FOR ANYONE AGES 14+

It will usually take you at least 6 months to complete your Bronze programme.

Volunteering section: 3 months

Physical section: 3 months

Skills section: 3 months

Expedition section: 2 days/1 night

FOR ANYONE AGED 15+

It will take you at least 6 months for Silver if you’ve already achieved your Bronze, or 12 months if you’ve jumped straight into Silver.

Volunteering section: 6 months

Physical and Skills sections: One section for 6 months and the other section for 3 months

Expedition section: 3 days/2 nights

FOR ANYONE AGED 16+ WHO HAS COMPLETED SILVER DOE

You’ll need to do your programme for at least 12 months. The big difference at Gold is you’ll also do a Residential section – staying away from home for five days and four nights doing a shared activity with people you don’t know.

Volunteering section: 12 months

Physical and Skills sections: One section for 12 months and the other section for 6 months

Expedition section: 4 days/3 nights–

Residential section: Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights.