{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Residential section an exciting part of your Gold DofE - giving you the chance to challenge yourself, gain valuable life skills, embrace new experiences, have fun and meet new people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere is what you need to do to complete the residential section:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUndertake a five-day, four-night residential project in an unfamiliar setting, using shared accommodation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere should be at least five people in the group, the majority of which are unknown to each other.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EResidential projects may include training courses, environmental and conservation projects, volunteering or be activity based.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe residential can be split into two blocks within 12 months, as long as the same activity is completed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can find guidance to \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/running-residentials/requirements/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Understanding the Residential Requirements (DofE)\u0022\u003Eunderstanding the residential requirements\u003C/a\u003E on the DofE website. 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