Duke of Edinburgh Award

(DofE)

Our Duke of Edinburgh award sheme is open to young adults aged 14 to 19 years who live in the Wigan & Leigh Area. We offer a fully inclusive experience for young people to socialise and learn new skills.

The Duke of Edinburgh gives all young people the chance to develop skills for work and life, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future.

So what is the Duke of Edinburgh About?

A Duke of Edinburgh 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.

Levels
You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Sections

You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential.

You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter,developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).

The best bit is - you get to choose what you do!

Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing, and along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

If you're decided to do your Duke of Edinburgh, then contact Lynne at Embrace on 01942 513053.

Can anyone attend?

Our Duke of Edinburgh is primarily aimed at people with disabilities to become included in their community through this fantastic scheme. We have a mix of young people of different abilities that have become long lasting friends and have limited places this year for new members, so join today!