Student Volunteer Spotlight
This month’s student volunteer spotlight is Ranie Betzina!
If you would like to be featured in the next Student Volunteer Spotlight through the Newsletter and UWT website, email cslcom@uw.edu for some questions to answer as well as a photo of yourself!
“My name is Ranie Betzina. I’m a Business Administration major and have a minor in Sustainability. I’m a senior. My favorite thing about volunteering is the sense of accomplishment as a group and how good I feel after giving back. I volunteer at Washington Business Week, Beautify Bonney Lake, Day of Caring, and the YMCA. As a volunteer I have learned that many hands make light work and that every little bit counts when everyone comes together. I would encourage everyone to volunteer to gain a sense of purpose and feel pride at a job well done. My favorite service related quote is, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” -MLK”

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