Mormons volunteer in Vancouver for good impression

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and beautiful ocean vistas, a number of Mormons are playing their part in helping host the world during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Among the some 25,000 volunteers expected to be involved in these Olympics are Latter-day Saints, including a stake president, two counselors in stake presidencies and an LDS mother. They are motivated by the desire to serve and to give something back to their communities.

Vancouver British Columbia Stake President Thomas Walker — a dentist — is volunteering as a host with Event Services on Cypress Mountain, the location for snowboarding and freestyle skiing events. Among his responsibilities are taking tickets, directing crowds, answering questions and ensuring that the guests and athletes have a safe and enjoyable experience. Part of the reason President Walker was selected as a volunteer was because he is bilingual. He learned to speak French while serving in the French East Mission. He noted that he was given a surprise test on French ability when an Olympic staff member telephoned him and spoke in French.

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This story is provided by the LDS Church News, an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is produced weekly by the Deseret News.