A group retirement card full of thank yous & memories
Joycards turns a retirement card into a collection of video messages. Coworkers past and present, friends and family each record a few words, and the retiree gets one card that celebrates the whole career.
Make a retirement video card in 3 easy steps
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Step 1: Record your video
Start the card with your own congratulations. Use the built in recording tool or upload a video you already have on your device.
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Step 2: Invite the team
Share the invite with current coworkers, former colleagues, clients and family so everyone can add their retirement wishes.
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Step 3: Share the joy!
When the videos are in, send the card to the retiree. It makes a lovely moment at a retirement party or on their last day.
A story-like experience
Watching a Joycard feels like tapping through Stories on Instagram or Facebook. It is familiar, there is no video editing, and it’s all about the message!
Retirement Card Creators
Organizing a send off is busy enough. With Joycards there are no backgrounds to pick, no videos to edit and no music to choose. Create the card, invite people and let the messages roll in.
Retirement Card Recipients
The retiree presses play, sits back and watches each message one after the other. Every video is kept separately, so they can go back to their favorites again and again.
Features you’ll love
A long career touches a lot of people, and many of them can’t make it to the farewell lunch. A video retirement card lets everyone say thank you in their own voice, wherever they are, and gives the retiree something to keep long after the cake is gone.
Ideas for a memorable retirement video card
A few small touches can turn a retirement card into a keepsake. Here are some ideas to try.
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Reach beyond the current team
Think about the people who worked with them years ago, a first manager, longtime clients or a mentee. Their messages often mean the most.
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Ask for one specific memory
Instead of “good luck,” ask each person to share one moment they remember. Stories make the card feel like a look back over a whole career.
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Include family
Invite a partner, kids or grandkids to add a message welcoming them to retirement. It is a sweet way to end the card.
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Give people a deadline
Send the invite two to three weeks before the last day and set a clear cutoff a few days early, so you have time to nudge anyone who hasn’t recorded yet.
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Play it at the send off
Share the card at the retirement party or final team meeting, then let them watch the rest at home at their own pace.
Tears of joy!
I received videos from friends and family from all over the world. It’s probably the most heart warming gift I’ve ever received. I was in tears after watching the videos.
Get started free
Start making your video card today. It’s quick & free to get started and is probably the easiest group video maker to use.
FAQs
How does it work?
Sign up for free and record your own video. Then invite coworkers, friends and family to add theirs. When everyone has recorded a message, send the retirement card to the retiree.
Can former coworkers and clients add a message to the retirement card?
Yes. Anyone with the invite can record or upload a video, so it is easy to include people who have moved on to other jobs, other offices or other states.
How many people can contribute to a group retirement card?
On the Joyful plan you can have up to 50 people contribute a video to your Joycard. Plus, the creator of the card can upload 3 of their own videos on the Joyful plan.
What should we say in a retirement video?
Share a favorite memory, thank them for something specific and wish them well for what comes next. Need ideas? See our retirement messages.
Is Joycards free?
Joycards offers a generous free tier. The free Starter card includes 4 videos of up to 40 seconds each. For larger cards and extra features there is a small one-off payment per card, not a subscription. Visit our pricing page for all the options.
How long are the videos?
Most retirement messages run around 20 to 90 seconds. On the Joyful plan each person can record for up to 180 seconds (3 minutes), which leaves room for a good story about their career.
Can I download my videos?
Yes. Your videos will be available in your account, and in the recipient's account, for the duration of your plan. The retiree can also download every video at any time, so their card stays with them after they leave the office.