LA Needs 60,000 Volunteers for 2028 Olympics

Two years from now, the world's greatest athletes will compete in Los Angeles, and the city is rolling out the red carpet for everyday heroes who want to be part of history.

LA28 organizers launched their massive volunteer recruitment drive Tuesday at Griffith Park, seeking 60,000 people to help run the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. That's an army of kindness ready to welcome the world.

Carl Lewis, who won four gold medals when LA hosted the Olympics in 1984, signed on as the official ambassador for the volunteer program. His message is simple: the magic of the Olympics isn't just made by athletes.

"Los Angeles has always shown up for me, and now it's our turn to show up for the world," Lewis said. "The role of a lifetime is waiting."

Volunteers will commit to at least 10 shifts between March and September 2028, with jobs ranging from welcoming spectators to providing medical support, language translation, and tech assistance. Most positions will be in Los Angeles, but volunteers are also needed in seven other U.S. cities hosting Olympic events.

The Ripple Effect

This isn't just about running a sporting event. When 60,000 people step up to serve, they're creating a wave of community spirit that will touch millions of visitors from around the globe.

One volunteer from the 1984 Games, Paul Madwin, is signing up again. He'll be 90 years old when the 2028 Olympics begin, proving that service has no age limit.

LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover reminded potential volunteers that behind every world record and unforgettable moment will be ordinary people making extraordinary things possible. Applications close July 30th, giving Angelenos just two weeks to claim their spot in Olympic history.

The world is coming to Los Angeles in 2028, and the city is ready to show what community looks like.