The Bridge Award levels
There are 2 Bridge Award levels to choose from:
- Level 1: recommended age 12
- Level 2: recommended age 13.
Start at the award level that matches your age.
The minimum time required for each award is shown below. The award sections are the same as The Duke of Ed Award so once you have finished Level 2 of The Bridge Award, it’s easy to move up to the Bronze level of The Duke of Ed Award.
When you have finished the 4 sections at your chosen level you receive a certificate and award badge.
Award level time commitments
Volunteering
Level 1:
- visit 3 local services for at least 5 hours in total; or
- do a practical community service activity for at least 5 hours in total.
Level 2:
- study or develop interest in 1 social service for at least 10 hours in total; or
- do a practical community service activity for at least 10 hours in total.
Skills
Level 1—explore an interest or hobby for at least 2 months.
Level 2—participate in a structured interest or hobby for at least 4 months.
Fitness
Level 1—learn and practice a physical activity for at least 6 hours over a minimum of 2 weeks.
Level 2—participate in organised physical activity for at least 12 hours over a minimum of 4 weeks.
Adventurous journey
Level 1—4 hours travel over 1 day in your local area.
Level 2—at least 4 hours travel each day for 2 days in an unfamiliar area.
