The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award empowers young people, ages 14 to 25, to give back to their communities, explore their interests and passions, commit to their health and wellness, and gain an appreciation for the natural environment.
Our Division supports over 16,000 youth in their journey to set and achieve goals and to become the best versions of themselves. Find out more about the Award and its phenomenal impacts for youth and your community.
Participants
Taking on the Award challenge? Find resources to Start, Do, and Get your Award!
Or, REGISTER HERE!
Don’t feel like reading? Watch our short and easy how-to videos!
We are thrilled to launch our new Distance Learning hub. Click here to see this exciting resource page!
Award Unit Leaders
Award Leaders guide and mentor youth through their Awards, helping the newest generation become committed citizens of the world. Click here for Leader Resources!
Donors and Supporters
We are very grateful for our generous supporters, who make an immense difference in the lives of young people in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Visit our Supporters page!
Contact Us & Get in Touch!
If you cannot find the information you need, please contact our office – we are here to help! There is no question too big or too small.
PARTICIPANTS
Important Updates!
We’ve launched a new type of Record Book across the country! CLICK HERE to find out all about it and how to use it.
The Duke of Ed BC & Yukon Divsion is Going Green! All Participants Handbooks and Record Logs will be emailed digitally. No waiting for Mail! Click here for more information!
Participants, follow the links below to read about how you can do the Duke:
Start The Award - Requirements and registration information to Start Your Journey!
Do The Award - Everything you need to know about how to do your Award from picking assessors to planning your Adventurous Journey, and everything in between!
Get The Award - Ready to submit? Make sure to visit this page for submission requirements, forms and process!
Or, watch our short and easy How-to Videos!
More Resources to help you do the Duke of Ed!
- Record Book Supplement - Your ultimate guide to your record book and your Award experience!
- Cadets, Guides & Scouts! Did you know that your activities count for the Duke of Ed?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed by your Award? Don’t worry, you got this! Click here for 10 tips to help you move through your Duke of Ed!
- We also have monthly live webinars with Q&A. Join us to connect, learn, and ask questions. To register, email ?bcyk@dukeofed.org
Duke of Ed Alumni
Loved your Award experience and want to stay connected?
- As a Duke of Ed Alumni, you are invited to annual networking and social events.
- Please join our Alumni community by visiting facebook.com/groups/alumnibcyk to stay connected, informed, and active in the Award.
- Has your contact information changed? Please let us know by emailing bcyk@dukeofed.org
- Many of our amazing Alumni volunteer as Award Leaders and as mentors to the next generation of Achievers! Learn more on our Leader page!
- Click here to see the impact our generous supporters have on the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow – our BC and Yukon youth!
- Join the BC & Yukon Board of Directors! After all, who knows what the program needs more than the Achievers of the program? Visit our Board of Directors page.
- Have any questions? Contact Us!
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SUPPORTERS
Our mission is to provide young people with opportunities to grown and succeed in meaningful ways. Our youth leadership and empowerment framework helps young people discover their abilities by requiring them to set and achieve goals in four activity areas: volunteering, physical activity, skill development, and adventurous journeys in nature. In the process, our young participants evolve into the confident and empathetic leaders of tomorrow. Learn more about our mission with this inspiring three minute video
It is our donors that ensure we can serve the over 15,000 young people currently participating in BC & Yukon. We require your support to ensure their success, as well as increase access for all youth in the region to the Duke of Ed opportunity. As a Canadian registered charity, we do not receive monetary contributions from the Royal Family and raise the funds for our operating budget ourselves.
Learn more about our impact: 2018 Annual Report
Meet our 2019 Supporters
For more information contact Executive Director, Sushil Saini at ssaini@dukeofed.org or 250-385-4232 ext. 5 or,
A special thank you to the following Supporters!
A heartfelt thank you to Westwood Printing & Signs for their enduring support
with our ceremony and stationary needs!
A special thank you to our strategic partners in serving the youth of BC & Yukon.
AWARD LEADERS
Become a volunteer Group Leader for the Award!
Thank you for considering becoming an Award Unit Leader.
On this page you will find information pertaining to:
- Who are Award Leaders?
- What is the role of an Award Leader?
- Leader involvement.
- What’s the benefit of becoming an Award Leader?
- Liability.
- Ready to become an Award Leader?
- We're Here For You!
- Leader Resources.
