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Have you decided what you’re doing for your DofE Residential section?

From outdoor adventures to wildlife conservation to training with pro athletes, 10 of our DofE Approved Activity Providers (AAPs) want to show DofE Gold participants like you their exciting opportunities.

Read on to find the right one for you – for even more opportunities from our AAPs, please visit the DofE’s Opportunity Finder.

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Pod Volunteer

From helping endangered turtles to caring for rescued elephants, award-winning Pod Volunteer has an exciting range of ethical trips around the world that qualify for your Gold Residential.

Volunteer abroad for one week or longer and make a real difference!

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Oyster Worldwide

Take your DofE Gold Residential abroad with Oyster Worldwide. Choose from expertly run projects in childcare, teaching, wildlife conservation, diving, or ski instructor training across South Africa, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Portugal, and more.

Opportunity Finder

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