Award SMART Goals

Explore our collection of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Smart Goals and find your next challenge

Within the next 3 months, I will coordinate a volunteer-led enrichment program at the shelter, providing mentally stimulating activities for the dogs such as puzzle toys, sensory experiences, and basic training sessions. This initiative will enhance the overall well-being of the shelter dogs, reducing stress and boredom, while offering teenagers valuable hands-on experience in animal care and behavior.

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As part of my silver level award in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, my goal is to complete the Pool Lifeguard course, which provides comprehensive lifesaving training for individuals who regularly interact with water in their professional roles. By undertaking this training, I aim to enhance my skills and knowledge in water safety and rescue techniques, contributing to a safer environment in aquatic settings.

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Assist the charity organization in raising 1.000.000$ by the end of March 20XX by utilizing my skills and resources effectively. This includes conducting research on successful fundraising strategies, reaching out to potential donors and sponsors, organizing and promoting fundraising events, and tracking progress towards the goal. I will work closely with the charity organization and other volunteers to ensure that all efforts are properly coordinated and effective in reaching the target amount within the specified time frame.

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Goal: To fundraise $2,000 through producing a newsletter for a charity under the Voluntary Service Category within 3 months. This newsletter will target teenagers 14-18 years old, and will include information about the charity, as well as stories about how the charity has helped teenagers. I will research and write at least 2 articles a week, utilizing social media and other media outlets to promote the newsletter. I will recruit 3 volunteer teens from my local community to help design and manage the newsletter. I will create an email list of potential subscribers and send the newsletter out once a month.

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My goal is to introduce public school and garden environmental care to teenagers 14-18 years old by organizing and leading a series of voluntary service activities within 3 months period. The activities will include planting trees and shrubs, organizing of recycling and composting project and addressing pollution issues. I will commit to spending at least 10 hours of my free time organizing activities and managing projects. I will also create a blog to document the progress and will post project updates on social media. I will use the blog to gather public opinion and recruit other volunteers to help with the project. At the end of 3 months, I will assess the progress of project and determine if it can be extended for another 3 months.

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Goal: To create and maintain a charity website for Voluntary Service Category within 3 months, targeting teenagers age 14-18. This will involve research into the target demographic to gain an understanding of the audience’s needs and motivations when using the website, creating content and developing a design which appeals to them, as well as setting up a content management system for managing and updating the website. Additionally, I will create and implement a marketing campaign to effectively promote the charity website and its use by the target demographic.

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Goal: Within 12 months, I will develop intermediate-level reading and writing proficiency by engaging in a voluntary service program that encourages teenagers aged 14-18 to attend reading and writing workshops twice a week for 1 hour each time, with an additional 2 hours of practice at home per week. This program will facilitate the achievement of goals such as reading comprehension and composition of longer written pieces. These goals will be trackable with weekly assessments and reported back to the program facilitators.

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My goal for Newspaper in Media under Voluntary Service Category for teenagers of 14-18 years old is to produce a professional-grade newspaper within 3 months. I will dedicate two hours of research/writing per week, and collaborate with members of my local newspaper team to develop content, edit, and design the newspaper. This goal will enable me to become familiar with all aspects of newspaper production and gain valuable skills in reporting, writing, editing, and design. Furthermore, I will also have the opportunity to learn public relations and marketing skills.

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Goal: Within 3 months, I will increase my Fire and Rescue Voluntary Service in Emergency Voluntary Services skills by attending at least 4 training sessions targeted at teenagers 14-18 years old and demonstrate proficiency in the areas of first aid, basic fire suppression, and search and rescue operations by passing the assessment tests. I will dedicate 2 hours per week to attend the training sessions and practice my skills through online resources to increase my knowledge and skills.

