Be the Voice, Be the Hero, Be the Change: Mary Katherine Tetirick
Volunteerism has always been a key part of my life - from my time in college as a Kappa Alpha Theta sorority sister, giving time at my children’s school as they were growing up, and now as an advocate for foster children following my time as a longtime board member with CASA of Tarrant County.
While I’ve loved my time in all of these roles, my time as an advocate has been so rewarding because I’m able to be there for a child when they don’t have the luxury of having a constant presence in shaping their life. Thankfully with all the training and resources provided by CASA of Tarrant County to advocates like myself, I am equipped to do my best for the children we support to better their lives…thus bettering mine.
In life we all need help at one time or another, no matter our life’s circumstances AND likewise we all have the capacity to help others in some way. Volunteering, no matter how much you’re able to give, also acts as a compass - giving a true perspective about your own life and reminding you that there is always a way to find time to impact the trajectory of another person’s life. To be honest, my experience has always shown me that I always get more out of the volunteer experience than I’ve ever been able to give.
Home IS where the heart is and my heart is with CASA.
Have a place in your heart for CASA?