VISTA of the Month/Sept 2010
September 2010: Adrienne Kelish/
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
1. Where are you from? I grew up in California and then I’ve lived in Texas and Oregon before moving to South Carolina.
2. What were you doing before becoming an AmeriCorps*VISTA? I was working as a sexual assault advocate in Texas. I’ve got a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts.
3. Why did you join AmeriCorps*VISTA? I joined AmeriCorps to give back to my community. I had reached a point in my life where I was willing and able to go somewhere with the sole purpose of helping others. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) has always been an organization that I have wanted to get involved in.
4. What are your duties as a VISTA? I do a wide array of different things. I create a number of fliers and brochures and programs for various functions that CASA hosts or participates in. I also work very closely with the training of CASA volunteers. If anyone is interested in advocating for abused and neglected children, please contact James Washington at (803) 576 – 1590 or washingtonj@rcgov.us
5. What are your goals for your year of service? I am the first VISTA at my organization and I would like to pave the way for future VISTA’s. I am really enjoying the work that I have done so far and I hope that I helped to contribute to the diversity of this organization.
6. What are your plans after your year of service? I would like to go back to school for my Masters in Criminal Justice.
7. Any special accomplishments? I feel very honored to have my work represent CASA to the public. I have thoroughly enjoyed being so accepted as part of their team.
Adrienne is currently serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA at Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Anyone interested in Adrienne's project or interested in volunteering should contact her @ (803) 576-1724.