The role of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Adviser is:

  • Encouraging and supporting Leaders interest in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  • Be in close liaison with the The Award H.Q., Regional Award Office, LEA Award Officers, attending meetings of the County Committee plus other Award Committees as appropriate
  • Maintain adequate stocks of Award Books, forms and information
  • Maintain complete and accurate Records using DEAMS and other systems. From these records complete and submit Annual Award Census to CHQ
  • Receive and promptly circulate all Award information, including magazines to Award Leaders and Commissioners
  • Register all Award Expeditions and maintain a list of Bronze, Silver and Gold Expedition Assessors
  • Record Non Members undertaking their Award Service with Girlguiding Devon Units
  • Act as a mentor
  • Keep in touch and liaise with other advisers notably the Outdoor Activities Adviser
  • Foster girls' interest in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, being aware of the needs and other commitments of the age group and to be able to encourage participants
  • Link with SSAGO members in Devon who wish to undertake Dof E Awards via Girlguiding
  • Assist and work with others to issue and record the appropriate Award Access Certificates

Contact Karin at dofe@devonguides.org.uk with your DofE enquiries

General Information

DofE fits in closely with many of the other awards and qualifications available to you through guiding, in particular the Queen’s Guide award. There are 3 levels of the award - Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Any member of Girlguiding Devon between the ages of 13 (turning 14 in school year 9) and 25 can undertake a DofE Award including Leaders. All Awards must be complete by your 25th birthday.

Remember it is an External Award System that Leaders run in their Unit/Group and is internationally recognised by most people.

Find out more here https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/what-we-do/events-and-opportunities/event-and-opportunity-finder/youth-awards/get-involved-in-duke-of-edinburgh/ 

Frequently asked questions

How do we start?

Start by contacting the DofE Adviser for information. You can use the 'contact us' tab above to do this.

Is this the same Award as other DofE Groups/Clubs?

Yes exactly the same, with the same badges and certificates. At Gold Level you go to The Palace in the same way.

Should we not leave this to the schools/colleges?

If you do they could well leave Girlguiding for a DofE Leader's camps and activities

What is the cost?

At the moment (for 2025) the girls pay £30.50 to join at Bronze or Silver level and £37.50 at Gold level.