Parent Regional Event Hosts and Volunteers

The Parent and Family Engagement office works with parents and alumni who are interested in helping with New Student Send-Offs and other social events where Rice parents connect outside of Rice’s campus. Interested volunteers are invited to host social gatherings for Rice parents, volunteer at pre-existing Rice events hosted regionally, or suggest ideas for additional events catered to Rice parents.

Owl Days Volunteers

Rice Parents and Alumni have the opportunity to support Owl Days, the Office of Admissions accepted student visit days hosted in April. These visits are intended to help accepted students and their families make their final decision for college. Volunteers support this initiative by serving as greeters at informational sessions, sharing their experience over a meal with incoming families, and serving on informational panels.

Center for Career Development, Owl Edge Externship Mentor

Owl Edge Externships are an essential experience for all students at Rice, made possible by alumni volunteers and friends of the university. These externship opportunities connect classroom learning to real-world problems and prepare students for their future careers. They also expand interactions between students and professionals, offering early career insights and mentorship.

Alumni Regional Group Opportunity

Volunteers in this role work alongside fellow Owls in their regional network to foster a strong sense of community that extends beyond their time at Rice. They help plan and support a variety of events, ranging from philanthropic service opportunities to festive holiday parties, creating meaningful opportunities for alumni to connect, build relationships, give back, and stay engaged with Rice in their region.

Alumni Affinity Group Volunteers

Rice Alumni affinity networks are formed around shared identities, interests or professional paths. These volunteer-led groups offer opportunities for meaningful engagement, networking and celebration with the Rice community through events and programs. For a list of established affinity networks, please visit the alumni website. Complete the volunteer application, and a Rice staff member will connect you with a network leader.

Rice Business Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

Rice Business provides several opportunities to support our alumni community. These include but are not limited to: calling prospective students who have been admitted to Rice Business, supporting Career Development Office events and initiatives, representing Rice Business to regional communities outside Houston, being a part of Reunion Committee to encourage classmates to register for Alumni Reunion Weekend, and more.