When is cds in nysc?
It is worthy of note, that over the years from its inception in 1973, the National Youth Service Corps has contributed immensely in the social, political and economic transformation of the nation. In recent times, the scheme has been in the vanguard of the nation's drive to correct the imbalance in our rural-urban development through the various community development programs executed by corps members. These programs have revolutionized our communities in the areas of education, health care delivery, agriculture, communication, infrastructure, technology, economic empowerment, poverty eradication, social services and above all national consciousness and socio-cultural regeneration.
Idea behind NYSC CDS (Objectives)
As one of the cardinal programs of the NYSC, Community Development Service was envisaged among other benefits to:
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Categorization of CDS
NYSC CDS is categorized into to two main categories of:
Read about: Personal CDS Project
Group Community Development Service (Group CDS)
Corps members are expected to use one day in a week for group CDS activities. They are not expected to attend duties in their places of Primary assignment on CD days. Such days are dedicated to the execution of projects and programs that will improve the living conditions of their host communities. However, such days varies with different state across the federation.
Various CDS Groups in NYSC Scheme and Functions
CORPS LEGAL AID GROUP (CLAG)
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SPORTS CDS Group
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & SANITATION Group (NEMA/NESREA vanguard)
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EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Mass Literacy, Adult Education, Extra Murals ICT)
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CULTURAL & TOURISM CDS Group (Band, Dance, Drama & Tourism)
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ROAD SAFETY CLUB (RSC) CDS Group
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EDITORIAL/PUBLICITY CDS Group
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT Group (NEMA)
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MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES CDS Group (Red Cross, Breast Without Spot, Polio Plus etc.)
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SERVICE DELIVERY CDS Group ( Attitudinal Change, Re- Branding)
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DRUG FREE & QUALITY CONTROL CDS Group (NDLEA, NAFDAC, SON)
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CHARITY SERVICES & GENDER Group
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MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs) CDS GROUP
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Agro-Allied CDS Group
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ANTI-CORRUPTION CDS GROUP (EFCC & ICPC)
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & HIV/AIDS GROUP
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However, some of these groups might not be found in some states, reason being that two to three cds group could be merged together if their function is interchangeable. For example, Disaster Management CDS Group (NEMA vanguard) is related to Environmental Protection and Sanitation CDS Group (NESREA vanguard). Thus in some state like Ebonyi state, these two groups as well as other environmental allies are merged together to form a mega environmental CDS group.
Personal/Individual Community Development Service (Personal/Individual CDS)
Personal/Individual CDS as the name implies, are projects/programs executed by individual corps members to meet a pressing need in their host communities. Corps members are encouraged in addition to the group CDS to look out for areas where they could make individual foot print in the community.
Possible projects/programs that could be executed under personal/individual CDS include but not limited to the following:
There is also, a collaborative Community Development Service, in which the NYSC partners National and Non-Governmental organizations as well as other establishments to implement development programs.
In such partnerships, the Scheme signs MOU with the partners, clearly stating each partner’s roles/responsibilities. Corps members are usually involved as Volunteers on this program.
Recruitment into collaborative CDS groups like PET, MDGs, Red Cross, NEMA etc. often begins right in the camp. This does not actually make them superior of other groups. Every CDS group is extremely relevant. What matters is where you have the gifting and talent to serve the nation well.
Types of Collaborative CDS:
IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECTS THROUGH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: To execute a project, the first step is to identify it. Project identification is done through a thorough assessment of need for such project.
The two basic techniques of carrying out needs assessment are:
PROGRAMME/PROJECT SELECTION
In the course of project identification, it is very likely that many projects will be visualized. This will then take you to the next stage in project execution which is project selection.
Two important factors to guide the choice of projects are:
CDS Schedule officers, Zonal/Local Government Inspectors should be consulted by corps members for guidance.
EXECUTION OF CDS PROJECT
Now that you have been able to identify and select a community need-felt amongst other things project, it is type for actual execution.
Here are steps by step approach to NYSC CDS Project execution:
1) Interaction between corps members and community stakeholders to identify the felt needs of the community which you have carried out under project identification
2) Identification of sources of funds and relevant linkages for the project.
3) Preparation of a viable proposal with the guidance of Local Government and Zonal Inspectors containing the following:
Introduction
Name of project
Estimated cost of project
Source of funding
Expected time of completion
Proposed date of commissioning
The work plan should be attached and it should contain the following:
Activities and time frame
Period of report submission and documentation, etc
4) Approval of project by the NYSC Secretariat after consultation with the Zonal and Local Government Inspectors
5) Mobilizing resources in consultation with community members from the community, Local Government Council, Government and Non-Government Organizations as well as public spirited philanthropists.
On no account should Corps members write letters to government, parastatals and private organizations without passing through the State Coordinator.
6) Ensuring contact with linkages relevant to the execution of the project jointly carried out by corps member(s) and the community;
7) Execution of the project;
8) Submission of bimonthly progress report with documentary/pictorial evidence;
9) Submission of completion report to the NYSC State Secretariat
10) Commissioning and handing over to the Community; and
11) Giving of feedback to persons that donated towards the execution of the project.
The community participatory approach built into the aforementioned steps allows for decision making on project to be jointly taken which ultimately leads to sustainability of such projects and community ownership.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION OF CDS PROJECT FOR APPROVAL
(a) A written proposal must be forwarded by the corps member addressed to the State Coordinator through the Local and Zonal Inspectors.
(b) Relevance of the project to the Community must be stated in the proposal.
(c) Sustainability and benefits of the project to the Community after the departure of the corps member must be stated.
(d) Location and accessibility of the project - Projects to be executed by corps member(s) should not be in disputed areas and should be accessible to members of the host community.
(e) Source of funding: Funds should be sourced from the communities, individuals and organizations within the State of service. On no account should corps members fund CDS project with his/her allowance or money from parents/relatives.
(f) Period of Project Execution:-All CDS projects must be completed within the service year.
CDS Comprehensive Time Frame
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This includes Red Cross, Breast Without Spot, Polio Plus, etc.
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This is a form of CDS in which the scheme partners with National and Non-Governmental organizations and other establishments to implement development programmes. The Scheme signs MOU with the partners, clearly stating each partner’s roles/responsibilities. Corps members are usually involved as Volunteers on this programme.
Types of Collaborative CDS
1) Interaction between corp members and community stakeholders to identify the felt needs of the community;
2) Identification of sources of funds and relevant linkages for the project.
3) Preparation of a viable proposal with the guidance of Local Government and Zonal Inspectors containing the following:-
4) Approval of project by the NYSC Secretariat after consultation with the Zonal and Local Government Inspectors;
5) Mobilizing resources in consultation with community members from the community, Local Government Council, Government, and Non-Government Organizations as well as public-spirited philanthropists.
6) Ensuring contact with linkages relevant to the execution of the project jointly carried out by corps member(s) and the community;
7) Execution of the project;
8) Submission of bi-monthly progress report with documentary/pictorial evidence;
9) Submission of completion report to the NYSC State Secretariat
10) Commissioning and handing over to the Community; and
11) Giving feedback to persons that donated towards the execution of the project. T
