After leaving the orientation camp in Issele-Uku, Delta State, your NYSC experience goes beyond your Place of Primary Assignment. You'll also be expected to participate in Community Development Service (CDS), where you contribute to your host community.

Here are 14 CDS groups you should know:

1: Health & Emergency Response

* Medical and Health: Organises free medical outreaches and health awareness campaigns.

* Reproductive Health: Promotes HIV/AIDS awareness and maternal health.

* Red Cross: Provides first-aid and emergency response training.

2: Education, Media & Social Welfare

* Education Development: Offers extra lessons, adult literacy and ICT training.

* Editorial/Publicity: Handles newsletters, photography and media coverage.

* Charity/Gender: Supports vulnerable people and gender empowerment.

* SDGs: Promotes poverty reduction, quality education and environmental sustainability.

3: Civic, Legal & Advocacy

* CLAD: Provides legal awareness and assistance to indigent citizens.

* EFCC/ICPC: Sensitises communities against corruption and financial crimes.

* NDLEA/NAFDAC: Campaigns against drug abuse and fake products.

* FRSC: Promotes road safety education.

4: Environment, Agriculture & Culture

* Environmental Protection: Promotes sanitation and tree planting.

* Agro-Allied: Encourages farming and food security.

* Culture/Tourism: Promotes cultural performances and heritage.

IMPORTANT: Not every group is available in every LGA. Confirm with your NYSC LGA secretariat.

Delta corps members, which CDS group did you join, and how has your experience been?