DofE activity packages
Below you’ll find our suggested activity packages, tailored to the time you’re committing to help you structure your volunteering.
Which package is right for me?
Each package shows you how many activities to pick in each section to make up the required hours, helping you plan your volunteering journey step-by-step.
The packages have been designed to help you build a broad range of skills and learning experiences. However, you are very welcome to explore and engage with the activities in a way that suits you best.
13 hour volunteer package
- For Bronze DofE participants
- 3 months volunteering
- Build core animal welfare skills
Or
26 hour volunteer package
- For Silver DofE participants
- 6 months volunteering
- Build deeper animal welfare skills and experience
13 hour volunteer package
Build your core animal welfare skills with our 13 hour volunteering package, designed for DofE Bronze participants.
Section 1: Discover
We recommend choosing two activities from below:
- Explore animal welfare frameworks (2 hours)
- Investigate an RSPCA campaign (2 hours)
- Write from an animal's perspective (2 hours)
Section 2: Discuss
We recommend choosing one activity from below:
- Ethics of extreme breeding (4 hours)
- Ethics of farming and animal value (4 hours)
- Ethics of wildlife extinction (4 hours)
Section 3: Make something
We recommend choosing one activity from below:
- Assess film and media (3 hours)
- Capturing animal behaviours (3 hours)
- Farm animal observation (3 hours)
- Make bird treats (2 hours)
Section 4: Do something
We recommend choosing one or two activities from below:
- Feed wildlife: Community action (3 hours)
- Safeguard wildlife: Rescue advice (3 hours)
- Write to your local counciller (3 hours)
Leaving soon
As we introduce new activities, some existing activities will be retiring. If you've already started any of the activities below, you'll still have time to complete them before they are removed from the package page on 31st July 2026.
Our activity packages are only suggestions, so don't worry if the activities you've already saved or started don't match the updated package structure. You can continue with your chosen activities and complete your package in the way that works best for you.
- Bake cat treats (2 hours)
- Bake dog treats (2 hours)
- Make a bird nest material holder (2 hours)
- Make a home for hedgehogs (3 hours)
26 hour volunteer package
Build deeper animal welfare skills with our 26 hour volunteering package, designed for DofE Silver participants.
Section 1: Discover
We recommend choosing two activities from below:
- Explore animal welfare frameworks (2 hours)
- Investigate an RSPCA campaign (2 hours)
- Write from an animal's perspective (2 hours)
Section 2: Discuss
We recommend choosing two activities from below:
- Ethics of extreme breeding (4 hours)
- Ethics of farming and animal value (4 hours)
- Ethics of wildlife extinction (4 hours)
Section 3: Observe
We recommend choosing two activities from below:
- Assess film and media (3 hours)
- Capturing animal behaviours (3 hours)
- Farm animal observation (3 hours)
- Make bird treats (2 hours)
Section 4: Act
We recommend choosing one or two activities from below:
- Feed wildlife: Community action (3 hours)
- Safeguard wildlife: Hazard spotting (6 hours)
- Safeguard wildlife: Rescue advice (3 hours)
- Write to your local counciller (3 hours)
Leaving soon
As we introduce new activities, some existing activities will be retiring. If you've already started any of the activities below, you'll still have time to complete them before they are removed from the package page on 31st July 2026.
Our activity packages are only suggestions, so don't worry if the activities you've already saved or started don't match the updated package structure. You can continue with your chosen activities and complete your package in the way that works best for you.
- Bake cat treats (2 hours)
- Bake dog treats (2 hours)
- Dig a pond for wildlife (4 hours)
- Make a bird nest material holder (2 hours)
- Make a home for hedgehogs (3 hours)