Our volunteers help run DofE centres and groups, enabling young people to achieve their full potential.
All DofE centres and groups need Leaders and volunteers in order to help young people complete their DofE programmes and achieve a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Our online learning platform is for adult volunteers who deliver and support DofE programmes.
Read more about the different adult volunteering roles:
Assessors
DofE Assessors check on a young person’s progress and agree the completion of a section of their programme. You’ll need knowledge of the activity they’re doing and approve their progress and pictures in eDofE.
In the Expedition section, qualifying expeditions must be assessed by a competent adult who is approved by the Licensed Organisation and accredited by the DofE through the Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme.
Co-ordinators
DofE Co-ordinators set up and manage the DofE in a centre. If you become a Co-ordinator, you’ll support your Leaders and oversee all groups.
Leaders
Leaders are responsible for a DofE group. They lead, guide, inspire and encourage young people, agree their programme choices and approve their progress in eDofE.
Managers
The DofE Manager runs the day-to-day operational activities of DofE programmes in the Licensed Organisation and is responsible for delivery of the annual plan. A DofE Manager is also responsible for appointing and training any other DofE staff in the Directly Licensed Centre.
Supervisors
Supervisors are people with a good understanding of a participant’s chosen activity. You’ll help them set their goals and regularly meet with the young person to check on their progress, address any potential issues and adjust goals.
A Supervisor is essential for the Expedition section as they are responsible for supervising and supporting a team of participants to ensure their safety and well-being whilst they are doing their expedition.
Volunteers and helpers
Adults who can spare some time to help our DofE Leaders run a group can be a volunteer. You may give general support, i.e. admin, help run one section or give specific training.
Hear from Leader, Jemma, talk about the impact DofE has had on participants.
If you would like to volunteer for the DofE then please contact your nearest Licensed Organisation directly.