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My goal for Assistance in Care Centre under the Voluntary Service category is to build relationships with at least 10 local teenage clients between the ages of 14-18 within 3 months. I will visit the Care Centre for a minimum of 2 hours per week to build relationships through fun activities such as competing in board games and engaging in conversations with them. Through these activities, I hope to create a space that allows teenagers to feel safe and comfortable discussing their feelings and needs. Additionally, I will collaborate with the Care Centre staff to ensure that these activities are conducted in an ethical and respectful manner that fosters healthy relationships.

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Goal for visit Detention Centre / Prison for Voluntary Service to Other People in the 14-18 year old age range over the course of 12 months: To promote a positive attitude towards life in Detention Centres / Prisons amongst 14-18 year olds by leading and organizing 3 group visits to a Detention Centre / Prison to engage with detained individuals, within 12 months. I will actively seek out and engage partnering detention centres and prisons to execute group visits. I will recruit, organize and lead student visits, providing training for each student in advance of each visit. I will practice active listening and work with the staff at the detention centre to ensure the visits are age appropriate. I will also provide follow up support to the students to ensure they felt comfortable and encouraged throughout their visit.

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A Goal for Other in Charity under Voluntary Service Category specific to teenagers 14-18 years old to complete within a 3 month period might be: To distribute 250 care packages to homeless families in my town by the end of June. I will research local shelters and facilities that help homeless families to identify those in the most need. To purchase items for the packages, I will seek donations from local grocery stores, toiletry companies, and other stores in the community. I will organize two collection/assembly days per week with a volunteer group to assemble and distribute the care packages.

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My goal for Bush / Nature Regeneration in Environmental under Voluntary Service Category for teenagers 14-18 years old is to plant and maintain at least one native tree or shrub every month for a period of 12 months. I will source eco-friendly gardening tools, compost and planters as needed, while taking classes to learn more about climate-resilient native plants. I will also attend virtual or in-person workshops and volunteer sessions to learn more about natural maintenance strategies and to share my progress with my friends. I will use social media to further engage my peers in volunteering activities and the preservation of local ecology.

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Goal: To provide volunteer services to refugees in a crisis within a 3-month period whilst working towards a target of 15 hours of voluntary work every week, with a specific focus on supporting teenagers aged 14-18-year-olds. In order to reach my goal, I will commit to attending orientation sessions, participating in relevant training workshops, and networking with other volunteers to build my experience in this field.

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Goal for Assistance in Hospitals under Voluntary Services for teenagers 14-18 years old: To increase my hospital volunteering skills by completing at least one hospital aid project in the next 3 months. I will spend at least 2 hours per week volunteering at a hospital and will focus on complete a project approved by the hospital administrator. I will collaborate with other volunteers, healthcare professionals as well as patients and their families as needed. I will use my free time in after-school activities and weekends to reach this goal.

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Goal: To recruit 10 volunteers from the 14-18 year old age group to serve in Police Voluntary Service in Emergency Voluntary Services within the next 6 months. I will do this by organizing recruitment activities in the local area, utilizing social media and other networking platforms, and hosting a recruitment event at the local hospital. I will measure the success of this goal based on the number of volunteers recruited in the 6 months.

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Goal for Walking Dog of Elderly / Disabled Person in Animal Welfare under Voluntary Service Category: To increase my knowledge and understanding of animal welfare by volunteering to walk dogs of elderly or disabled persons within my local community for at least 4 hours per week for 12 months. I will focus on animal health, safety and proper handling, as well as learning from animal handlers and volunteers. I will also join at least one webinar or conference related to animal welfare within 6 months.

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My goal is to increase awareness of animal welfare through voluntary service by engaging with 20 teenagers, ages 14-18, in 3 months. I will plan a structured project featuring educational talks and animal or environmental-themed activities. I will collaborate with local organizations that contribute to animal welfare and utilize their resources to increase the project’s reach and impact. I will measure success by analyzing surveys given to participants after the project is completed. My goal is to ensure that all participants develop an understanding of the importance of animals in our world and have an opportunity to make a difference with their own hands.

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