John Boettcher

Why I Volunteer

John Boettcher
John BoettcherRice Externship Program

When did you start volunteering for Rice? How long have you been a volunteer?

I've been volunteering with the Rice Career Center for the past 3-4 years.

Why do you volunteer for Rice?

Providing students with access to a variety of career options and expectations is very important for their future success.

What do you enjoy most about volunteering at Rice?

Meeting the bright young students and answering their questions keeps me motivated.

What's a fun Rice fact about you?

Since our training center is so close to Rice University, I enjoy Rice baseball games and basketball games occasionally. Although I'm not a Rice alumni, I've kind of adopted Rice.

What would you say to your fellow alumni/parents/friends to encourage them to volunteer for Rice?

Volunteering is a chance to express your appreciation for the opportunities you've had and pay it forward to the next generation.