Welcome to DofE Direct
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Need help choosing an activity?
Take a look at our programme ideas for inspiration. If you did a previous Award level, you can choose the same activity for Gold, but you need to show development so it’s best to try something new.
Find an opportunity
Use our Opportunity Finder to locate an expedition or residential from one of our Approved Activity Providers (AAPs). We’ve complied some AAPs which offer over 18 DofE Direct Gold specific expedition opportunities and free or affordable residential opportunities. There’s also information about how you can volunteer remotely.
How do I log my activities?
If you don’t know how to log your Spanish lessons, gym workout or park run, then take a look at some examples here.
What’s new?
August 2020
We are pleased to announce more expedition dates with Wilderness Expertise below. For more information and to book your place contact Joanne at Wilderness Expertise – [email protected]
Practice Expedition – Lambourn Downs (Nr Reading)
31 August to 3 September 2020
4 to 7 September 2020
14 to 17 September 2020
18 to 21 September 2020
28 September to 1 October 2020
2 to 5 October 2020
12 to 15 October 2020
16 to 19 October 2020
26 to 29 October 2020
30 October to 2 November 2020
9 to 12 November 2020
13 to 16 November 2020
23 to 26 November 2020
27 to 30 November 2020
Qualifying Expedition – Lake District
14 to 17 September 2020
18 to 21 September 2020
28 September to 1 October 2020
2 to 5 October 2020
12 to 15 October 2020
16 to 19 October 2020
26 to 29 October 2020
30 October to 2 November 2020
9 to 12 November 2020
13 to 16 November 2020
23 to 26 November 2020
27 to 30 November 2020
7 to 10 December 2020
11 to 14 December 2020
28 April 2020
Read what our DofE Direct participants, Phoebe and Jessica are doing for their skills and volunteering during the lockdown. You might find some inspiration!
19 March 2020
We have emailed you all individually regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. Please check your emails and spam folder and do not hesitate to get in touch with us via [email protected] should you have any concerns.
Take care, Nina, Kelly and Jez.
5 March 2020
Congratulations to everyone that has recently completed their Gold Award! Don’t forget to accept your invitation to a Gold Award Presentation, where you will receive your official Gold Certificate.
10 January 2020
Happy new year to you all!
Sense have just opened their applications for new volunteers, it fulfils the gold residential and is FREE! Visit our ‘find an opportunity’ page for more information.
19 December 2019
The Dofe Direct Team would like to wish all our participants a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please note the office will be closed from 24th December to 2nd January 2020. Speak to you all in the New Year!
19 November 2019
The Open University have a free distance learning money management course. Visit our ‘find an opportunity’ page for more information.
23 October 2019
YHA have some free residentials running this winter for over 18s, visit our ‘find an opportunity’ page for more information.
2 October 2019
We’re pleased to announce The Scouts are offering free residentials, visit our ‘find an opportunity’ page for more information.
28 September 2019
We had a great time at the Bristol and Bath Spa Freshers’ Fayre. Hopefully we’ll have even more university students completing with us.
5 August 2019
It’s expedition season, please get in touch if you want more information about joining an open group.
3 June 2019
Did you know? If you’re a parent and looking for a residential, then the YHA can potentially accommodate your children. Get in touch with them directly for more info.
22 May 2019
Congratulations to our DofE Direct Gold Award holders! Here they all are at Buckingham Palace.
21 May 2019
More Skill ideas; check out U:Bee online courses from money management to understanding bees.
16 May 2019
Fancy doing First Aid for your Skills section? St John Ambulance have launched a helpful toolkit.
15 May 2019
It was great to see all our DofE Direct Award holders at Buckingham Palace this Monday. Check out our Twitter page @DofEOps for photos. You should all feel really proud!
03 May 2019
Another remote way to do your Volunteering via The Mix.
