NSTP 2

UNDERSTANDING THE
NATIONAL SERVICE
TRAINING PROGRAM
 UNIT 4
Management of NSTP Community-Based
Projects

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant
of the weak and strong because someday in life you will have been all of
these.
- George Washington Carver
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Introduction
An important ingredient to NSTP community immersion is the
development of community-based projects. In managing NSTP
projects, the universal management functions as planning,
organization, staffing, directing and controlling be given due
consideration to ensure the success of the implementation of
the projects.

In general terms, project management encompasses project

planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
Project planning and other implementation will for, part of this
unit while monitoring and evaluation will be treated as a distinct
subject in Unit Five.

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 Learning Objectives
This chapter will enable the trainees to formulate and
conceptualize projects for their community service areas.
At the end of this unit, the student must be able to;
 Define project proposal as basis for implementation of the NSTP
activities in the immersion area;

 Apply the process of making effective project proposal based on

the identified needs of the target clientele; and

 Appreciate the value of making effective project proposal in the

NSTP program following the suggested format.
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Structured Learning Exercise
Making Project Proposal
The following procedure will guide the trainees in doing this
exercise:

1. Prelude Activity
Based on the different dimension of the development such
as education, health, safety and disaster management,
environment, morals of citizenry, entrepreneurship, sports and
recreation, think of a project which you plan to do in the
community as an offshoot of your activity in community needs
assessment.

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2. Activity Proper
a. Using the data provided on the sheet, cut and ready to paste
items as the trainer will define/discuss the parts of the project
proposal.
b. This activity will last for one (1) hour.
c. Trainees will review the format and prepare a draft proposal.
d. Trainees will prepare, refine, and finalize proposal based on
the identified need (2 ½ hours).
e. Trainer will evaluate the proposal output before implementing
the project.

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Discussion Highlights
Project Planning and Implementation

Project is a time-bound undertaking that is carried out to create a

unique service. It combines resources and channeled into a
temporary structure in order to accomplish a specific goal.

Project development involves a series of continuous, often

overlapping phases. This cyclical process launches with survey of
felt needs in the locality that will serve as baseline information in
the formulation of project or set of projects that may be
undertaken in an uninterrupted or staggered manner.

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Project Planning
In the formulation of a project, a planner must take into
consideration the needs pf the target clients. In this undertaking, the
trainer together with the trainees must assist the community in
identifying, analyzing and prioritizing the needs and concern they
must tackle.

What is a Project Proposal?

A project proposal is a guide for both the trainees and trainers in
attaining tasks while they are in community immersion.

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Purpose of making project proposal in the light of NSTP

 It guides trainees and trainors in designing a program for their

clientele.
 It facilitates implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the
projects.
 It serves as database in making reports as a requirements to
the course.
 It makes work easier for it serves as reference for trainees’ to
give the right information needed for the project.
 It serves as a ready source of data for research work.

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The Parts of a Project Proposal for NSTP Immersion Projects
There are various formats used in the preparation of a project
proposal. Below is one of the designs followed. It elicits the
following information:

1. The Title.
The title of the project must capture the need and present the
name of the clientele to be served. It must be catchy to the
readers. It must be written in all capital letter, bold and
centered.
Example:

OPERATION PLAN (OPLAN): CLEAN AND GREEN

(A Project on Waste Management and Green Philippines)

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2. Project Proponents.
This part enumerates the names of persons to be involved in
the project, their year level (if trainees), rank (if trainers), contact
numbers and address or college. If there level are several
activities that require several leaders in every undertaking,
names must be specified per activity.
Example:

Group a and 5 – CWTS-CAFA-MAPAGKAWANGGAWA I Class

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3. Implementing Units/Implementers. It must be noted that in
writing this part of the proposal, capital letters must be used
to differentiate from the project proponents.
Example:

LINE 4 (manpower – for placing trash bins in particular areas

distributing other materials)

Group leader: Padora, Paolo

Members:
Tubig, Mark Anthony
Palles, Janice; Morales
Ricardo; Macuja, Katherine
Lampitoc, Sarah
Lehayan, Carlo; Rayos Orly
Roa, Michelle
Robles, Vina
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Samson Emmanuel
4. Project Duration.
Specify days, weeks and months needed to complete the
project. Specify when the project will commence and when will
it be finished. Attach a Gantt chart of activity based on the
length of the project.

Example:

Date of Implementation
January 21 and 28, 2007

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5. Length of Implementation:

Two day implementation only. For the first day, around 6-7 hours
of community work (3 hours in the morning for the preparation
of the place and lecture.

Another 4 hours in the afternoon for the distribution/placement

of the waste segregation trash bins). For the second day,
monitoring and evaluation of the activity project will be done.

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6. Objectives of the Project.

The objectives of the project must be written in operational

terms on what you intend to do to solve identified problem
related to the project.

The characteristics of the objectives must be specific,

measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound (SMART).
State properly by using the right verbs that describe what you
want to address in relation to the underlying problems within a
certain period of time.

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 General objectives can be framed as basis of formulating
specific objectives of the project. It must also consider the domains of
learning such as the cognitive (knowledge – mind), psychomotor
(skills – body) and affective (values/behavior – heart).

