{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThank you for volunteering to support young people to complete their DofE Award. We\u0027re here to celebrate and champion every young person, enabling a safe, supportive environment to share unforgettable experiences with friends and build vital skills that last a lifetime.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis webinar will give you an overview of \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://vimeo.com/1030796120\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022How to set up Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) with your unit\u0022\u003Erunning DofE within your unit\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EGet set up on eDofE\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe DofE is run through a system called \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://edofe.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022eDofE sign in\u0022\u003EeDofE\u003C/a\u003E. To get set up on the system you need to contact your County/Area DofE lead. If you need help contacting them, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:dofe@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Edofe@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you\u0027re set up, you can learn more about using DofE via our \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://vimeo.com/1051058590\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Introduction to eDofE session\u0022\u003EIntroduction to eDofE\u003C/a\u003E webinar, the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJwqW7XmD1vna80L6tOKb3LpsHBDYF7KM\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022How to DofE YouTube playlist\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?list=PLJwqW7XmD1vna80L6tOKb3LpsHBDYF7KM\u0022\u003EeDofE YouTube channel\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022eDofE help\u0022\u003EeDofE help pages\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERegister participants\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can register participants via your County/Area DofE lead. The participants will complete a form, pay the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/do/costs/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022How much will it cost? (DofE)\u0022\u003Eparticipation fee\u003C/a\u003E, and have a place set up for them. They\u0027ll be sent an automated email with their login information.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EYoung people in the Scout Section starting DofE\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYoung people in the Scout Section can now begin working towards their Bronze DofE Award. Responsibility for delivering and managing the programme sits with the Explorer Scout section, who will support participants throughout the awards and run the Expedition section. Scouts will register with their feeder Explorer unit, helping them to create a smooth transition between the two sections. While Scouts may start any of the other sections: Skill, Physical or Volunteering, the Expedition must be completed with the Explorer Section or an external Approved Activity Provider, as it cannot be delivered with the Scout Section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere is no requirement to complete the DofE sections simultaneously. Young people may choose to complete the Skill, Physical and Volunteering Sections while in the Scout Section and then complete the Expedition Section with their Explorer Section.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; color: #212121;\u0022\u003EScouts need to be in the academic year they turn 14 to start. Those in previous year groups are unable to take part. Scouts cannot take part in the Silver Award until they have joined Explorers\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Scouts who are eligible to take part"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Initial Contact\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Scout or their Scout Leader contacts the Explorer Scout Leader of the local unit to discuss starting the Bronze DofE Award, including any plans for the Expedition Section. Where an Explorer Unit does not offer DofE, contact should be made with the 14-24 lead and County DofE Lead to discuss options for completing the award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Award Registration\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Scout registers for the Bronze Award with their County DofE Lead, following the local registration process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Programme Support\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Explorer Scout Leader or District DofE Lead helps the young person select appropriate activities for each section and supports them throughout their award journey.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How to register Scouts with their feeder Explorer Unit"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYoung people in Scouts can normally begin \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/moving-up-to-explorers/\u0022\u003Elinking with their Explorer Unit\u003C/a\u003E, between the ages of 13.5 and 14.5. However, those working towards their Bronze DoE Award may start attending Explorer run DofE events before they reach 13.5. This early involvement is part of the support arrangements for their award and helps create a smooth transition into Explorers.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Transition and Participation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; color: #404040;\u0022\u003EScouts can take part in the Bronze DofE expedition with the Explorer Unit, including any training and the qualifying expedition. Guidance on running a DofE expedition can be found here \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/running-dofe-expeditions/\u0022 title=\u0022Running DofE Expeditions in Scouts\u0022\u003ERunning DofE Expeditions in Scouts\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; color: #006ddf;\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; color: #404040;\u0022\u003EThey could also take part in expedition with an approved activity provider if they wish, details of which are on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/opportunity-finder/\u0022 title=\u0022DofE Opportunity Finder\u0022\u003EDofE Opportunity Finder\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Taking part in the Expedition Section"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp style=\u0022mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; color: #404040;\u0022\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/awards/expedition/\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Expedition Challenge\u0022\u003EScout Expedition Challenge\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has different requirements, and the Bronze DofE cannot be used as an alternative for this expedition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can the Bronze DofE expedition be used as the Scout Expedition Challenge? "},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: #404040; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EThe Bronze DofE is more challenging and shows progression from the Chief Scout Gold expedition, however they can be completed in any order\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Does it matter what order the Scout Expedition Challenge and Bronze DofE are undertaken in?