Information for DofE leaders and volunteers

Expedition session plans

These downloadable resources will help you plan expedition sessions. You can also download templates to create your own sessions.

Core sessions

• Countryside Code 1
• Countryside Code 2
• Environmental issues
• Purpose work
• Purpose work (handout)
• 'What's the Point?'
• 'What's the Point?' (handout)
• 'Walking with your Eyes Open'
• Expedition planning - final tips (handout)
• Expedition planning - tips for success
• Methods of recording
• First aid kits session plan
• Examples of expedition aims

DofE volunteers

DofE Volunteering opportunities are available. See more about becoming a DofE volunteer:

Become a DofE volunteer

Expedition evidence forms

Keep track of training and expeditions with these evidence forms. Once completed, these forms can be uploaded to eDofE as evidence.

Bronze Award

• Bronze Award assessment form

Silver Award

• Silver Award training form
• Silver Award assessment form
• Silver Award presentation form

Gold Award

• Gold Award training form
• Gold Award assessment form
• Gold Award presentation form

eDofE resources

Useful instructions and guides for using the eDofE online portal:

• Adding assessor reports
• Managing alerts
• eDofE - Bitesize guide for participants
• 10-step eDofE user guide for participants

Variations

Variations allow individuals or groups with a specific need (for example, an injury or disability) to participate in their DofE programme. Applications are not granted based on the difficulties of a proposed expedition environment.

See more on the DofE website: Additional needs (DofE)