Example:

“The general purpose of the two-day project is the maintenance of

the cleanliness in Barangay San Jose. Toward this end, the
following objectives are set:

1. To imbibe the importance of cleanliness among the participants;

2. To increase the awareness of the community people in
advantages of waste; and
3. To solicit the support of the people in maintaining cleanliness
and orderliness through waste segregation.”
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7. Project Description. The following standards must be
observed in writing the project description in facilitating
the drafting of the proposal:

a. Background of the project

This part requires at least 3 paragraphs that provide a realistic
background of the project describing the modifying issues/problems
that have influenced the identification of the project.
You can identify particular differences or advantages over exiting
projects or cite issues in some publications as proofs of underlying
problem or realistic as serious or of general occurrence.

Example:
“We have noticed that, in some areas of the barangay, improper waste
disposal is prevalent. In like manner, the incidence of open-hole drainage
system in the locality may pose a threat on the healty condition of the residents
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b. Justification of the project

Discuss the importance of the prepared project in solving or

providing action to help solve existing problems inherent to the
project.
Give the expected output of the project, benefits derived
from it, and most probable recipient of the benefits of the
projects. It must be written in 3-5 paragraphs.

“A survey conducted last December 10, 2006 reveals that the barangay is
Example:
faced with the problem of improper waste disposal especially in the squatters’
area. It is for this reason that the project is viewed as a significant intervention
in setting in place a system of waste management.”

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c. Benefits derived from the project
This section should reflect the advantages or benefits
that the activity will bring about when it is implemented. If
possible, it should mirror outcomes – or the long term results
that people will receive.

Example:

“The target audience will benefit from the project in terms of

acquisition of know-how on waste management, prevention of
diseases/illness associated with improper waste disposal and
unhygienic surroundings.”

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d. Coverage

The area or vicinity covered by the project and the type of

clients to be served should be reflected in the proposal.
This gives focus to whom the project is for and the extent of
its implementation.

Example:

“The project will cover the 100 families of the Barangay

specifically the household help and unemployed housewives.”

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8. Methodology.

This part cites the activities or strategies that should be

undertaken in order to achieve the objectives of the project.
It should describe the general approach of the project,
agency counterpart in case of partnership, responsibilities and
obligations, manpower requirement and the manner on how
the specific activity will be undertaken if the project calls for it.

Example:

“The lecture-seminar method will be employed in the project.

Setting up of waste segregation bins will also be done.”

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8. Detailed Budgetary Requirements.
In preparation of the budget, the budgetary requirement of all
activities must be considered. The amount varies depending on the
extent of the project coverage.
For most instances, the bigger the project, the larger the budget
required. In many cases, budget depends on the size of
expenditures needed. Sources of fund must also be specified.
Budget is prepared using the following data.
Example:

Transportation…………………………………………………200.00
Communication………………………………………………. 35.00
Supplies (wood for the bins, nails, etc.)…………………… 200.00
Demonstration/Instructional materials…………………….. 25.00
Sundry and other miscellaneous expenses
(food, other printing needs, etc.)…………………………… 300.00
Contingency………………………………………………….. 500.00
Total P1,260.00
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 9. Detailed schedule of activities
Date Time Activity People

01/09/07 – Start end of preparation for project Merged line a and 5 (all)
1/20/2007 (no particular time) implementation
1/14/2007 (no particular time) Deadline of learning materials/visual (all)
aids
1/21/2007 8-9AM Line 5
Start of the lecture (1st part)
I. Opening Prayer
II. National Anthem
9-10AM III. Opening Remarks
IV. 1st Lecture Topic (waste
management)
V. 2nd Lecture Topic (RA 9003)
10-10:15AM Break (for the attendees/participants Food commit t ee
of the lecture)

Continuation of the lecture (2nd part)

VI. 3rd Lecture topic (waste
segregation)
VII. 4th Lecture topic (Project
10:15-11:15AM Discussion)
VIII. Closing Remarks
IX. Closing Prayer
11:15-12NN Clean up of the venue Line 4 and 5
12-1PM Lunch Break (for the group) Food committee

1PM-onwards Making and setting up of waste bins Line 4 5/4/2024

and trash cans

 PROCESS FLOW CHART IN MAKING NSTP PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR
COMMUNITY IMMERSION
Making the title
Project description

Project proponent/s Background

Leader: Justification
Members: Benefits derived from the project
Coverage

Implementing Unit/group
Methodology

Project duration
Budgetary requirements

Objectives
Detailed schedule of activities

This flowchart illustrates, in a capsule, the process of formulating project proposal based on the results
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of the community needs assessment by the trainees.

SYNTHESIS
The project development approach follows as systematic process that
involves determining the needs and the problems in the
community/barangay/purok, planning, implementing and evaluating
time-limited initiative that is undertaken to create a unique service.
This specific concerns in the development of project can be viewed in a
cyclical presentation of the various phase involved in the process known
as project cycle. The stages are as follows:
1. Community Needs Assessment
2. Project Formulation. Planning
3. Organization of Resources
4. Implement the Project
5. Project Monitoring
6. Impact Evaluation
7. Review of the Action Plan
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It is worth while to give due attention to the critical role
played by planning in the execution of the project.
Remember, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

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