OPPORTUNITIES SPOTLIGHT
The DofE now has Approved Activity Providers for all sections of DofE programmes. A map of providers can be found at
DofE.org/aap. Here are some of our newer providers – there are many more at
DofE.org/finder.
APPROVED ACTIVITY PROVIDER
Sharp Shots Photography (Skills)
Sharp Shots is a photography company based in Surrey and run by renowned photographer Lilian Spibey. The Bronze photography course will run for a 12 week period, meeting three times throughout the programme. The DofE photography course will include a tuition manual and 12 weeks of photographic assignments. The assignments will lead to students understanding the fundamentals of photography and producing a great portfolio of work. The course will also accommodate each student’s skill goals for their photography project.
sharpshotsphotoclub.co.uk
Over The Wall (Residential)
Over The Wall is a national UK children’s charity. They provide free therapeutic recreation camps to help children with life-limiting illnesses. Each year they need over 700 volunteers to create an unforgettable experience at camps for children with serious illnesses and their families. Their volunteers are vital in helping the campers create lasting memories, try new activities and rebuild their confidence. OTW camps are looking for volunteers to support the holiday goers on the camps. The residentials are free and fulfil the criteria for Gold residentials.
otw.org.uk
Share Discovery Village (Residential)
Share Discovery Village is based in Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is the only DofE AAP providing residentials in Northern Ireland. It offers a variety of residentials throughout the year to cater for everyone: Work Camp, Carer Companion, Language Camp and Halloween Camp from only £110. The camps are a great way for participants to enjoy Fermanagh, meet new people and learn something new. If you are interested in booking a residential please contact
info@sharevillage.org or call 028 67722122.
sharevillage.org
DofE Magazine Issue 27: SUMMER 2017
RSPB (Volunteering)
The RSPB is a UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and all wildlife. They are now the largest nature conservation charity in the country, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new partnerships with other organisations and inspiring others to stand up and give nature the home it deserves. The RSPB is running a project in Cardiff called Giving Nature a Home. Volunteers help to deliver activities at events and sessions in schools with the purpose of re-connecting children and families with nature in Cardiff.
rspb.org.uk
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