Add your story - DofE Stories

Add your story

We want to hear your DofE story. Did you get chased by cows on your expedition? Did you make a lifelong friend through volunteering? Or maybe learnt a new skill that’s inspired your career? Whatever your DofE memory (or mishap!) is, we want to know. Old friends, new faces current participants, proud parents, valued volunteers: this is your space.

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Thank you for sharing your incredible story, the DofE team will review and publish within the next 2-3 working days.

If you have any questions or changes to your story, please email [email protected]

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