Duke of Edinburgh Award
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities. It is recognised by potential employers and universities as a mark of real personal development and achievement. It’s open to girls and young women aged 14 to 24 or aged 13 and in the school year they turn 14.
Girlguiding has joined forces with DofE so you can complete this fantastic challenge as part of your Guiding experience.
To complete your DofE you must undertake several activities, one from each of the following categories: volunteering, physical, skills and expedition. Each activity should be completed for around one hour per week and you can complete them all at once or one after the other.
There are three levels
You can decide which levels you complete and in what order, as long as you meet the minimum age requirement.
Activity ideas
There are a huge number of activities you can complete for each section of the award. You can use an activity you already participate in, or you could try something completely new.
Volunteering
helping at a Girlguiding unit, supporting a charity, litter picking or helping in the local library.
Physical
swimming, gym work, dance, gymnastics.
Skill
baking, first aid, photography, playing a musical instrument, vlogging, playing chess.
Want to find out more?
Chat to your leader or local commissioner who can put you in touch with your county DofE adviser.