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp style=\u0022mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; color: #404040;\u0022\u003EThe nights away from Bronze DofE undertaken as a Scout can either be used towards Scout Outdoor Challenge or Platinum Chief Scout Award - however they cannot be used for both awards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How should nights away be counted?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EScouts aged 13.5\u002B can be a Young Leader for the volunteering section of their DofE Award, in line with \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/4b-our-delivery-sections/4b2-the-appointment-of-young-leaders/\u0022 title=\u0022POR rule 4b2\u0022\u003EPOR rule 4b2\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor this to happen:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThey may help with another section, but not the Scout Troop where they are a member\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe must register with the Explorer Team Lead \u2013 Young Leaders\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThey must complete module A within 3 months of starting\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Being a Young Leader"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp style=\u0022mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; color: #002060;\u0022\u003EThe Scout will continue to pay subscriptions to the Scout Troop. They would pay for the costs of their participation to the expedition, which might include a contribution towards any equipment used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What costs are involved in starting DofE in Scouts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECounty/Area DofE Leads register participants on eDofE. You can find guidance on registering participants here \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/managing-dofe/\u0022\u003EManaging DofE | Scouts\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Who sets up Scouts eDofE accounts?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYoung people record their progress on the eDofE system. The Programme Planner and Sections are approved by the DofE Leader from the Explorer Unit or District DofE Lead.\u0026nbsp; Each section of the award is approved by a DofE Leader who will also approve the assessors you chose for each section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EGuidance on eDofE can be found on The Duke of Edinburgh Awards \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/do/edofe/\u0022 title=\u0022eDofE webpage\u0022\u003EeDofE webpage\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Who will manage Scouts eDofE accounts?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ESupport programme choices\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThere are several resources to help you support young people get started on their DofE and choose their programme:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can use this \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/introduction-to-the-duke-of-edinburgh-s-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Introduction to the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award\u0022\u003EIntroduction to DofE programme plan\u003C/a\u003E to run a session for your unit. You could to invite parents along to learn more about the Award.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Run an Introduction to the DofE evening"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGetting started:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7kY2w4A7_s\u0026amp;t=1s\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Start Your Bronze DofE (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=Y7kY2w4A7_s\u0026amp;t=1s\u0022\u003EStart your Bronze DofE\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqHrGnY_Ktg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Start your Silver DofE (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=FqHrGnY_Ktg\u0022\u003EStart your Silver DofE\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q86Sa6DVwwA\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Start your Gold DofE (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=Q86Sa6DVwwA\u0022\u003EStart your Gold DofE\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChoosing activities:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtr92yavas\u0026amp;list=PLJwqW7XmD1vniUWlergmLViY7OJctvbKT\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Bronze: Choose your activities (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=mbtr92yavas\u0026amp;list=PLJwqW7XmD1vniUWlergmLViY7OJctvbKT\u0022\u003EBronze choosing activities\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9lzGupYcsk\u0026amp;list=PLJwqW7XmD1vniUWlergmLViY7OJctvbKT\u0026amp;index=7\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Silver: Choose your activities (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=B9lzGupYcsk\u0026amp;list=PLJwqW7XmD1vniUWlergmLViY7OJctvbKT\u0026amp;index=7\u0022\u003ESilver choosing activities\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G68BB8m351Y\u0026amp;list=PLJwqW7XmD1vniUWlergmLViY7OJctvbKT\u0026amp;index=6\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Gold: Choose your activities (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=G68BB8m351Y\u0026amp;list=PLJwqW7XmD1vniUWlergmLViY7OJctvbKT\u0026amp;index=6\u0022\u003EGold choosing activities\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBenefits of the award (for parents/carers):\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfI79VlaIKo\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Bronze DofE: What will your child get out of their DofE? (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=GfI79VlaIKo\u0022\u003EBronze benefits\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-8ft7Nyw1k\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Silver DofE: What will your child get out of their DofE? (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=1-8ft7Nyw1k\u0022\u003ESilver benefits\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCtMXhEUYMg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Gold DofE: What will your child get out of their DofE? (YouTube)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=pCtMXhEUYMg\u0022\u003EGold benefits\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"YouTube videos"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are a range of resources available to support delivery of the award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/f3zlqrxx/scouts_do-your-dofe-leaflet.