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We love our volunteers.  We see great things happen when over 400 people come around us every year to help.

Academic Coaches

General Information

CASA volunteers are paired with and commit to coaching, mentoring and tutoring at least one elementary child from the greater Holland area for an entire semester at a time. CASA volunteers commit to attending two sessions each week, each session lasting two hours, for a total of four hours per week beginning early October through early December for the fall and early February to late April in the Spring. CASA is not in session when Holland Public Schools cancels classes or when Hope College is on break. 

Dates, Times, and Location
CASA consists of two groups: 

• Orange Group: Monday and Wednesday
  Times: Mondays from 3:30–5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3–5 p.m. (note the half hour shift).
• Blue Group: Tuesday and Thursday
  Times: Both days from 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Program location: Dimnent Memorial Chapel Basement (Rooms 10, 11, 12 and 14)

CASA Library & Offices: Graves Hall Basement (Rooms 036, 037 and 040)

Organizing Special Activities and Events

Interact with students

What are the meaningful, interactive opportunities for elementary school students?

These can take the form of:

• Wellness activities
• Science projects
• Holiday parties
• Arts and crafts
• Sometimes just plain, simple games are a great addition to our sessions

Work behind the scenes

For those who like to work behind the scenes, events can take the form of:

• Helping to equip our students with books, homework supplies or backpacks
• Adding to our enrichment supplies with educational games and materials
• Benefit fundraisers that boost the services we offer
• Family events that build relationships and celebrate our students’ accomplishments

“CASA is great because we get to read and play games! Every Tuesday and Thursday I can't wait to come to CASA after school. My reading has improved a lot since I came to CASA.”
—Jactavius, 2nd grade