Volunteer for the 2028 Nashville Olympics: How to Get Involved and What to Expect

Every Olympic Games relies on an army of volunteers — tens of thousands of people who staff venues, guide visitors, support athletes, and help the event run with the kind of precision that makes it look effortless. For Nashville’s 2028 Olympic soccer program, volunteer opportunities will be available across a range of roles, from stadium operations to transportation to media services. If you want to be part of the Games from the inside, this is how to do it.

Volunteer programs for the 2028 Games will be managed through the LA28 organizing committee, with Nashville-specific coordination handled through Metro Nashville’s Olympic liaison office. Applications are expected to open in 2027, though interest registration — which puts you on the notification list — can be done through the LA28 website now. Given the anticipated volume of applicants, early registration significantly improves your chances of being matched to preferred roles.

Available Roles

Venue operations volunteers assist with crowd management, wayfinding, and spectator services inside and around GEODIS Park. Transportation volunteers staff shuttle stops, park-and-ride facilities, and bike-share stations. Hospitality volunteers support the athlete village and official delegation accommodations. Protocol volunteers assist with the ceremonies and VIP coordination that are part of every Olympic venue’s daily operations. Language services volunteers — those with fluency in languages beyond English — are particularly valued given the international composition of the Olympic audience.

What the Experience Is Like

Olympic volunteers universally describe the experience as transformative. The combination of being inside one of the world’s great sporting events, meeting people from dozens of countries, and contributing to something larger than any individual effort creates a sense of purpose that’s difficult to replicate. Shifts typically run 8-10 hours, uniforms are provided, and meals during shifts are covered. Most volunteers work 5-8 shifts total across the Olympic period.

Nashville’s volunteer program will prioritize local residents, and the community connection — the sense that this is our city’s moment — adds a dimension to the Nashville experience that volunteers from other cities won’t have. If you’re a Nashvillian who wants to be part of history, start the process now.