D of E Award
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Up for a challenge?
Want to learn new skills and gain self confidence?
Then the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme could be just what you're looking for!
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a challenging programme of activities which will help you to learn new skills, help others and experience adventure AND it will give you a great sense of achievement. What's more, many organisations such as employers and universities take a good view of the The Duke of Edinburgh's Programme and what it says about the person who has achieved it.
There are three levels - Bronze, Silver and Gold. For each you complete activities in four Sections - Volunteering, Skills, Physical Recreation and Expeditions. It's up to you what you do. In each Section there is a wide range of options you can choose from or you can find other similar activities which interest you. The good news is it's not an exam and you can't fail. It's about having a go. It's not a competition - you just need the right attitude.
Youth Services help set up and advise various Duke of Edinburgh's Award Groupsin the Stirling area. The groups are run by schools, youth organisations, and a number of agencies/organisations all working with young people aged 14-25 years.
To find out more about your nearest group, or if you have any questions you'd like to ask about DofE, email Kelvin Martin, Pauline Evans or Youth Services (01786 432 211).
For full details of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, check out their website at
