Last week was Mental Health Awareness week and, in support of the Mental Health Foundation, DofE Scotland wanted to listen, share stories and learn from our network.

A DofE Leader perspective: An insight into running the DofE at school during the ‘new normal’.

 

Understanding Award timescales and how participants can complete their sections within the minimum number of hours.

DofE: Supporting the development of young people’s resilience and recovery from Covid-19

Get an insight into the new DofE Social Value Certificates and why it’s important to recognise commitment.  

Read how Euan volunteered with Sustrans to help clean the National Cycle Network routes during Lockdown.

We understand it’s been a challenging time as young person, but it’s so important that you seek help if you need emotional...

Read how Bronze Award participant, Zoe made a positive difference to her mind and body by changing her activity through COVID-19.

Hear from Bronze participant Poppy McLardy about how she modified her programme and continued her Volunteering section from home.

Hear from Kirsten McGregor, a teacher and DofE Leader at Grange Academy, Kilmarnock.

We’re celebrating our own helping hand in the community, Kevin Fawcett, Operations Officer for the west of Scotland.

At DofE Scotland, Volunteers Week is especially important- a time for us to celebrate one of the core functions of the Award – volunteering in all shapes and forms.