Melanie Veldez oversees BuildOn, a community service organization that provides students a chance to go on trips and help others on most Saturdays. Volunteers often help with food drives, clothing donations and litter pick up. If interested, visit Ms. Veldez in Room 451.
Q: Why did you join BuildOn?
A: I had just graduated college, I was looking to do community service and I worked with kids before so BuildOn just seemed like a good fit for me.
Q: How long have you been working with kids?
A: I was a nanny for six years; I started back in 2021.
Q: How long have you been working with BuildOn?
A: I’m new and joined in May, I graduated from college last year in August.
Q: How long do you want to be working with BuildOn?
A: I know I’ll definitely be here a while.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish this year?
A: I hope to connect with the students and bring a new crowd to join BuildOn.
