SERVING THE YOUTH: October 21, AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH 2012

Project Title

Serving the Youth: An Outreach Program for Out-of-School Youth

Beneficiaries Target Venue Target Duration Project Owner

50 Out-of-school youths (10 to 16 years old) Brgy. Sta. Clara, Sta. Maria, Bulacan October 21, 2012 Sunday, 1:00PM- 3:00PM II-27 BS Psychology of Philippine Normal University

Introduction: Volunteerism is a process, in experience that is essential to growth to go beyond oneself and ones needs and wants, to think of others in the society, beyond our immediate circle and family
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This quote was the key idea of most volunteerism movements nowadays. From different sectors of our society, may it be local or international; advocates of this selfless philosophy encourage everyone to create a better future from our present time. Many had already been involved and in fact, the youth sector had the greater number of hours spent for volunteer service than adults (Fritz, J., 2012). In our country, volunteerism movements were mostly been focused on helping the unfortunate. This is from the fact that there is a great percentage of our population that belongs to the lower class. According to the data from the

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National Statistical Coordination Board, more than one-quarter (26.5%) of the population falls below the poverty line in 2009 (Philippine Development Plan 2011-2012). One effect of poverty in the country is poor school participation among students. To quote an article written by Olchondora, R. (2011) in Philippine Daily Inquirer:
One out of eight Filipinos aged between six and 24 is an out-ofschool youth (OSY), according to the 2010 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) of the National Statistics Office (NSO). This translates to about 16 percent of the estimated 39 million Filipinos in that age bracket, or 6.24 million people

This implies to us a decline in education may take place as long as poverty comes in line. As long as this continues, it may be expected that the country may soon be poorer. However, this can be aided with selfless service rendered by volunteerism. To go beyond oneself and ones needs and wants and to think of others in the society must take place. Rationale: To continually ignite the spirit of volunteerism, the class of II-27 BS Psychology conducted an outreach program for out-of-school youths. This activity is focused among these beneficiaries since from the premise above, they are the ones affected by poverty; to help them build passion for learning, the facilitators designed a program for this cause.

SERVING THE YOUTH: October 21, AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH 2012
Objectives: The program aims to: (for the participants) 1. To build self confidence among out-of-school- youth participants 2. To help the participants learn to relate oneself to others 3. To help the participants recognize their role in the family 4. To teach the value of alertness and awareness to the society where the beneficiaries belong 5. To strengthen camaraderie among the out-of-school youths 6. To develop leadership skills in games to be participated 7. To develop teamwork among the groups where the participants belong 8. To support the children in their passion for learning by donating reading materials suitable for their age and learning capacity (for the facilitators) 1. To sharpen skills in effective communication with different age groups 2. To value time management in accordance with the time frame of the program propper 3. To strengthen teamwork in organizing and in conducting activities 4. To analyze the conditions of the aspect of the activity 5. To develop flexibility in program changes 6. To value the essence of genuine volunteerism

SERVING THE YOUTH: October 21, AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH 2012
Modules to be implemented: Module 1: Ayusin mo ko, Mag-ayusan tayo A. Target Area: Building Self Confidence B. Objectives: 1. To relate oneself to others 2. To arrange themselves according to the instruction C. Person-in-charge: 1. Joy Mallapre 2. Anjo Ty D. Description: The first game is called the Ayusin mo ko, Aayusin kita, Magayusan tayo; implication self-confidence; this will also serve as the getting-to-know activity. The game is expected to help the participants relate oneself to the others and to arrange themselves according to the instruction given. Game masters are Joy and Anjo. This is good for 15-20 minutes, depending on the number of instructions. E. Procedures: 1. The participants are already grouped according to their team color. 2. The game master will give the mechanics and the point system. 3. The participants in each group will form a single line. 4. The game master will give the instruction to the groups as to what the participants are going to do (eg. The earth is sinking group yourself according to age in descending order.) 5. Every team adviser should assist their kids in doing the activity. 6. The group to finish first with accuracy gets the point.

SERVING THE YOUTH: October 21, AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH 2012
F. Processing Questions: 1. What do they think/feel before the instructions are given? 2. What do they think/feel while the instruction is being announced? 3. What do they think/feel/do while arranging themselves? 4. Did they felt some insecurities or excitement? 5. Were they able to know each other? Module 2: Bahay, Bata, Bagyo A. Target Area: Roles in Family B. Objectives: 1. To identify the role in family or society 2. To aware oneself in his own role in the family 3. To be alert in playing the game C. Person-in-charge: 1. Franie Segui 2. Razel Espineda D. Description: This game tackles the importance of self roles in the family. This will also serve as the activity to work with a bigger family or community (to go to the other groups). This will help the participants identify their role in the family or society, to make them be aware of the role in the family and to develop awareness. Game masters are Franie and Razel. This activity is good for 15 minutes. E. Procedures: 1. The game master will give the mechanics and the point system. 2. The game master will give the instruction; when he says Bahay, two participants have to hold hands; "bata" the participant

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should stand alone; "bagyo" the group will have to hold hands to form a circle. 3. Those who follow the instruction will be disqualified. F. Processing questions 1. What do they think/feel before the instructions are given? 2. What do they think/feel while the instruction is being announced? 3. What do they think/feel/do while being with another person? 4. What do they feel when they were not able to join a duo or trio? 5. What do they feel/think while travelling? 6. Were they able to recognize the importance of each family member? Module 3: Stop Dance A. Target Area: Developing Awareness and Alertness B. Objectives: 1. To develop alertness and awareness 2. To be able to use different sense in order to move with accuracy C. Person-in-charge: 1. Jim Addun 2. Cecilia Ollero D. Description: The Stop Dance is a very common game for the kids. This enhances alertness and awareness. The game is designed to help the participants be aware of this skill so as for them to adapt in the changes in their society. The game masters are Jim and Cecilia. This will last for about 15-20 minutes.

SERVING THE YOUTH: October 21, AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH 2012
E. Procedures: 1. The game master will give the mechanics to the group. 2. Every time the music is played, they have to dance and once the music stops, they have to freeze. 3. Those who moves will be disqualified. 4. Those kids who will stay up to the end will win the game. F. Processing questions 1. What do you think/feel while dancing to the music? 2. What do you think/feel while on freeze? 3. What do you think/feel when someone was disqualified? 4. Have you experienced being played at to lose your focus? if yes, 5. How does it feel or what are you thinking at that time. 6. What do you feel/think when someone is being disqualified because of distractions? is it unfair?

SERVING THE YOUTH: October 21, AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH 2012

Programme
October 21, 2012, Sunday TIME 7:00AM 7:45AM 9:25AM 9:25AM12:50PM ACTIVITY 1:00PM-1:30PM 1:30PM-1:45PM 1:45PM-1:55PM 1:55PM- 2:10PM 2:10PM-2:30PM 2:30PM-2:50PM 2:50PM-3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM onwards Registration Opening of the Program Mood Setting SELF CONFIDENCE MODULE 1 Ayusin mo ko, Magayusan tayo MODULE 2 ROLE IN THE FAMILY Bahay, Bata, Bagyo ALERTNESS AND MODULE 3 AWARENESS Stop Dance Merienda End of Program Other Matters ACTIVITY Preparation Departure Time Arrival at Sta. Maria Bulacan Preparation TOPIC PERSONS RESPONSIBLE
Bern Tarnate Jim Addun Eizaleen Fusingan Joms Jazmines All Facilitators Joy Mallapre Anjo Ty Franie Segui Razel Espineda Jim Addun Cecilia Ollero Bjorn Macam Bern Tarnate