LA28 Olympics' 60,000 Volunteer Program: Delta Air Lines and Carl Lewis's Investment

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organizers have opened applications for 60,000 volunteers. LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover emphasized that volunteers will shape the Olympic experience more than any venue. Over 300,000 potential candidates have already shown interest. Delta Air Lines views this program as one of the Olympics' most enduring legacies. 'Nobody better connects the world' said Dana Debel of Delta, highlighting the program's role in uniting international guests. Former athlete Carl Lewis stressed that volunteers are what athletes remember most. 'Volunteers are the people athletes actually remember' he said. 90-year-old Paul Madwin, a 1984 volunteer, recalled how the experience changed his life. Lewis noted that every volunteer will have unique stories to share for years to come. 'There are going to be tens of thousands of volunteers that are going to have tens of thousands of stories to tell their families, their children and people for years and years to come' he said. Lewis also pointed out that Olympic sports thrive on volunteer service rather than TV ratings. 'What's going to save Olympic sports is the volunteers that believe it's more than what coaches get paid, what athletes get paid or what the television ratings are' he said. The program underscores the Olympics' international unity and the role of volunteers. Delta's sponsorship reinforces the Games' message of global connectivity. The number and quality of volunteers will define the Olympic experience. This initiative will shape the first impressions of millions visiting the Games in 2028.

This volunteer program will serve as a model for the Olympic movement's international unity and service culture. Delta's sponsorship ensures the program's lasting legacy. Carl Lewis' remarks highlight how volunteers will leave a lasting impact on athletes' memories.