BRAD HORN/Nevada Appeal Grace Gast is the Senior Volunteer of the Week for the Carson City Senior Citizens Center.
Name: Grace Gast
City of residence: Carson City
How long have you lived there: Nine years
Where did you live before moving to your present home: Chicago, Ill.
How long have you been a volunteer at the present location: Three years
How long have you been a volunteer overall: Three years
Specific job duties: Helping in the dining room during lunch hours
How much time do you volunteer per week: One day
Why and how did you become a volunteer: I enjoy helping others. I would do it more but I still work at the Carson Nugget.
Favorite thing about volunteering: Meeting all the wonderful people
Family: My mother, sister, two daughters and a wonderful husband
What are your hobbies: Swimming, working Sudoku puzzles, cooking and gardening