What will I do?

DofE Award adviser-volunteer-role-description

• Provide ongoing support to the Country/Region, County or Division by giving advice and answering
  specific queries, often by email.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of and enthusiasm for your specialism.
• Become an expert in your specialism, use your knowledge to solve problems and promote the
  advantages of your area of the guiding programme.
• Support Leaders to provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their
  full potential through all areas of the programme.
• Attend level-specific meetings and events as appropriate.
• Administer any applicable training or qualifications in your area of responsibility.
• Keep up to date with new resources and programme initiatives, and use and cascade information as
  appropriate, communicating with all relevant stakeholders.
• Complete relevant training for the role and ensure the wider team’s skills are up to date.
• Manage a local budget, liaising with the level Treasurer and Commissioner as necessary.

What skills will I need?

While these skills and abilities are not essential when starting, they should be developed as part of
the role.

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Desire to motivate and inspire girls and young women from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to motivate and inspire adult volunteers.

How long does this role last?

Who will support me?

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