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Readiness to Work
The Grand Départs are just the start of the journey
Our Readiness to Work programme helps young volunteers become job-ready, building the skills, experience, and confidence needed to move into employment.
With online workshops and mentoring combined with major event experience at the Grand Départs, this programme will help prepare young people for the world of work.
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Ready to take the next step?
Follow the link below to complete your JOY Maker application and be part of an unmissable event in summer 2027!
Frequently asked questions
To take part, you must be aged 18-25 and have applied to volunteer as a JOY Maker for the Grand Départ 2027.
Readiness to Work is an employability programme designed to help young volunteers build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to move into employment. This programme will support you to:
- Understand and develop transferrable skills gained through volunteering
- Build confidence and develop workplace and sector knowledge through tailored mentoring and employability skills development
- Prepare for job applications and future opportunities
A series of online workshops and activities designed to help you build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to move into employment. The training focuses on turning your volunteering experience into transferrable skills to use within future jobs and job applications.
Mentoring is a supportive relationship between you and an experienced professional to help you prepare for work and make informed decisions about your future. You will be supported to learn more about career sectors, understand workplace expectations, and reflect on your skills and development, and get guidance to help you plan your next steps.
This programme is designed to help you become job-ready by:
- Developing key employability skills
- Gaining practical experience through volunteering
- Building confidence and navigating the job market
- Strengthening your CV and interview performance
All the workshops and mentoring will be delivered online. The only in-person activity related to this programme will be your volunteering role at the Grand Départ 2027.
The programme will run from January 2027 to July 2027. Full details, including session times and scheduling, will be confirmed when you enrol.
To register your interest, you must apply to become a JOY Maker volunteer. Further information about Readiness to Work will be shared during the volunteer application process.
Yes. The programme includes support to:
- Build or improve your CV
- Prepare for interviews
- Present your skills and experience confidently to employers
Yes. The programme is open to all eligible volunteers aged 18-25, whether you are in work, education, or currently not working.
Readiness to Work is specifically designed for young people aged 18-25.
If you are aged 16-17 or over 25, you can still volunteer as a JOY Maker, but you will not be able to take part in this particular programme.
Yes. We welcome young people with additional needs or disabilities and will work with you to put the right support in place. We’ll discuss your needs before you start and make sure you have ongoing support throughout the programme.
The programme will be delivered in the run up months to your volunteering, with a series of online sessions across the programme period. Full expectations will be shared at enrolment.
No prior experience or qualifications are required, just a willingness to take part and develop your skills.
Yes, the Readiness to Work programme is free.
You will need:
- Access to a device (laptop, tablet, or smartphone)
- A stable internet connection