- Promotional Videos and Materials.
Who are Award Leaders?
A leader is a person who works or volunteers with youth as part of a larger organization, such as a school, Scouts, Guides, Cadets, or community organization. Leaders should have the opportunity to meet regularly with participants and be available to support the youth as they work towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. All Award Leaders can access registration, training and resource materials with their Division Office.
The Award Leader’s aim is to help young people within their group to earn their Award and be recognized for their achievement. Leaders can be a great help in coordinating the Adventurous Journey, but do not have to as part of their leadership.
What is the role of an Award Leader?
An Award Leader’s role within their group encompasses the following areas:
- Registering participants and helping them get started in the Program;
- Mentoring and supporting participants as they work to complete their Award levels
- Assessing or reviewing Award submissions.
- Abiding by all policies set out by The Duke of Edinburgh’ International Award, including but not limited to: the National Abuse Policy, National Risk Management Policy and National Branding policy, and the Award Standards.
Leader involvement includes:
- Participating in Award Leader Training led by the BC & Yukon Division staff.
- Celebrating achievements of youth by attending Ceremonies.
- Helping participants organize activities that count towards Award levels.
- Communicating with the Award Office as needed.
- Instructing youth on how enter events in the activity log correctly (either in the record book or online).
- Sharing success stories and news about your group and participants with your divisional office.
- Presenting achievement pins and in some in cases Bronze certificates.
- Reading the biweekly bulletin.
What’s the benefit of becoming an Award Leader?
Good question! Besides engaging with youth and aiding in their development of new skills, self-confidence, and a greater appreciation of the environment and community around them; you are building up your own skill set and resume with internationally recognized experience.
Liability
Leaders and the organizations they represent are responsible for ensuring all criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screenings are up to date and that appropriate insurance is in place for any activities that the group undertakes. Organizations without these elements in place cannot run an Award Group Unit. However, youth in any organization can still participate in the Award as an Independent Participant.
Ready to become an Award Leader?
- Complete and submit a New Award Unit Registration Form to the Division Office. After registering, we will send you a Leader Information Package with additional resources and a sample Record Book.
- Download and read our Award Information Package, which introduces you to the Award in BC & the Yukon.This is a great document to share with Administrators, parents, and others in your organization.
- 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. This is also a great document to share with other members of your organization to help them understand what The Award is.
We're Here For You!
1. Training - You can find out when our next training webinar is and register by emailing bcyk@dukeofed.org
2. We have a biweekly e-bulletin to update Leaders on important developments and opportunities for the Award in the BC & Yukon Division, upcoming ceremonies, training webinars and new resources. After registering as a Leader you will be added to the mailing list.
3. 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! Please contact us! We also have Field Officers who are available to come and do a presentation or workshop with your youth, attend a community event or generally provide support.
Leader Resources:
Important Update!
We’ve launched a new type of Record Book across the country! CLICK HERE to find out all about it.
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The Leader Toolkit is a reference guide to Program information, resources, promotion information and forms. |
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Promotional Videos:
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award | Being an Award Leader | Cadets & Duke of Ed
Promotional Materials:
Participant Brochure | Top 10 Reasons | The Award Impacts
Resource Materials:
Record Book Supplement | Award At A Glance | Planning an Adventurous Journey | Award Participant Registration Form | Bronze Submission Form | Silver Submission Form | Gold Submission Form | Award Unit Update Form | How-To Videos
Participant Web Pages:
Start The Award | Do The Award | Adventurous Journey Page | Get The Award
Work with us!
Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest. There are currently no open positions.
Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for announcements.
Volunteer Opportunities
Board of Directors
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please follow for more information.
Award Group Leaders
Interested in volunteering as an Award Group Leader? Please follow this link.
Division Office Volunteer
We are currently looking for enthusiastic Volunteer Office Assistants to perform a variety of administrative and office support tasks. Please click here for the full job description and how to apply.
Duke of Ed for Distance Learners!
The Duke of Ed is PERFECT for Distance Learners! Because…
- The Duke of Ed is zero-barrier, non-academic, and non-competitive!
- You choose your own pace and your own activities. It’s your Award journey!
- Best of all, you’re already doing it!
Want to learn more?
Watch our short and easy how-to videos below, or read more about Duke of Ed requirements here.
If you have any questions, please contact us. We are here for you!
Don’t feel like reading? Watch our Short How-To Videos!
