Volunteering for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Looking for a rewarding Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteering opportunity? Help close the attainment gap by tutoring pupils in English or maths.
Why choose Action Tutoring for your Gold Award?
Volunteering for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) requires consistency, impact, and personal growth. At Action Tutoring, we offer a structured, high-impact role that fits perfectly into the Gold Volunteering section requirements.
By giving just one hour a week, you aren’t just “ticking a box” – you are providing life-changing academic support to pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds who need it most.
The Role: Remote or in-person
- What you’ll do: Tutor 1-3 pupils in primary or secondary English or maths.
- The commitment: One hour per week for a minimum of three months (ideal for the Gold Award duration).
- Location: Choose online volunteering or in-person tutoring at one of our school hubs.
- The impact: Build your leadership, communication, and mentoring skills while helping a young person reach their full potential.
Are you eligible?
To volunteer with us for your Gold Duke of Edinburgh, you must meet the following criteria:
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old and have your A-Level results.
- Qualifications: A strong understanding of English or maths (A-Level or equivalent in the subject or a related field).
- Passion: A desire to support social mobility and educational equity.
We support your DofE journey
We know that balancing your Award with studies is a challenge. We make it easy for you:
- No lesson planning: We provide curriculum-aligned, pre-prepared workbooks so you can just focus on the tutoring.
- Full training: Comprehensive onboarding that counts toward your personal development.
- Assessor reports: As an Approved Activity Provider, we can help track your hours and provide a reference.
I would say [volunteering] has contributed a lot to where I am now. Being able to include Action Tutoring in my personal statement this year, and just as an experience, in general has been a massive help. Working with Action Tutoring has really allowed me to come out of my shell in a way that has been really fun.
How your tutoring closes the “Attainment Gap”
In the UK, pupils from low-income families are statistically less likely to achieve top grades at GCSE. This isn’t due to a lack of potential, but a lack of access to private tuition.
As a Gold DofE volunteer, you bridge this gap. You provide the targeted support that helps a pupil eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) catch up with their peers. This lived experience is a powerful addition to your UCAS personal statement or CV.
Ready to make an impact?
Join a national movement of students dedicated to social change.
For more information on the requirements of the award, visit the official Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website.
