Applications for the UK Youth Ambassadors 2025–26 programme will open at 10am on 1 April. Applications will remain open until 5pm on 30 April.
UK Youth Ambassadors are advocates for the DofE charity and want to inspire others. They are enthusiastic about sharing their stories and ensuring youth voices are heard. They’re collaborators, looking to work with other like-minded people from across the UK.
They are both positive and solution-focused, with an interest in tackling issues which are affecting society, and are determined to make a positive, lasting change, both within the DofE and in the wider world.
During the programme you will:
- Boost your knowledge and skills during our monthly online skills building workshops. Conducted by industry experts, these sessions explore a variety of valuable topics designed to enhance your growth as a Youth Ambassador and help you achieve your career aspirations. Previously Youth Ambassadors have heard from inspirational speakers, had public speaking and media training, and taken part in a mental health first aid course.
- Join an incredible community of like-minded individuals aged 16 to 24 from all over the UK. Working together as a team, you will help shape the future of the DofE Award, whilst inspiring others to embark on their own DofE journey.
- Access to our 12-month programme with dedicated staff to support your development in the role, who will ensure you have the best experience possible. You will also receive free branded uniform to wear during events and a free 16-25 railcard. We can also act as your Assessor if you choose to use the role to count towards the Volunteering section of your Award.
UK Youth Ambassadors contribute to the charity in the following areas:
As a DofE Youth Ambassador you will take part in exciting, high-profile events, both in-person and online. Throughout the programme you’ll also have the opportunity to share your DofE story and network with Award holders and supporters at events taking place regionally, UK wide and internationally.
You will be invited to support teams from across the DofE charity ranging from Fundraising to External Affairs. This is a great way to inspire others to take part in the DofE programme and demonstrate the positive impact doing the DofE can have on the lives of young people.
Take a look at some of the events Youth Ambassadors have previously attended:
Join essential conversations happening at the heart of the DofE. Through these valued discussions, you can share your ideas and feedback, to influence key decisions across the charity. Recently, Youth Ambassadors have been able to shape changes to the Residential section and have taken part in discussions about the Award globally, hosted by the International Award Foundation.
Join our advocacy efforts as a charity and become the voice of your generation. This is a fantastic opportunity to express your views to policymakers, ensuring the perspectives of young people are considered when it comes to decisions which impact your future.
Take a look at the advocacy work our Youth Ambassadors have previously been involved in:
Youth Ambassadors regularly feature on DofE’s social media channels and website. From writing blogs to co-creating videos, content creation is a key part of the role. In the past Youth Ambassadors have raised awareness of the Skills section of the Award by filming a video for World Youth Skills Day and several were spotlighted in the DofE’s People like YOUth film series. Check out some of the blog content that our Youth Ambassadors have also co-created:
The highlight of the year for me was co-hosting the Youth Without Limits Live: Beyond the CV event in front more than 200 young people; moments like that are helping me to become a more outgoing person, and I owe a lot of that to the DofE!
