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Young people can take part in The Duke of Edinburgh's
Award through different types of Award groups and
centres.
Award groups are run by adults (Award leaders), many of whom are
volunteeers. They include youth workers, teachers, employers,
trainers, instructors, assessors and individuals from the
community.
They all share one thing in common: they are keen to share their
skills, enthusiasm and organising abilities to help young people
reach their potential.
The role of Award leaders
Award leaders oversee the running of the Award within a group
and they are the key link between young people, our
Youth Service
(who run the Awards in Kent) and parents.
They can be involved in as little or as much of the detailed
running of the programme as they wish, although they are
responsible for ensuring the overall quality of the Award
experience.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has three levels: bronze, silver
and gold.
In each of these levels, participants need to complete four
sections:
- Service (helping other people in the local community)
- Skills (covering almost any hobby, skill or interest)
- Physical recreation (sport, dance and fitness)
- Expeditions (training for, planning and completing a journey on
foot, horseback, boat or bike)
Gold Award participants also get the chance to take part in a
residential project.
Award leaders often get involved in instructing, supervising and
assessing young people in their completion of any of the sections
of each Award level. |