Frequently Asked Question

Bronze

You must complete:

• 2 sections for 3 months
• 1 section for 6 months

You choose which of your Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections you would like to complete for 6 months.

Silver – if you have completed Bronze

You must complete:

• Volunteering: 6 months
• Physical: 3 or 6 months
• Skills: 3 or 6 months

One of your Physical or Skills sections must be completed for 6 months, and the other for 3 months.

Silver – if you have not completed Bronze

You must complete:

• Volunteering: 6 months
• Physical: 3 or 6 months
• Skills: 3 or 6 months

Plus an additional 6 months in either:

• Volunteering, making it 12 months, or
• The Physical or Skills section that you have chosen to complete for 6 months, making it 12 months.

This means your total section timescales will be 12 months, 6 months and 3 months.

Gold – if you have completed Silver

You must complete:

• Volunteering: 12 months
• Physical: 6 or 12 months
• Skills: 6 or 12 months

One of your Physical or Skills sections must be completed for 12 months, and the other for 6 months.

Gold – if you have not completed Silver

You must complete:

• Volunteering: 12 months
• Physical: 6 or 12 months
• Skills: 6 or 12 months

Plus an additional 6 months in either:

• Volunteering, making it 18 months, or
• The Physical or Skills section that you have chosen to complete for 12 months, making it 18 months.

This means your total section timescales will be 18 months, 12 months and 6 months.

How much time do I need to spend on my activity each week?

For each activity, you should aim to complete at least 1 hour per week.

Remember that your programme should be regular and consistent throughout the time you have chosen for your section.

If you have any questions about the timescales for each level, please contact the JLGB DofE office. We will be happy to discuss it with you and see whether it can count towards your Award.

Phone: 020 8989 8990
Email: dofe@jlgb.org