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Challenge yourself and sign up for the Duke of Edinburgh Award – there are 3 awards Bronze, Silver and Gold.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities. It’s open to girls and young women aged 14 to 24 or aged 13 and in the school year they turn 14.

DofE fits in closely with many of the other awards and qualifications available to you through guiding, in particular the Queen’s Guide award. There are three progressive levels of the award – Bronze, Silver and Gold – that vary in length and commitment.

Bronze Award

For those aged 14 and over, or aged 13 and in the school year they turn 14.
You’ll complete sections in Volunteering, Skills, Physical and an Expedition
Takes at least six months to complete.

Silver Award

For those aged 15 and over, or aged 14 and in the school year they turn 15.
You’ll complete sections in Volunteering, Skills, Physical and an Expedition.
Takes at least 12 months for direct entrants (those without Bronze Awards).

Gold Award

For those aged 16 to 23.5 if not done Silver or 24 if you have.
Takes at least 18 months for direct entrants (those without Silver Awards).
You’ll complete sections in Volunteering, Skills, Physical, an Expedition and a Residential.

Read what our members have to say about doing their DofE

Sky Goes for Gold and Achieves it!

Duke of Edinburgh Advisors

Lesley Betts and Rachael Daley Email: dofe@girlguidingmiddxnw.org.uk

Contact the Duke of Edinburgh Advisors if you have any questions.

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