{"id":1709,"date":"2022-02-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/why-do-dofe\/"},"modified":"2024-04-03T22:13:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T22:13:16","slug":"why-do-dofe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/why-do-dofe\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do your Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_ce67d3eb958f8d1646c1b76cb6b8a97d\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/outdoor-skills\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOutdoor skills\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy do your Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Lucy Atkins\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2022-02-04T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">February 4, 2022<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t5 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1742\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lucya_dofe_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"Duke of Edinburgh Award\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lucya_dofe_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1742w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lucya_dofe_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lucya_dofe_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lucya_dofe_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lucya_dofe_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lucya_dofe_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x458.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1742px) 100vw, 1742px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_491830c27c6a6ae4930b4283c5bc90df\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucy Atkins of Two Blondes Walking is the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award Manager at Trinity School, Teignmouth and explains why doing your DofE is a great idea and what it involves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>All state schools in England to now offer DofE<\/h4>\n\t<p>More young people in schools across England will have the chance to do their DofE thanks to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dofe.org\/thelatest\/new-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">major new government funding boost<\/a>, offering an additional \u00a322m investment in extracurricular opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do your DofE? That\u2019s a very easy question to answer: it\u2019s fun, it\u2019s easy, it looks great on your CV!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits are endless and will help scope a successful future, build confidence, gain skills, become healthier, make new friends and make lasting memories. Many young adults who have completed their DofE says it has given them more resilience, which has improved their mental health and wellbeing and help them face and overcome personal challenges.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">Anyone can do their DofE \u2013 regardless of ability, gender, background or location. <\/span><span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Duke_of_Edinburgh_Award_two_blondes.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Duke of Edinburgh Award&nbsp;\">\n        \n        <p>Lucy Atkins as an OS GetOutside Champion <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From the age of 14 (year 9) you are eligible to begin your Bronze Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award, aged 15+ and you can do Silver, 16+ and you can do your Gold. You have up to the age of 25 to complete it so there really is no excuse. Handily, it fits in with all the other activities that you\u2019re probably already doing. The three sections can be done with friends or alone and can be something amazingly new and adventurous or something familiar and rather more sedate. The choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaining your Bronze Award takes a minimum of 6 months, the Silver Award takes 12 months and Gold takes 18 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid of these lengths though; your activity should be approximately one hour per week so if you are already playing a sport for your local team for instance, then you don\u2019t need to do anything different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Duke_of_Edinburgh_Award.jpg\" alt=\"Map reading on the expedition\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section ensures that you are doing something that makes you sweat for the required time. It can be an exciting new sport such as parachuting or street luge! Or it can be as simple, and cheap, as walking the neighbour\u2019s dog every Sunday morning. You can even do Parkour if you wish! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quote\">\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-top.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t<div class=\"quote-container\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"container\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/orange-quote.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t\t\t<p>\u201cGoing swimming for my physical section has helped me keep active every weekend &#8211; Edward\u201d<\/p>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-bottom.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The skill section can also be done in a very simple way. The activities range from DJ-ing or music analysis, to taxidermy or dog training (not to be merged!). Popular options for the skill section are learning to play a musical instrument or writing. Creating a portfolio of film and book reviews was one year 9&#8217;s solution to not having enough money to join an organised activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quote\">\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-top.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t<div class=\"quote-container\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"container\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/orange-quote.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t\t\t<p>\u201cI took up singing for my skill section. I had never had any singing lessons before but I know that I will continue to sing all my life &#8211; Chloe\u201d<\/p>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-bottom.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the section that I find gives the biggest rewards and sparks the most conversation, but seems to be the hardest to organise, especially at Bronze level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being 14 places certain restrictions on the type of voluntary work that can be done but don\u2019t be put off; there are plenty of excellent opportunities. The most popular volunteering placement, by far, is working in a charity shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great option as it gives you the skills needed to be able to successfully apply for a paid Saturday job at a later date. Other options for volunteering are helping old people, perhaps by reading to them, helping with a local Scout group, or coastal or countryside conservation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Duke_of_Edinburgh_Award_teenager_map.jpg\" alt=\"Duke of Edinburgh Award\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have seen many great examples of voluntary work. Perhaps the most successful was two friends who together joined a community project which was to create and maintain a community garden, complete with sensory section for those with no sight. After the 6 month time frame was up they decided to continue helping with the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quote\">\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-top.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t<div class=\"quote-container\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"container\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/orange-quote.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t\t\t<p>\u201cHelping out at the vets has helped me to realise what I want to do in the future &#8211; Zoe\u201d<\/p>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-bottom.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Duke_of_Edinburgh_Award_teenagers.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Duke of Edinburgh Award&nbsp;\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        \n        \n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expedition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every DofE Award needs an expedition section too. This is a two-day\ntrip at Bronze, three at Silver and four at Gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey that is embarked\non is designed to be challenging for all and has many variations to help get\nthe balance right between too hard and too easy. Don\u2019t be put off by this section\nif you don\u2019t even own a pair of walking boots; expeditions can be done on\nwater, on horseback, on a bicycle or in a wheelchair. This section allows you\nand your team to see new parts of the countryside and experience being\nself-sufficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quote\">\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-top.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t<div class=\"quote-container\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"container\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/orange-quote.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t\t\t<p>\u201cI did my Gold expedition on the amazing Isle of Man. It was brilliant to be on top of a mountain but also be so close to the sea &#8211; Josh\u201d<\/p>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-bottom.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Residential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are doing your Gold DofE you also have to complete a residential. This is a trip away from home that will cover 5 days and 4 nights. Again, it doesn\u2019t have to cost the earth and can fit in with the things that you enjoy doing already or be something completely new. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The different categories are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Service to others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environment and conservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning and activity based. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your residential could be to attend a summer camp as a leader or go on a cookery course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Duke_of_Edinburgh_Award_leader.jpg\" alt=\"Duke of Edinburgh Award\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quote\">\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-top.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t<div class=\"quote-container\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"container\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/orange-quote.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t\t\t<p>\u201c\u201cIt was a really hard week but I really enjoyed it and feel so proud of myself for completing it.\u201d &#8211; Alice\u201d<\/p>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-bottom.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All the information you need, including how to get in touch with your local group, is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dofe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DofE website<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dofe.org\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing your DofE will open up new possibilities, allow you to explore and push your boundaries, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 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