Anyone aged between 14 and 24 can start their DofE programme, completing a variety of activities in their free time. There are three progressive levels of Awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold. People usually start with the Bronze. You do not have to pass an axam - you simply choose one activity for each of the four sections except at Gold level where there is an additional section - Residential)
Volunteering: Be a local hero - do voluntary work and help your community.
Skills: Learn something new, from astronommy to zoology/.
...Absolutely anyone! If you are 14, you can do your Bronze programme. You can do your Silver when you are 15, and you Gold when you are 16. Just remember, you must complete all sections of your programme before you are 25.
Physical: Are you next Lionel Messi? Any sport, dance or fitness activity can count.
...Your Bronze programme will take at least six months to complete and then at least 12 months at Silver then 18 months at Gold. You can work on all the sections at the same time (but one activity can not count for two sections!)
...Almost anywhere in Britain! Schools, youth clubs and Scout groups often run the DofE. Just find your nearest DofE centre!
...First of all - it is fun! It is all about truing something new, improving your skells, and making new friends. Also, you'll discover how choosing and achieving personal goals can change your life! The DofE is also very popular - more than 275000 young people in the UK are doing it, and you get a certificate when you finish.
Go on, take the challenge - you'll have the time of your life!
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