Applications have now closed for people interested in becoming a JOY Maker volunteer for the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départ in 2027.

Further information about the selection process and next steps will be shared with applicants in due course.

Find out more about JOY Makers, on the Tour de France Grand Départ website.

Readiness to Work programme

The deadline to apply for the Readiness to Work programme has been extended to Thursday 1 October 2026.

The Readiness to Work programme is delivered by British Cycling on behalf of Grand Départ GB.

It gives people aged 18 to 25 years the opportunity to volunteer at the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027 while developing skills to help them move into employment.

As part of the programme, 300 young volunteers who apply to become JOY Makers will receive:

• CV and interview skills training
• resilience training
• financial awareness sessions
• personal development support
• 3 months of mentoring from professionals working in sectors such as event management, sport, and marketing

The programme combines training and mentoring with hands-on experience at a major international sporting event.

Participants will have the opportunity to build confidence, develop workplace skills and gain experience that can support future employment opportunities.

Find out more about the Readiness to Work programme, on the Tour de France Grand Départ website.