Volunteers wanted for Tour de France

  Published on 24 July 2026

Residents are being encouraged to sign up as volunteers for one of the biggest sporting events ever to come to Mid Wales, as applications open for the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ.

The organisers are seeking 9,000 volunteers, known as JOY Makers, to help support the six stages of the men's and women's Tour de France races that will take place across the United Kingdom in July 2027.

Welshpool will have a starring role in the event, with Stage Three of the 2027 Tour de France setting off from the town on Sunday, 4 July 2027, before travelling south through Mid Wales and finishing in Cardiff.

JOY Makers will play a vital role in welcoming visitors, supporting event operations, assisting spectators and helping to create a memorable experience for communities along the route. No previous volunteering experience is required, and full training will be provided.

Applications are open to anyone aged 16 and over, with opportunities available for both experienced volunteers and those taking part in volunteering for the first time.

The programme has also been designed to create a lasting legacy beyond the event itself. Volunteers aged 18 to 25 will be eligible to take part in a new Readiness to Work scheme, providing employability skills training, mentoring opportunities and practical experience that can support future career development.

The volunteer programme forms part of the wider JOY social impact initiative, which aims to leave behind a skilled and enthusiastic network of volunteers in communities across Wales, England and Scotland.

The Welshpool stage will begin in the town centre before passing the iconic Powis Castle and travelling through Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells, Brecon and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park on its journey to Cardiff.

Applications to become a JOY Maker are now open and will close on 1 September 2026.

For more information about volunteering or to apply, visit www.letourgb.com/volunteer