Essex DofE Award Programme
Essex DofE Award: Choose the In-person or Virtual Option
DofE can be a game-changer - raising your self-esteem, aspirations and opening doors to employment! Essex DofE is here to inspire, engage and motivate you through your award.
Start your DofE award at any point in the year and make connections and friends outside of your school. There's no restriction as to when or where you can join. We deliver the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.
Essex DofE Award Programme
Our next 10-session programme starts in 2025 (12 sessions for Silver and Gold). This programme encompasses the entire award process, from training through to completion. We guide participants through the award sections, sign-off progress, deliver practical training, and run expeditions each year. Sessions take place at youth centres in Brentwood, Chelmsford, and Colchester, or virtually via Teams.
Participants can start their award immediately after registration. The booking confirmation email provides instructions on how to begin. We look forward to welcoming you!
Option 1: Youth-Centre Sessions in Brentwood, Chelmsford, or Colchester
Participants can register at any time and join our 10-session programme (12 for Silver and Gold) running January to April 2025. The programme focuses on team building, leadership activities, and themed sessions on volunteering, first aid, and expedition cooking. Social time and eDofE support are included.
Expeditions will take place in Spring/Summer/Autumn 2025. Additional Silver and Gold sessions are listed below.
| Location | Day & Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Hermit Youth Centre, Brentwood, CM15 8AG | Monday evenings, 7-9pm | January 13th (cancelled) 20th, 27th February 3rd, 10th, 24th March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st |
| Colchester Townhouse Youth Centre, CO1 1SS | Monday evenings, 7-9pm | January 13th, 20th, 27th February 3rd, 10th, 24th March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th |
| Galleywood Youth Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 8PT | Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm | January 15th, 22nd, 29th February 5th, 12th, 26th March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th |
Two Additional Compulsory Sessions for Silver and Gold
Galleywood Youth Centre, Chelmsford
- Silver: October 1st & October 8th, 2025 (7:30-9:00pm)
- Gold: July 2nd & July 9th, 2025 (7:30-9:00pm)
Option 2: Virtual Sessions
Participants can register anytime and begin working on their sections immediately. Monthly virtual sessions start in January 2025, with expeditions taking place in Spring/Summer/Autumn 2025. A Teams link will be emailed before each session.
| Virtual Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 14th, 2025 | 8-9pm |
| Session 2 | January 28th, 2025 | 8-9pm |
| Session 3 | February 11th, 2025 | 8-9pm |
| Session 4 | February 25th, 2025 | 8-9pm |
| Session 5 | March 11th, 2025 | 8-9pm |
| Session 6 | March 25th, 2025 | 8-9pm |
Want to Find Out More?
Learn about the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.
Contact Us
Email our DofE team at DofE@essex.gov.uk.