September Volunteer Spotlight
Each month, CASA of East Tennessee shines a spotlight on a particular volunteer who has gone above and beyond in their service of Knox County children. This month, we would like to offer a round of applause to Butch Yates!
We asked Butch how he got involved with CASA of East Tennessee and if being an advocate was what he expected. Butch told us he reached out to CASA after being referred by a mentor at his church and he had no idea how much his life would be enriched by the children on his cases.
When asked what he enjoys about being a volunteer, Butch said, "I would say that the learning process of each case. For example interacting with the GAL, DCS and my supervisor has made me more aware of how I go about handling each case."
Butch has spent most of his life in Knoxville and now resides in Corryton with his wife and 3 dogs. He enjoys volunteering with Justice Knox, participating in church activities, and spending time with his family swimming in Norris Lake. He looks forward to seeing his three-year-old granddaughter getting excited about Christmas this year.
We are so grateful for all you do, Butch!