Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Complete your Duke of Edinburgh Award through Rotary's Interact Program
Duke of Edinburgh Award
In 2015, Rotary GB&I became an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, a status that applies to the volunteer placement element of the award.
This means that Rotary, through Interact clubs, provides volunteer placements for people doing their award badges.
Interactors can now work towards their badges and their Interact challenges by doing just one activity which counts for both. Non-Interactors are welcomed along to join in and earn their badges through Interact volunteer activities.
There are three award levels:
- Bronze for people aged 14 and over.
- Silver for people aged 15 and over.
- Gold for people aged 16 and over.
The volunteering activity must take up only one hour per week. The overall duration will vary depending on the award level:
- Bronze – One hour a week for three months.
- Silver – One hour a week for six months.
- Gold – One hour a week for twelve months.
Note: Occasionally some placements may last longer if the participant is required to do additional hours to achieve their award. Although you should be alerted to this by the participant, it is advisable to ask how long the placement needs to be. More information regarding timescales is available on this Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website.
More information is available from DofE Programme Ideas - Volunteering