NYSC 101: GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS

DEAR Prospective Corps Member,
This write-up will explain to you the basic info you need as you set out for camp. Congratulations for being called up to serve your fatherland. The NYSC year starts with a 3 weeks orientation course which is compulsory.

1.0 DOCUMENTATION
You should travel to camp with the following documents:
1] Original Call-up letter
2] Letter of Identification/I.D Card from tertiary Institution
3] Original Statement of Result/Certificate
4] 5 – Photocopies of the above (1) – (3)
5] 10 – 15 Passport Photographs

2.0 TRAVEL
Useful travel tips include, but are not limited to, the understated:
1] Pack as light as possible – to ease your mobility.
2] Set out for camp as early as possible – in most cases, the earlier you arrive, the better the accommodation (indeed most services) you receive.
3] Travel in company of other corps members – for security and collective bargaining power.
4] Check the vehicle you enter for mechanical safety (tires, brakes, etc) - be bold to ask the driver. Arrive alive!
5] Travel with sufficient cash on you – an ATM may be hard to find on the way.

3.0 DOMESTIC ESSENTIALS
The underlisted items are recommended for camp. However, personal discretion is advised.
[1] Flashlight [2] Rubber Slippers [3] Malaria drugs/Pain killers [4] Mosquito Net [5] Food flask
[6] Bucket [7] 1-2 Padlocks [8] Beverages [9] Soaps and Detergents [10] 1-4 Pairs of white shirts, socks and white tennis shoes [11] Bedsheet/blanket

4.0 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
1] Follow all camp rules.
2] Be punctual for all camp events.
3] Wear appropriate camp gear at all times.
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1] No staff has a right to mete out corporal punishment to you.
2] Firmly but politely voice out on activities you cannot undertake – your health is important
3] If you have any medical condition that is Life threatening, obtain a doctor’s report, from a government hospital, and present it at the camp.

5.0 RELIGIONS ACTIVITIES
The Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship(NCCF), Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria (MCAN) and the Nigeria Association of Catholic Corpers (NACC) are three religious bodies approved on most camps. While on camp, feel free to join any of them as you please.

If you're interested in reading about the camp experiences of other corps members visit: www.acorpersdiary.blogspot.com

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