Niki Newbold/Nevada Appeal News Service Maryann Vido poses for a picture at the Douglas County Senior Center on Thursday.
Name: Maryann Vido
City of residence: Gardnerville
How long have you lived there?: Five years
Where did you live before moving to your present home?: New York
How long have you been a volunteer at the present location?: Six months
How long have you been a volunteer overall?: Six months
Specific job duties: Senior center greeter; reception desk
How much time do you volunteer per week?: Six hours
Why and how did you become a volunteer?: To help others
Favorite thing about volunteering: Getting to know people
Family: Son, William Vido; daughter, Lisa Gregory
If retired, former profession: Teacher's assistant
What would you tell others to encourage them to become a volunteer?: Do it to get to know people, rather than just sitting in the dining room.