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Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Millington
Every winter, Mike Millington works as a ski instructor. His favorite people to teach are those who have never been skiing before. They start their day struggling to simply carry their equipment, but by the end of their time together, Mike watches them ski down the mountain, claiming that they want to keep skiing for…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Webb
Susan Webb’s bucket list consists of all kinds of adventures – traveling to Africa, visiting the Galapagos Islands, biking along rivers in Europe, and becoming a CASA Volunteer. “I reached this point where I was retired and had all this time,” explained Susan. “My friend was always volunteering, and I was jealous of that. I…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Colette Dunlap
Colette Dunlap never thought she would be so grateful for fishing. Fishing is not a hobby of hers. In fact, it has not even been an interest. However, becoming a CASA Volunteer quickly changed this, as Colette was introduced to experiences that she would not have had otherwise. “I asked my assigned CASA youth what…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Chris McGee
Chris McGee searched the web to find community service opportunities for his teenage children. Little did he know his search would ultimately change the course of his own life. He had stumbled across Advocates for Children CASA. It piqued his interest, and he kept the information in the back of his mind for two years.…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Greg Young
When Greg Young heard about CASA for the first time, he was acting as an extra in a movie. The film was conducting a fundraising campaign, and Greg volunteered to play the role of one of many protestors outside the Supreme Court. The $50 that he and other extras would have earned that day was…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nora Hill
Nora Hill wakes up every day feeling inspired. She is inspired by her kids, she is inspired by her husband, and she is inspired by helping people reach their potential. It is only natural that Nora felt called to become a CASA Volunteer. “Besides raising my kids and my family, my purpose is to be…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Norine Hemphill
Norine Hemphill has dedicated her life’s work to showing up for people who need a helping hand. From her career to her volunteerism, she has walked alongside those who may benefit from some support. Now, in retirement, Norine stays busy doing the things she finds to be fun. To Norine, fun includes experiencing new activities and…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Swenerton
Kristin Swenerton’s heart warmed with the glow of her phone screen. She had received a text from the adoptive mother of her former CASA child. The text asked if Kristin would be willing to watch the two-year-old while his typical caregiver was unavailable. “You are the only other person I trust with him,” said the […]
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Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Wedel
When Bob Wedel entered a concert venue and presented his tickets, the woman collecting them pointed to a seated area on the second floor of the theater. “A lot of the parents prefer to sit up there,” she said. However, Bob is not like other parents. In fact, he is not like other adults. Bob…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Callie Nowicki
Callie Nowicki was engaging with CASA Volunteers long before she realized she would become one. She knew that they were advocates of some sort, but she did not know much more. “In my previous life, before I had children, I was a speech therapist,” said Callie. “Many clients I worked with were involved in open…
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