29/05/2026
Tour de France 2027 – Volunteering Opportunities
Applications opened today (Wed 27 May) to recruit 9,000 volunteers (“JOY Makers”) to support the Tour de France, which is coming through Midlothian, and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs in summer 2027. Open to anyone aged 16+ (as long as you are 16 by 1 April 2027 you are eligible), the programme requires no prior experience and offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a major international sporting event.
For 18–25-year-olds, there is a strong employability focus through the “Readiness to Work” scheme, which provides:
• Structured employability skills training
• Career-focused mentoring across multiple sectors
• Practical experience that can strengthen CVs and support job applications
Volunteers will:
• Develop transferable skills (teamwork, communication, problem-solving)
• Gain confidence working in a large-scale event environment
• Build networks and connections with other volunteers and organisations
• Access a well-rounded work experience offer combining training and real-world application
The programme is particularly targeted at young people and underrepresented groups, helping them access opportunities that can be difficult to obtain, such as work experience.
Overall, the initiative aims to create a lasting legacy of skilled, work-ready young people, supporting progression into employment, education or training, while contributing to a high-profile, community-based event.
Applications open until 1 September 2026:
www.letourgb.com/volunteer
