Duke of Edinburgh - Leaders (Basingstoke)

Do you get a buzz out of helping young people improve themselves? Can you inspire young people at each stage of their DofE adventure? Here in North Hampshire we are looking for 'Leader' volunteers to help young people ages between 14 and 25 undertake their Duke Of Edinburgh Award (from bronze through to gold). Alongside inspiring young people to choose their options within the programme, Leaders keep a close eye on the participants progress, assist with any issues through regular meetings (normally once a week during term time) and help them stay on track to complete their DofE programme. If you are between 18 and 25 and looking to undertake your gold DofE award - being a Leader volunteer will meet the volunteering element of the award. 'Helping out with assessing, running DofE groups and a DofE centre is so varied, which is brilliant. We keep doing what we're doing because we enjoy it! There's quite a big gang of us and the camaraderie and team spirit is magic'. - DofE Leader

About Organisation

The Hampshire Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is part of the Hampshire Outdoors Service provided by Hampshire County Council. Hampshire Outdoors holds the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award licence for all SEND (Special Educational Needs and Difficulties) provision and open centres in Hampshire, encouraging and facilitating young people to complete their award. We are also an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the expedition and residential section. All DofE volunteer leaders will be supported by Hampshire Outdoors to receive training and ongoing support. The Hart SEND DofE scheme volunteers will also be supported by a volunteer committee. Please go to the website for more information : https://www.dofe.org/do/

Skills

• Communicate effectively
• Work with young people aged between 14 - 25 years
• Motivate young people
• Work as part of a team with other leaders and the centre co-ordinator.
• Full training will be given for all of these roles