Interested in equipping young people for life and gaining internationally recognized experience? Become a volunteer Group Leader for the Award!

To get started, first read the National Office's Award Leader page for an overview of the role of a Group Leader.

Download and read our Electronic Information Package, which introduces you to the Award in BC & the Yukon. Our Leader Toolkit contains a more in-depth look at the responsibilities of a Leader, as well as the resources available to you so that you feel supported and confident in delivering the Award to your youth.

Ready to become a Group Leader? Complete and submit a New Group Registration Form to the Division Office. After registering, we will send you a Leader Information Package with additional resources and a sample Record Book. 

We're Here For Group Leaders

We have a monthly e-newsletter to update Leaders on upcoming ceremonies, training webinars and new resources. After registering as a Leader you will be added to the mailing list. You can also find out when our next training webinar is and register by emailing Elana at eilott@dukeofed.org.

Can't make our live Leader Training and Q&A webinar? You can watch a recording at your convenience.

On our website you can find many resources available to aid youth as they Start The Award, Do The Award and Get The Award.

Have questions? We are here to help, and no question is too big or small! You can call or email our Leader Liaison, Elana Illot.We also have Field Officers across the province who are available to come and do a presentation or workshop with your youth, attend a community event or generally provide support. To find a Field Officer in your area, or get in touch with staff at the Division Office, Contact Us.

Additional Resources for Leaders:

The Leader Toolkit is a reference guide to Program information, resources, promotion information and forms.

Many Leaders find the Record Book Supplement an excellent one stop shop for orienting their participants to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Record Book.

Promotional Materials:

‘Equip Young People for Life’ Video |  Participant Brochure | Make a Difference Video | Presentation & Presentation Notes | Top 10 Reasons | International Impact Framework 2012 | The Award Impacts