Be flexible. Emphasize a
process “not events” to help the community achieve a self-propelled
sustainable development.
9. Work with two or more groups in the community in case conflict
arises in their line of interest/problems.
10. Education and training should be a continuing process that
caters to the needs of the organization and its purposes, required
knowledge, skills and attitude for its effective functioning.
11. Regular meetings should be conducted in order to keep group
cohesion and prevent the emergence of “we” (members) and “they”
(leaders) syndrome.
12. The NSTP students must not impose on the group; and
13. Just provide moral support and legitimacy to grassroots’ action
for social change.

Prepare to Mobilize

1. Select/identify issues and problems and define the community;

2. Put together a community mobilization;
3. Gather information about the issues/problems;
4. Identify resources and constraints;
5. Develop a community mobilization plan; and
6. Organize your team.

Organize the Community for Action

1. Orient the community;

2. Build harmonious relationship;
3. Invite community participation; and
4. Develop a “core group “from the community.

Explore the Problems/Issues and Set Priorities

1. Decide the objectives;

2. Explore the problems/issues;
3. Analyze the problem; and
4. Set priorities for action.

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 Plan Together
1. Decide the objectives of the planning preparation;
2. Determine who will be involved in planning and their roles;
3. Conduct and facilitate the planning session; and
4. Create community action plan.

Act Together

1. Define your team’s role in accompanying community action;

2. Strengthen the community’s capacity to carry out the action
plan;
3. Monitor community programs; and
4. Solve problems, trouble shoot, advise and mediate.

Evaluate Together
1. Conduct participatory evaluation;
2. Provide feedback to the community;
3. Document and share lessons learned and recommendation for
future use; and
4. Prepare to reorganize.

Steps in Social Mobilization

Social mobilization will be initiated by NSTP students who serve

as Community Mobilizers or Social Mobilizers.

1. NSTP students should visit the community in their settlements

and establish rapport.
2. Determine physical boundaries of the settlement with the
people.
3. Assist the community in holding a community meeting in
coordination with the Barangay officials and encourage them to
understand the need to organize for collective action.
4. Initially the groups should meet daily to discuss the most
pressing issues and action to be taken.
5. For a community, the appropriate number of groups would be
around 20, with coordination of the Barangay officials.

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 Benefits of Social Mobilization

Social Mobilization is very essential in the development of the

community through people’s own concerted efforts. The benefits are the
following:

1. Poverty Alleviation. The people are trained for self-sufficiency

through the guidance of the NSTP students.
2. Promoting Democratic Governance. Social Mobilization
encourages participation in decision-making, builds capacity for
participatory planning in the community.
3. Environment. It helps people to manage better their natural
resources and fight against practices and organizations that
degrade the environment.
4. Conflict Prevention. It organizes people to address common
problems and to collectively improve their socio-economic
condition in an equitable, democratic and transparent manner.
5. Advantages of Community Mobilization

A community forming together collects the harvest. There are

several advantages of community mobilization that will help local
ownership and the sustainability of any program. Community
mobilization helps to motivate the people in the community where you
are assigned and encourage participation and involvement of
everyone, as well as building community capacity to identify and their
common needs which may fall under the following:

1. Security
2. Livelihood
3. Literacy
4. Social infrastructure
5. Housing construction
6. Physical infrastructure
7. Street lights
8. Health, hygiene
9. Education

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 10. Land
11. Water
12. Social and culture
13. Electricity
14. environment

There are several key steps in community mobilization. These can

come from the community itself or maybe initiated by outsiders. These are:

1. Create awareness on the issue.

2. Motivate the community through community preparation,
organizational development, capacity developments and bring allies
together.
3. Share information and communication.
4. Support them, provide incentives and look for some resources.

Social Mobilization is an approach that empowers the community to

participate actively in the development process through the leadership
of the NSTP students. It helps the community to be well-informed,
empowered/proactive and build a strong civil society that could
become a valuable partner of the government in shaping a national
development that is equitable and sustainable.

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 Worksheet No. 1

Direction: Enumerate the following.

I.
Components of mobilization
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Benefits of Social Mobilization

6.
7.
8.
9.

II. Discuss your role in community social mobilization (15 pts.)

Worksheet No. 2
Essay.

1. Among the 7 steps in the Community Action Cycle for the Community
Mobilization, choose one and explain. (10 pts)

2. Differences between School Service and Community Service (10 pts)

3. Purpose of Community Service (10 pts)

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The following shall serve as a rubric in the evaluation of the student output:
Needs of Improvement (1-3 pts) Approaching Standards ( 5-7 pts) Good (8-9 pts) Excellent 10 pts
Ideas and Content There is no clear or specific You put thought into this, What you are writing about What you are writing about
explanation in answer to but there is no real is clear. You answered the is clear and well-expressed,
the question. evidence of learning. More question. Some support including specific examples
specific information is may be lacking, or your to demonstrate what you
needed or you need to sentences may be a bit learned. Well done!
follow the directions more awkward. Overall, a decent
closely. job.
Use of terms No terms from the lesson Only one term from the Your answer included Your answer included all
are used. lesson is used in the several terms from the the terms from the lesson
answer. Try for a few more, lesson, demonstrating that applied to the question
next time. adequate understanding of asked. All terms are fully
the material. defined and used in the
proper context.
Sentence Fluency Sentences are incomplete Some sentences are Sentences are complete Sentences are complete
or too long. It makes complete and easy to and able to be understood. and they connect to one
reading them difficult. understand. Others require another easily when they
some work. are read out loud. Your
writing 'flows.'
Conventions Few end marks or capital Mistakes using end marks Use of punctuation marks
letters. Answers contain or capitals as well as and capitals, as well as No punctuation or
numerous spelling or spelling mistakes make the spelling, is mostly correct. structural mistakes. No
structural errors. writing hard to read. Few errors exist in your spelling errors. Your writing
answer. shows full awareness of the
rules of English use.

Reference/s: NSTP (National Development via National Service Training Program-CWTS 2)

Sonia Gasilla-Dela Cruz, Edeliza G. Dela Cruz, Paulino M. Mapue

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