Why do duke of edinburgh award

As a non-formal education framework, the Award can play a vital role in providing opportunities for young people to develop essential life skills, increase their employability and foster their creativity and innovation. The Award is transforming individuals, communities and societies around the world. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development.

For further information, visit our About the Award page. The choice to do the Award is entirely voluntary and every Award is different. It sets me up for the day, and I am now hooked! Give something back to the community or the environment and make a difference. Volunteering gives you the chance to gain experience in a working environment, test out a possible career, develop new skills, or build on existing ones.

Communication, confidence, or building self-esteem are just some of the skills learnt from volunteering. For my Bronze DofE I volunteered at my local cat rescue shelter, it was a great feeling each week knowing I was helping cats to have a better life.

DofE requires dedication and commitment. People depend on you in all areas, from turning up on your volunteering shift, to the importance of team work on your expedition.

If you take DofE, you are gaining valuable life skills. Working together in the wilderness on your expedition forms new bonds and great memories. Through volunteering, you meet many different people in a working environment, which prepares you for the working world. Finding employment is difficult. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award provides a framework for you to get the most recognition for your commitments to bettering yourself and your communities. We believe in helping youth find their passions, engage in their community, and grow along the way!