Challenge Yourself. Build Skills. Make an Impact.
YouMeWe is a licensed delivery partner of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, supporting young people ages 14–24 as they build confidence, practical skills, resilience, and independence.
The Award gives young people the opportunity to set their own goals and work toward internationally recognised Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
What Do Participants Do?
Each participant completes activities in four areas:
Voluntary Service
Give back through community service and volunteering.
Physical Recreation
Choose a physical activity and work toward a personal goal.
Skills
Develop a new skill or improve an existing one.
Adventurous Journey
Plan, prepare for and complete a team-based outdoor journey.
Gold participants also complete a Residential Project.
Bronze
Bronze
Age 14+
Bronze is the starting level of the Award and is a strong first step for young people beginning their journey. Participants build confidence, commitment, and independence through Volunteering, Physical Recreation, Skills, and an Adventurous Journey. Bronze helps young people develop positive habits, try new activities, and work steadily toward meaningful goals. Minimum overall duration: 6 months.
Official Award framework: https://www.dukeofed.org/our-framework
International Award framework: https://www.intaward.org/do/award-framework/
Bronze
Silver
Age 15+
Silver builds on the foundation of Bronze and asks participants to show greater consistency and responsibility. Through longer-term engagement in Volunteering, Physical Recreation, Skills, and an Adventurous Journey, participants strengthen resilience, teamwork, and self-discipline. Silver is designed for young people ready to deepen their commitment and take on a greater challenge. Minimum overall duration: 12 months.
Official Award framework: https://www.dukeofed.org/our-framework
International Award framework: https://www.intaward.org/do/award-framework/
Bronze
Gold
Age 16+
Gold is the highest level of the Award and recognizes sustained effort, maturity, and leadership. In addition to Volunteering, Physical Recreation, Skills, and an Adventurous Journey, Gold participants also complete a Residential Project, which helps broaden their perspective and build confidence in a new environment. Gold supports long-term growth and international recognition for achievement. Minimum overall duration: 18 months.
Official Award framework: https://www.dukeofed.org/our-framework
International Award framework: https://www.intaward.org/do/award-framework/
The Award connects naturally with the programs young people can already access through YouMeWe.
Depending on the participant and Award requirements, activities may connect with:
Career mentoring
Financial literacy and Money Connection
Digital and technology skills
Designing Artists Academy
LEAD leadership and entrepreneurship
Community volunteering
Outdoor and physical activities
YouMeWe helps participants choose activities, set goals, track progress, collect evidence, and move toward completing their Award.
The Award Through YouMeWe
YouMeWe is looking for volunteers and community partners who can help young people build skills, explore new experiences, and complete meaningful activities as part of their Award journey.
Ways to Get Involved
Mentor
Support young people with goal setting, education, careers, and personal development.
Teach or Train
Share skills in areas such as digital technology, financial literacy, art, music, communication, or career readiness. Virtual opportunities are available.
Support Physical & Outdoor Activities
Help create opportunities for fitness, sports, hiking, outdoor learning, and preparation for Adventurous Journey.
Provide Volunteer Opportunities
Organizations can host young people for community service, environmental projects, events, and other meaningful activities.
Share What You Know. Help Someone Grow. Whether you can support one workshop, mentor a young person, provide an activity, or create an ongoing opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Help Young People Complete Their Award
