The Duke of Edinburgh International Awards, DofE 

Volunteer Programs

Benefits of enrolment

• ​Global projects

• Real-life impacts 

• Gain confidence

• Contribute towards humanity

• Develop a strong sense of achievement and satisfaction

• Life skills

Areas of focus

Virtual Volunteer Program - Gender Equality

When volunteering for this program, you help develop economic mobility solutions for women in Africa. Over 3 or 6 months, you volunteer an hour every week to attend workshops, understand the context and conceptualise solutions. 

Why this is important?

• 132 million people are living in extreme poverty

• 50% of women are facing discrimination daily

• An estimated 5 billion people have unmet justice needs globally

Skills you'll develop

• Empathy

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Leadership

• Self-awareness

• Problem Solving

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Communication Skills

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Interested? Find out More

Virtual Volunteer Program - Mental Health 

When volunteering for this program, you help develop mental health support solutions for youth globally. Over 3 or 6 months, you volunteer an hour every week to attend workshops, understand the context and contribute towards solutions. 

Why this is important?

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• 40 million children could not be schooled this year because they had no access to digital infrastructure

• 70% people of color feel they are discriminated against

• Mental illness is affecting 1 in 4 adolescents

Skills you'll develop

• Empathy

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Leadership

• Self-awareness

• Decision Making

• Interpersonal Relationships

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Interested?