Duke of Edinburgh opportunities

Wildlife recording (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/species-identification-guide)

Actions for nature (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/dofe-actions-nature-0)

Nature journaling (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/nature-journaling)

Practical volunteering (https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/get-involved/volunteer/outdoor-practical-volunteering)

Taking action for nature

Nature needs us more than ever! By Completing the skills and volunteering options for your DofE award using the opportunities listed below, you will be helping to make a a big difference for local wildlife.

Studies have shown that people who regularly connect with nature are happier, healthier and have improved wellbeing, so it is a win-win for us too!

1. Before you begin

Before you begin, please tell us what section of the award you need to complete using the form at the bottom of this page, which also includes a section to be filled out by your parent or guardian.

This information is required to be able to complete your Duke of Edinburgh sign off at the end of your completed time.

2. Choosing an opportunity

For those wanting to gain skills, choose one or more of the ‘Actions for Nature’, ‘Nature Journaling’ and ‘Wildlife recording’ opportunities in the section below.

For those wanting to complete their volunteering hours, choose one or more of the ‘Actions for Nature’, ‘Wildlife Recording’ and ‘Practical volunteering' opportunities.

Once you have picked one or more opportunities, you will need to complete the required number of hours from your Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Remember you can complete more than one category until the necessary hours are completed, and you can manage your own time to fit in with your schedule.

3. Logging evidence

DofE Loggin Evidence (https://youtu.be/aH0MTIHicr8)

To submit evidence for your DofE award, please follow the link in the button(s) below to submit your evidence with a photo of the action you have taken.

Please remember to have your DofE number to hand, as this will need to be logged against your number.

Subit wildlife recording evidence

Submit nature journaling or actions for nature evidence

Jon Hawkins, Surrey Hills Photography

Actions for nature

Suitable actions for the skills and volunteering sections of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Select an action for detailed information, guides and resources to help you complete your chosen task.

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Nature journaling

Learning to notice and appreciate the natural world around you through journaling is a great skill that not only connects you to nature but ultimately leads to stewardship and action to protect the natural world. Nature journaling can not only help us in our mission to connect people to nature but the process is also proven to be great for your own wellbeing.

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Wildlife recording

Simple species ID tips to help you complete the skills and volunteering sections.

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Practical volunteering

Discover volunteering opportunities with Surrey Wildlife Trust and register your interest.

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#form

Registration & consent form

Participant's details

Full name of participant

DofE ID number

Section you need to complete

Parent/guardian disclaimer

Please complete this form prior to your child commencing the volunteering / skills for nature aspects of their award.

Surrey Wildlife Trust cannot take any responsibility for your child whilst undertaking the volunteering and skills for nature carried out under this part of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme. We ask that all participants under 18 years of age are accompanied by an adult when visiting green spaces and nature reserves, that the countryside code is followed and that where appropriate landowner permission is sought.

This scheme guides your child to volunteer for nature or develop new skills relating to any or all of the following:

Species recording,
Journalling in nature or
Taking action for nature in their own gardens / school grounds

Parent/guardian's full name

Parent/guardian's email address

We will send you a copy of this disclaimer for your records.

I accept full responsibility for my child undertaking any volunteering or skills for nature and understand that Surrey Wildlife Trust cannot take responsibility for my child’s actions or safety whilst gaining this award.

Date

Your privacy

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Duke of Edinburgh opportunities