A mother-daughter team are contributing to the success of the Olympics by acting as volunteers.

Marilyn Cameron, from Epsom, is a London Ambassador for the 2012 games, while her daughter, Laura is a games maker.

London Ambassadors, regarded as "the face of London", are helping visitors from all over the world to enjoy the capital and tell them about its hidden treasures after the games end.

Working at the Southbank, Mrs Cameron will be advising visitors on the best way around the area, suggesting places to eat and drink, and what’s on at London’s theatres.

To win the role, Mrs Cameron filled in an online form, auditioned, completed a series of questions and answers, and talked about her favourite parts of London and why she loves the city.

The 63-year-old, who has worked for the London Ambulance Service for 10 years, will be an ambassador between August 13 and 18.

She said: "I wanted to volunteer as I love London and I know my way around.

"I’ve got only praise for how well we were trained, as there have been about 8,000 people trained and organised in only eight months.

"I’m looking forward most to meeting so many nationalities."

"I’ve heard that one of our volunteers actually flew in from Australia to be a part of this - it means a lot to people, and it’s been really exciting.

"The volunteers have been offered London Ambulance Service Heart Start training to keep the good work up, and I plan to continue volunteering afterwards."

Her daughter Laura, 31, is working as a games maker at the Olympic stadium in Stratford, which involves screening tickets at the entrance and providing directions to seating and other vital areas.

Mrs Cameron added: "I’m really looking forward to seeing the Paralympics swimming and basketball events in September.

"The technical rehearsal last week was a fabulous buzz and it was tremendous to be there so close, with Danny Boyle in good form.

"I know the overseas visitors will love the whole London event."