Games-time Volunteering

Q: What are the necessities to use to be a Games-time volunteer?

A: To be eligible to use for a Games-time volunteer position, it’s essential to meet the next necessities:

• Be 18 years or older on the time of your software
• Be proficient in English (studying and writing)
• Be obtainable for 10 non-consecutive shifts (of roughly eight hours every) through the 2028 Olympic or Paralympic Games volunteer durations
  
   

Q: Do I should be a U.S. citizen or California resident to volunteer on the LA28 Games?

A: No. Games-time volunteers should not required to reside in Los Angeles and even inside the United States. When purposes open on July 14, 2026, you can be requested to supply your present location as a part of the applying course of. This helps us perceive the place candidates are touring from, however it’s not a consider eligibility or choice. Receiving a volunteer position doesn’t assure a visa. If you might be chosen and must journey to the United States, it’s essential to independently qualify for entry below U.S. immigration necessities.

 

Q: What is the minimal time dedication for Games-time volunteers?

A: To volunteer on the LA28 Games it’s essential to decide to a minimal of 10 non-consecutive shifts of roughly eight hours every throughout both the Olympic or Paralympic Games volunteer durations. Games-time volunteering covers each the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games and your 10-shift dedication is for one Games or the opposite. If you have an interest in volunteering at each Games, you have to be obtainable for 10 shifts throughout every. Both Games provide related roles, and every have their very own thrilling vitality and vibe. If , we encourage you to share availability throughout each to be taught extra and share within the magic of every Movement.

 

Q: Are there volunteer alternatives earlier than the official Olympic and Paralympic Games volunteer durations?

A: If you have an interest and obtainable in extra alternatives outdoors of the Olympic and Paralympic volunteer durations and past your 10-shift minimal, we can have volunteer alternatives operating from November 2026 to March 2028 and there shall be a spot to point this curiosity within the software.

 

Q: Can I select the precise Games-time volunteer position I would like?

A: There shall be a spot within the software to point your high three most well-liked volunteer position classes. We will do our greatest to honor your preferences however can not assure you’re going to get your high selections.

 

Q: Do I would like prior volunteer expertise to be a Games-time volunteer?

A: Prior expertise shouldn’t be required to be a Game-time volunteer and for a lot of roles, no expertise is important. However, some roles do require expertise, and we are going to contemplate previous experiences within the choice course of.

 

Q: Will volunteers be paid or have their bills lined?

A: Volunteer roles are unpaid alternatives and bills equivalent to journey or lodging should not lined. If you have an interest in employment with LA28, you may verify our careers web page right here.

 

WHAT’S NEXT

Ready to get began? Sign up for LA28 Volunteer Program updates. Signing up means that you can get data on each neighborhood and Games-time volunteering alternatives and point out which you are all for.