Sections
Volunteering, Skill and Physical Recreation sections are to be completed in your own time for at least one hour per week for the number of months specified for your Award Level. Remember - you don't need to do all the sections at the same time and you can build in breaks for study, exams, holidays, etc - if you want to do it, be flexible and make time! Always check your choice of activity is listed at http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/Doing_your_DofE/. Check with your supervisor who will offer help and advice with arrangements ensuring you are on the right track for the award. Use the activity planning sheets on the
Forms page for guidance. In your Record Book, which you should bring to each meeting, notice that a knowledgeable and experienced Assessor is required for each section who will provide an initial briefing, monitor your progress and, as part of a final review, write a brief report and sign your Record Book.
The Expedition section is a bit different - we cover everything you need to know at the meetings and you get out there and practise, under supervision, to gain experience before your practice expedition (early Summer) and qualifying expedition (late August). You will need suitable footwear and clothing but we have some rucksacks, tents, stoves and compasses available.
Examples of Activities for each Section
Volunteering | Skill | Physical Recreation | Expedition |
Charity Shop
Red Cross
Youth Club
Junior Badminton
Youth Band
Brownies & Cubs
Baillies of Bennachie
Sports Coaching
NTS
Conservation and more... | Information Technology
Drawing
Spanish
Musical Instrument
Weather
Bird Watching
Cooking
Photography Driving Drama & Theatre and more... | Netball
Badminton
Swimming
Golf
Rock Climbing
Squash
Football
Rugby
Dancing
Canoeing and more... | Training provided in:
First Aid
What to wear
What to carry
Route planning Compass work
Outdoor cooking
Camping skills
Health & Safety |
Please choose activity providers carefully - are they qualified and/or authorised by the local authority? http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/outdoorlearning/providers.asp#list |