LA28 Opens Volunteer Applications For 60,000 Roles To Welcome The World

BusinessSportsMoneyLA28 Opens Volunteer Applications For 60,000 Roles To Welcome The WorldByTim Genske,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have had a lifelong love of both history and the Olympics.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 09:03am EDTVAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 01: A mural reveals the new LA28 logo, with the "A" designed by Orlando Pride player Alex Morgan, at the Delano Recreation Center on September 01, 2020 in Van Nuys, California. The LA28 logo is for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad hosted by Los Angeles in 2028. The 2028 Summer Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 21, 2028 to August 6, 2028. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Getty Images(All quotes have been authorized by LA28 media representatives.)With exactly two years remaining until the Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Olympic Games, the countdown to Los Angeles officially enters a new phase on July 14 when LA28 opens applications for what organizers are calling one of the most important roles of the Games: volunteer. 60,000 of them.The LA28 Volunteer Program will begin accepting applications for Games-time positions on July 14, launching what is expected to become one of the largest volunteer mobilizations in Olympic and Paralympic history. Approximately 60,000 volunteers will ultimately serve as members of the LA28 Volunteer Crew. They will help deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Games across Southern California and several venues throughout the United States. For many, the opportunity represents far more than a volunteer assignment. It’s a chance to participate in a global event that will define Los Angeles for generations."As fans fill the seats and athletes take the global stage, behind every event, every venue and every moment is the LA28 Volunteer Crew," said LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover. "Volunteers are the backbone of the Games. They are a friendly face who helps welcome the world, create memorabl...