You have the chance to shine! We are currently enrolling for this years award scheme. Are you aged 14-24 years of age? Would you like to do your Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze, Silver or Gold Award?
Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau are a local Duke of Edinburgh’s licensed organisation offering the opportunity for young people aged 14- 24 years to enrol in the award scheme. All equipment is provided whether you choose to do a walking or canoeing expedition and the best part is you only pay for your licence and campsite fees.
Get involved and take this opportunity to be part of a fun-packed, challenging and adventurous programme that’s recognised nationally and internationally.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is one of the world’s best known and most respected achievement awards—and now you have the chance to enrol in the programme. We offer both walking and canoeing expeditions in a variety of venues such as Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Elan Valley, North Wales, River Wye and Severn and also on Lakes in Scotland.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an achievement award for young people aged 14-24, affectionately known as the DofE. A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.
There are three levels of award, achieved by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you’re going for Gold) – Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and Residential. (for Gold only).
You’ll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills or going on an expedition. The best bit is you get to choose what you do and we help you complete ALL sections not just the expedition.
Why do your DofE?
Because, from the first day to the last it’s a real adventure. Every section gives you something different – that’s the fun of it!
You’ll enjoy loads of new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, challenge yourself and meet loads of people just like you. Plus you’ll do things you love and get a kick out of. It’s a real buzz!
Achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities. You’re getting recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already).
You’ll make a difference to other people’s lives in your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime and above all, it’s a great laugh. The question should really be why wouldn’t you do your DofE?
Beyond your academic achievements, universities want to see evidence of so called ‘soft skills’ that you have developed through extra-curricular activities, such as communication, commitment, leadership and team work. Your DofE Award is a fantastic way to demonstrate and evidence these skills in practice and therefore provides some useful material for your university personal statement or CV.
Interested in enrolling or would like more information please contact Kerry on, Tel: 01873 812177 or 07530137930 Email: crickhowellvolunteerbureau@gmail.com Facebook: Crickhowell Volunteer Bureau
