Story perspectives

LA28 Opens Volunteer Sign-Ups for 60,000 Roles

7/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

LA28 opens volunteer applications on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The program seeks up to 60,000 volunteers for communications, driving, ceremonies, medical, sport and technology roles.
Applicants must be 18+, fluent in English and pledge at least ten eight-hour shifts during the Games.
Selection includes an online application, teamwork assessment, background check, training and uniform issuance, with Carl Lewis as ambassador and Delta Air Lines as presenting partner.

History

Historical Context

The 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, held in July 1996, relied on a massive volunteer corps that set a modern precedent. The Games mobilized roughly 70,000 volunteers, coordinated by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and supported by corporate sponsors like Coca-Cola. LA28’s volunteer drive mirrors that model, seeking up to 60,000 helpers, with Carl Lewis as ambassador and Delta Air Lines as presenting partner, echoing Atlanta’s community-focused strategy. The legacy demonstrates how large-scale volunteer programs can reduce operational costs and boost civic pride, prompting future host cities to replicate the approach.

1 of 2

Story summary

LA28 opens volunteer applications on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The program seeks up to 60,000 volunteers for communications, driving, ceremonies, medical, sport and technology roles.
Applicants must be 18+, fluent in English and pledge at least ten eight-hour shifts during the Games.
Selection includes an online application, teamwork assessment, background check, training and uniform issuance, with Carl Lewis as ambassador and Delta Air Lines as presenting partner.

1 / 2