How long have you got?  There’s no end to the stuff you get out of achieving an Award as well as your certificate and badge – a lifetime of memories, a sack full of new talents and added confidence to name just a few! 
 
Along the way you’ll meet people just like you, make new friends and have tons of fun. 
 
“The greatest thing I’ve got from doing my DofE is confidence and recognition.  It is one of the best things I could have done.  It’s so good to hear encouragement from someone and it has an amazing impact on your confidence.  I think I’m stronger now than I was.  I feel more able to voice my opinions than I used to. I’d recommend doing their DofE to anybody.  It  helps you keep focused on keeping out of trouble but it’s not a free ride.  You have to work hard for every piece of encouragement and, ultimately, every Award.”  Alex, Bronze Award holder
 
It won’t just be you who notices the difference
 
Once they see what a laugh you’re having, don’t be too surprised if your mates start asking how they can do their DofE too!  But beyond your friends there’s a whole world out there that’ll be knocked out by the talents you develop.  They’re just the kind of skills and experiences that employers, universities and colleges are looking for so make the most of your achievements on your CV and application forms.