Utahns eager for volunteering opportunities at the 2034 Olympics

The volunteer program for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles kicked off last week even though the next U.S. Olympics are still nearly 1,000 days away.

That’s because there’s work now for what’s being called the LA28 Volunteer Crew, helping “causes across the city, from wildfire recovery and hunger relief to supporting youth sports and communities in need.”

Already, some area residents have participated in pilot events with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Shine LA , Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ initiative to beautify the sprawling California city.

Now, anyone 18 and older can sign up online to register interest in volunteering in the LA area, at the 2028 Summer Games — or both, although a more formal application process for Games-time volunteers is expected to be laun