List of Community Development Service (CDS) Projects a Corper can execute during NYSC

TUDAYNEWS.One of the aspiration of every graduate is NYSC; to serve in a place where there is great prospect of getting a job after the one year program. NYSC Participants are commonly called "Corpers". A  Corper's chances of being retained in the LGA of service in Nigeria can even be further boosted when He/She embarks on Project(s) that will develop the community. Beside the prospect of getting a job, the personal CDS projects carried out by a Corper can get him/her a Federal award, a State award or even a Commendation award. During my time as a Corper, I carried out 3 personal CDS Projects in my community and I was awarded at the end. Those awards and certificates today boosts my CV anytime I am applying for a new job or trying to get a contract.

Before you embark on a personal CDS project, First you will need to write a letter to the State Co-ordinator, through the Head of your  CDS, through your Zonal Inspector. The letter should carry a proposal that should carry each project you hope to undertake in this manner below for example:

Project 1

Title: Building a New Clinic for ABC Community.

Statement of problem: this depending on the state's format, so you will need to find out how it is been done.

Duration: This is the period you are stipulating for the project.

Budget: How much you have estimated to cover the cost of the project

Source of funds: How are you going to rise the money or fund need for the project

How the funds will be used: Your plan on how you will use the funds

Note: Every step you intend to take from start to finish Project during the NYSC is necessary.

Here are 11 Personal CDS projects You can carry out as a Corper. I will include links to some past Corper's projects for references. In my, I will be discussing on How you can raise funds for these projects if you have decided to carry out a personal CDS.

1. Construction of a Manual or Electric Bore Hole in the Community of Service

2. Donation of Books and Writing material to Primary and Secondary School Library

3. Donation and Distribution of Mosquito nets to rural villages in your community and to poor families

4. Construction or Renovation of NYSC Corper's Lodge.

5. Donation and Distribution of School Uniforms to Schools.

6. Organizing Youth Programs or Quiz competitions among students in your community and awarding the best.

7. Organizing Training session on Skill Acquisition for Community Youths, Women, etc.

8. Donation of clothings, and/or food materials to orphanage homes.

9. Construction of Traffic Signs and Symbols in Busy roads

10. Construction of Public Toilet in very remote locations in the community

11. Construction or Renovation of Health Centers in Communities with no health centers.