How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?
You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.
Bronze
Minimum time: 3 or 6 months
You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.
Silver
Minimum time: 6 or 12 months
If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.
Gold
Minimum time: 12 or 18 months
If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.
