People powered and values led Working for the DofE has opened so many new opportunities for me. I've been able to work with young people from across the whole of the UK as part of the Youth Ambassador Programme, helping to inform our decisions so we remain relevant and in touch with young people today. When working with our Ambassadors, I always come away feeling energised and inspired by their DofE stories - it's a great reminder of the difference DofE can make to a young person's life. I feel very lucky to have such a supportive team around me - they always encourage me to try new things and push me out of my comfort zone. I've become a more confi dent person since working for the DofE. Lucy - Story Producer I joined DofE in early March 2022. The opportunity to be part of an exciting strategy that puts the voices of young people front and centre was one I couldn't let pass me by and I haven't looked back since. What was particularly exciting about the role was that it was a brand new role that didn't exist before. It has been incredible to be leading our charge to build on our political relationships as well as help develop our top line organisational policies. I believe that this has allowed us to improve our infl uence with decision makers, help shape the debate in parliament and put the issues that matter most to young people top of the in-tray. Derin - External Affairs Manager I joined the DofE in August 2018 as an Operations Offi cer following fi ve years as a Geography teacher. Whilst teaching, I led bronze DofE expeditions and several lunchtimes and after school activities. The strong and positive relationships I developed with the DofE participants, was one of the main reasons I decided to join DofE. I've now been at DofE for four years and, in that time, I've moved through four different roles - including developing the programme to reach more young people as Programme Innovation Manager, and now implementing organisationwide strategy and change as Senior Programme and Planning Manager. Through the creation of these two roles, DofE has provided multiple opportunities for me to carve out my place in the charity. Vicky - Senior Programme & Planning Manager UK Services