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Do your DofE leaflet\u0022\u003EDo your DofE leaflet\u003C/a\u003E - explaining the Award for participants/parents/carers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/programme_ideas_-_complete-1-1-1.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022DofE programme ideas (DofE)\u0022\u003EActivity ideas list\u003C/a\u003E for ideas for each section\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/articles/115005060613-How-do-I-approve-a-participant-s-programme-planner#:~:text=Once%20a%20participant%20has%20entered,Communications%27%20box%20on%20their%20homepage.\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022How do I approve a participant\u0027s programme planner? (DofE)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#:~:text=Once%20a%20participant%20has%20entered,Communications%27%20box%20on%20their%20homepage.\u0022\u003EHow to approve a Programme planner\u003C/a\u003E on eDofE\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.facebook.com/groups/scouttopawards/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Top Awards (Facebook)\u0022\u003EScout Top Awards Facebook group\u003C/a\u003E for adults in Scouts involved in Top Awards.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/lcqdqm21/dofe-programme-ideas-leaflet.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022DofE programme ideas leaflet\u0022\u003EDofE programme ideas leaflet\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease also refer to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/dofe-sections/\u0022 title=\u0022DofE sections\u0022\u003EDofE sections\u003C/a\u003E for more information on activities and to ensure activities are in the correct section.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Leaflets and other resources"}]},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Running DofE expeditions","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFind out how to deliver DofE expeditions.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Running DofE expeditions","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/running-dofe-expeditions/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#6310bc","title":"Running DofE expeditions","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ESign off DofE Awards\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen a participant has completed a section of the award you need to ensure it meets the requirements. The \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Award-Verifier-Checklist-1.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Award verifier checklist (DofE)\u0022\u003Everifier checklist\u003C/a\u003E will help you understand what the verifier is looking for.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe minimum evidence for each section is an \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/assessor\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Assessor\u0027s report (DofE)\u0022\u003Eassessor\u0027s report\u003C/a\u003E which we recommend is put in via the DofE website, as it collects all the information needed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the Gold Award you need to complete the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/articles/360016667117-How-do-I-complete-my-Gold-Award-Celebration-application-form-eDofE\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022How do I complete my Gold Award Celebration application form? (eDofE)\u0022\u003EGold Award celebration information\u003C/a\u003E before submitting the award for approval. All awards should be approved or queried within 14 days.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ECelebrate success\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants get a DofE certificate and lapel badge from the DofE lead once the award is approved. At Gold level, the badge and certificate are posted directly to the participant. Uniform badges can be purchased from the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/search/Duke%20of%20Edinburgh\u0027s%20Award\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Shop\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll Duke of Edinburgh\u0027s Awards should be presented at an appropriate occasion.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBronze or Silver Awards are usually presented by the District Lead Volunteer (or nominee)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGold Awards are usually presented by the County Lead Volunteer (or nominee)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EDeliver Scout Top Awards\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease remember that the DofE links closely into the \u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/chief-scout-s-platinum-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u2019s Platinum Award\u0022\u003EChief Scout\u2019s Platinum\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/chief-scout-s-diamond-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u2019s Diamond Award\u0022\u003EChief Scout\u0027s Diamond\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/kings-scout-award/\u0022 title=\u0022King\u0027s Scout Award\u0022\u003EKing\u2019s Scout Awards\u003C/a\u003E, as well as the volunteering section linking with the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-an-explorer-unit/explorer-scout-young-leaders-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer Scout Young Leaders\u0027 Scheme\u0022\u003EYoung Leaders\u0027 Scheme\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou\u0027ll find lots of useful resources on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/\u0022 title=\u0022Top Awards for young people\u0022\u003ETop Awards\u003C/a\u003E page and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/top-awards-videos-and-webinars/\u0022 title=\u0022Top Awards videos and webinars\u0022\u003ETop Awards webinars\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Find out how to run DofE in your unit.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"26 February 2025","reviewDate":"02/03/2026","redirectUrl":"","id":84829,"nodeName":"Running DofE","title":"Running DofE","type":"contentPage","image":{"url":"/media/vorcntzd/a-scout-volunteer-talking-to-three-scouts-outside-the-building.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daecc374ce35a0","caption":"Volunteer talking to three Scouts outside","type":"jpg","size":6802031,"width":5616,"height":3744,"altText":"A volunteer talks to three Scouts in red and white neckers outside."},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Running DofE","headerSubTitle":"Find out how to run DofE in your unit","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"6310bc","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Find out how to run DofE in your unit.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NDgyOSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/running-dofe/"}