(Click 'YouTube" on the video for a larger, or full, screen.)
Please note: our Facebook page has changed. Please follow us on our national page www.facebook.com/dukeofedcanada
For the Parents
An introduction to the Award, its requirements, and the many ways in which it can benefit your youth!
The Registration Process
Ready to Start your Award? Learn how to choose which Level is best for you and how to register.
Choosing Assessors and Activities
You’re registered! What now? This video provides an overview of qualifying activities and qualities you should look for in an Assessor!
Adventurous Journey
One of the most exciting and challenging components of the Duke of Ed! In this video, you’ll learn about requirements and planning.
Using the New Participant Handbook and Record Log
Do you have the blue and green Participant Handbook and new Record Logs? Learn how to fill out your Logs and the paperwork required to earn your Award!
The Submission Process
Completed all your activities? Congratulations! In this video, we’ll go step by step to ensure you have everything you need to feel confident about submitting your Award.
Life After the Award
Using your Achievement to Reach your Goals
HOW-TO VIDEOS
Don’t Feel like Reading?
Enjoy our short and easy how-to videos. From registering for the Duke of Ed to submitting your Award, we got you covered!
Find all Award requirements, information and resources here!
(Click 'YouTube" on the video for a larger, or full, screen.)
Please note: our Facebook page has changed. Please follow us on our national page www.facebook.com/dukeofedcanada
For the Parents
An introduction to the Award, its requirements, and the many ways in which it can benefit your youth!
The Registration Process
Ready to Start your Award? Learn how to choose which Level is best for you and how to register.
Choosing Assessors and Activities
You’re registered! What now? This video provides an overview of qualifying activities and qualities you should look for in an Assessor!
Adventurous Journey
One of the most exciting and challenging components of the Duke of Ed! In this video, you’ll learn about requirements and planning.
Using the Traditional Record Book
Do you have the traditional white-covered Record Book? Learn how to fill out your Record Book and the paperwork required to earn your Award!
Using the New Participant Handbook and Record Log
Do you have the blue and green Participant Handbook and new Record Logs? Learn how to fill out your Logs and the paperwork required to earn your Award!
The Submission Process
Completed all your activities? Congratulations! In this video, we’ll go step by step to ensure you have everything you need to feel confident about submitting your Award.
Life After the Award
Using your Achievement to Reach your Goals
DUKE OF ED & CADETS
Cadet Resources:
Find out how Cadets and Junior Rangers can use their activities to earn a Bronze, Silver or Gold level of the Duke of Ed.
Air Cadet Brochure | Army Cadet Brochure | Sea Cadet Brochure | Junior Rangers Brochure | Duke of Ed Youth Resources
Did you know?
- The Duke of Ed pin is the only external medal or pin you are allowed to wear on your Cadet uniform!
- Both Duke of Ed and Cadets qualify for external high school credits in BC. As a senior Cadet having completed all three levels of the Award, up to 18 additional credits can be added to a high school transcript!
- Wondering if you can continue your Award during the Summer? YES you can! There are many summer courses that qualify for Duke of Ed activities, including physical recreation, skill, Adventurous Journey, and the Gold Project. Refer to your element brochure (above), and the Duke of Ed Youth Resources for more information, or chat with your Award Leader.
- Please note: while the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) clearly states that Staff Cadets may not use their Summer experience for their Gold Project, you can still get your weekly activities on your own time. Doing some PE? There's your physical recreation! Volunteering in the canteen, or mentoring younger Cadets? There's your service! Even an hour a week of reading up on, or practicing your chosen Skill will allow you to keep up on those hours.
Visit these links for qualifying activities and course codes you could earn with the BC Ministry of Education: Duke of Ed credits | Pacific Region Cadet credits
Cadet Officer Resources:
Cadet Officers are the mentors critical to Cadet achievement. Just as Officers train Cadets in their courses (ie: Marksmanship), they also mentor Cadets towards Duke of Ed Award achievement.
Under the new national Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Cadets Canada and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada, all Cadet Officers are responsible for ensuring access and support for their Cadets in achieving their Duke of Ed Award.
As per the MOU, each squadron or corps must have a trained Duke of Ed Award Leader. This training is a free professional development opportunity for all Cadet Officers and its value is increasingly recognized in the professional and education sectors.
For information on what this entails, please visit our Duke of Ed Award Leader webpage