Volunteer Glasgow: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Volunteer Glasgow’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a youth award for people who are already volunteering, or are thinking about getting involved. It is designed to help participants build confidence, develop practical skills and take part in activities that are valuable to employers, with the flexibility to start at the level that suits them.

The award has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level involves weekly activities and participants do not need to complete all sections at once. Bronze and Silver include four sections, while Gold includes five, with an additional Residential section.

The core sections are Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition, helping young people to balance community involvement, personal development and outdoor challenge.

Participants are supported through DofE Award Centres based in schools and voluntary organisations across Glasgow and beyond. An adult volunteer group leader helps to guide the process and keep participants safe.

If you live, work or learn in Glasgow, you can complete the online enquiry form to find out more about getting involved.