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What is the DofE?

The DofE is a life-changing adventure.

You make it: The DofE is as unique as you are

Millions of young people in the UK have already done their DofE.

Now it’s your turn.

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Introducing the DofE

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To achieve your DofE Bronze Award, you will need to complete four sections – Volunteering, Physical activity, developing a skill and the Expedition.

Activities for each section take a minimum of one hour a week, so they can easily fit in around your studies and other interests.

You will need to spend at least 3 months completing each of the Volunteering, Physical and Skills sections.

You will also need to decide which one of these you would like to do for six months.

You will need to keep a record of the time you spend on each activity.

You should ask somebody who has a good understanding of the activity you have chosen to write a report describing what you have done.

It may seem daunting at first but remember that most activities can count towards your DofE.

I will now describe each section of the award in more detail.

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Volunteering section

Take action and make a difference to the causes you care about

Help others and change things for the better

As part of your Bronze DofE Award, you will need to donate some of your time to volunteering.

Volunteering is a chance to help other people, and to make a difference to the causes you feel most passionate about.

As well as changing things for the better, lots of young people find that volunteering is a great way to increase their confidence and gain new skills.

Examples of volunteering could be coaching a local football team, collecting items for a foodbank or campaigning for change on issues you feel passionate about

Presenter: Feel free to include a broad range of examples here and to talk about what previous participants have done.

You can choose to volunteer in any area you would like – the only rule is that you must not be doing a job that companies would normally pay somebody for.

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Physical section

Take part in whatever

dance, sport or ﬁtness

activity you would like

Get ﬁtter and have fun �along the way!

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Skills section

Devote yourself to improving your skills in the things you love to do

Discover new passions and develop talents you didn’t know you had

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Expedition

Explore the great outdoors and spend a night away from home

Create memories that will last a lifetime

The final section of your Bronze DofE Award is the Expedition.

As part of a small team, you’ll plan your aim, choose your location and do some training to make sure you’re prepared and know what you’re doing — then spend two days and one night away.

You can choose how you want to travel – it doesn’t have to be on foot. You could do it by bike, canoe, kayak, wheelchair, sailing boat or even on a horse.

Your Expedition will improve your resilience, communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

Presenter: Please take care to place the same level of emphasis on each of the four sections. Whilst some young people may be attracted to the DofE because of the expedition, we know that some young people find this element daunting, so may need careful reassurance.

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Your Welcome Pack and eDofE

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Getting started

Are you ready to start an adventure you’ll never forget?

To get started with your DofE,

speak to Miss Maisuria/ Mr Valentim

dukeofedinburgh@haydonschool.com

The DofE is a charity. Visit DofE.org for more information.