Athlete aside, volunteers are also in training in order to provide the best service for the approaching Beijing Olympic Winter Games.
Liang Shichao, a 20-year-old sophomore at Hebei University of Science and Technology, has volunteered over 20 times for a total of about 160 hours in the fight against COVID-19, taking care of the seniors and raising money for the public good, which helped him to be chosen in the strict selection of Olympic volunteers.
His enthusiasm for the Olympics started as early as the Beijing 2008 Summer Games. He always wanted to become an Olympic volunteer, and finally, his dream came true.
A few days ago when still volunteering at the Olympic Winter Games test events, Liang helped find a wallet lost by a foreign visitor and told him in English how to resolve this issue. In return, the man put his thumb up to show his thanks and recognition.
“I feel proud to volunteer for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. This is an experience of a lifetime,” Liang said with excitement.
According to Liang, much more than enthusiasm is required for Olympic voluntary work, which demands first-aid competence, cross-cultural communication skills, awareness of epidemic prevention and control as well as knowledge of traditional Chinese culture.
Instructors said that smiles would brighten the Beijing 2022 Games. Thus Liang always keeps a smile on his face during his voluntary work, even when tired. Liang considers his training an opportunity for learning and self-improvement because it broadens his horizons and enriches his knowledge.
“Love is here;warmth gathers you and me,” as the song for the volunteer programs goes. Liang said he is well prepared for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
(Photo by Xinhuanet/Wang Lipeng)
