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Job
vacancy |
Due to staff changes in the London team, we are looking for a replacement Operations Officer to join our team.
The Operations Officer’s role is to support Licensed Organisations across the London Region and to support projects and initiatives with the goal of extending access to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.
The post holder will report to the Regional Operations Manager and will be responsible for recruiting new Licensed Organisations and supporting contracted work on behalf of London local authorities and directly supporting the DofE programmes in schools, youth services and wider provision for young people.
To find out more information and to apply, please click here. The closing date for all applications is: Wednesday 18th December 2013 at 12 noon. First interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th January 2014 and second interviews will take place on the morning of Wednesday 8th January 2014 in London.
You can also keep an eye on other DofE jobs here.
We would like to thank our departing Operations Officer Jacquie Harcus for her work during her time with us.
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A message
from East Grinstead |
We have been contacted by a resident of Luxfords Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, RH19 4HL (grid ref. TQ 405361). This is midway between the campsites at Broadstone Warren and Blacklands Farm, which are both very popular with DofE expedition groups. The resident is very supportive of both the ethos and practice of DofE expeditions and is even relatively happy for participants to (loudly) walk past his house. However, they object to DofE Leaders who drive down Luxfords Lane, ignoring the signs indicating that vehicular access is private and then park inconsiderately, for instance, in passing places. To maintain good relations with the local residents, please abide by the road signs on Luxfords Lane.
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Training
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A full brochure of our upcoming training opportunities is available here. You can also check out our courses and find out how to book onto one here.
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Countryside
Leader Award |
The Countryside Leader Award (CLA) is for adults who wish to lead walks and camping expeditions in non-remote, lowland countryside. This corresponds with the recommended DofE Bronze and Silver expedition terrain. The award is designed for people who already have considerable experience working with young people.
The training is 3 days and a candidate only needs to attend one of the 3 day training sessions. After training, candidates need to undertake a consolidation period, complete 3 lightweight expeditions and then present for a 3 day assessment.
To attend a CLA training, candidates need to meet the following criteria:
- Be registered with CLA
- Be a qualified teacher or hold a
level 3 diploma in youth work or have at least 10 days and 5 nights
experience of leading or assisting with the leadership of walking and
camping groups
- Candidates must also have prior
personal experience of camping (5 nights) and walking in the countryside
and navigating on clear paths (5 days) and able to navigate at National
Navigation Award Scheme bronze level
- A current first aid certificate,
delivered by an HSE approved provider, min. 16 hours, specifically related
to outdoor leadership
- Be 18 years old or older
- Have own appropriate equipment
To book or for more information about the CLA, please contact London@DofE.org.
Training Dates:
- 31/1/14 – 2/2/14 (£175)
- 21/3/14 – 23/3/14 (£175)
- 25/4/14 – 27/4/14
- 16/5/14 – 18/5/14
For details of the Bronze NNAS click here.
For further info on the CLA click here.
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Introduction
to the DofE train the trainer – standardisation |
As part of our continued commitment to quality, we are facilitating a standardisation session for pre-existing approved Course Director and Tutors for the ITT DofE element of the Modular Training Framework.
This course provides existing trainers with the opportunity to explore training delivery methods, style and content and to facilitate high quality training provision. All existing Course Directors and Tutors will be required to attend this fully-subsidised standardisation day to continue offering courses within their Licensed Organisation.
Date – Tuesday 28th January
Venue – London Region Office
Further details will follow in due course. If you would like further information please email Jo.Amand@DofE.org
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Residential
opportunities |
Our friends in the DofE Scotland office are looking for Gold Award holders who want to continue to support DofE expeditions to attend a residential that will provide them with training opportunities.
The DofE in Scotland, in partnership with Glenmore Lodge, will be hosting a uniquie Expedition Leader course to celebrate the Commonwealth Games. Six young leaders from each of the home nations will be participating in the course from the 6th to 11th April 2014. If you or a Gold Award holder you know would be interested, click here to find out more.
In addition, Trewern Outdoor Centre in Herefordshire have residential opportunities coming up for Gold participants in April and July. Activities on the residentials include chances to go canoeing on the River Wye, rock climbing, caving, mountain walking, gorge walking and archery. For more information and to book a place, see the links below.
April Residential
July Residential
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Ask not
what you can do for your mail out, but what your mail out can do for you |
Do you struggle to identify Assessors for expeditions? Can a participant not make a scheduled date of an expedition and needs to join another group? Do you want advice from the London network? Are you recruiting new members of staff or seeking volunteers? If so, then let the Mail Out Assembly Team know and we will inform the network. Email Jack.Kirby@DofE.org with your contribution.
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DofE
Manager contact details |
Please will all DofE Manager ensure that their contact details including postal addresses are up to date on eDofE as from 1st February we will be implementing a new contact management system..
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And
finally... |
We'd like to extend season's greetings to all of our readers and wish you an enjoyable festive period.
The mail out will return in 2014
