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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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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Additionally, I will commit to a healthy and balanced diet for this period. My goal for Wildlife Rescue in Animal Welfare under Voluntary Service Category, for teenagers 14-18 years old, is to successfully complete 5 wildlife rescue and rehabilitation missions, with a minimum of 6 hours per mission, within 3 months. During this period, I will learn and demonstrate best practices in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, while adhering to safety protocols, undergoing training and shadowing experienced professionals. Additionally, I will commit to fundraising projects and volunteer activities to support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation operations.

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Goal: To facilitate education and volunteer opportunities for at least 15 teenagers aged 14-18 years old at Hospice Trade Aid in Charity under Voluntary Service Category within 6 months. I will achieve this goal by promoting this program to local schools, churches and community groups and increasing awareness about Hospice Trade Aid so that more teenagers volunteer in the program. Additionally, I will work closely with teenagers already engaged in the program and encourage them to participate in fundraising events and volunteer activities to benefit the charity. I will monitor the progress of this program and review it after 6 months to evaluate the impact of the volunteer opportunities.

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Goal for Other in Animal Welfare under Voluntary Service Category for teenagers 14-18 years old: To increase my animal welfare knowledge within 3 months by volunteering with an animal shelter at least twice a week for a minimum of 2 hours per week. I will document my volunteering hours and use the knowledge learned to educate the community about the importance of animal welfare. I will also attend workshops and seminars related to animal welfare to broaden my knowledge and understanding of the issue.

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