A leader is someone who makes a change by being different. They have to be confident enough to stand out and stand up.
serve. lead. succeed.
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about the teen leadership program
The Pebble Tossers Teen Leadership Program provides students in rising 9th -12th grades in Metro Atlanta with opportunities to develop leadership skills in fun, out-of-the-box ways. Through life-skill workshops, projects and peer-to-peer collaborations that focus on social and emotional learning, members will gain critical, life-long skills to move them forward to reach their goals.
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why pebble tossers?
Pebble Tossers is metro Atlanta’s most comprehensive youth and family volunteer service organization. Our experience with developing programs and working with other leading nonprofits to better the community provides the ideal platform for teens to learn, engage and succeed.
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the mission of the teen leadership program
To equip teens with life skills and service-learning opportunities to empower youth to become empathetic leaders in their communities.
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the vision of the teen leadership program
A world where teens develop into passionate service-driven leaders in their schools, communities, and workplaces.
member benefits
real leadership opportunity
• members make the nitty-gritty decisions for their service projects
• members discover and follow their passions to create their projects
tangible rewards
• earn service hours
• receive a letter of reference
• earn Service Awards
• get cool swag
• make new friends
unique experience
• maximum of 32 members per class
• connect with service-minded peers
life-skill and development workshops
• social-emotional learning curriculum
• positive psychology curriculum
• social justice curriculum
• hard and soft-skill learning opportunities
• hands-on service experiences
program details
We will meet in person (option to join virtually) in the Buckhead area of greater Atlanta from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm from August 2022 until April 2023. Location address will be shared upon acceptance in the program. See below for meeting dates.
Program Fee due upon acceptance into the program.
Needs-based scholarships available. (email jguynn@pebbletossers.org)
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Current Member
$50/year
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Non-Members
$85/year
(includes a Pebble Tossers membership)
schedule of events
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Applications Due - July 15, 2022 by 5:00 pm
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Acceptance Notification - July 25, 2022
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Kick-Off Meeting - August 28, 2022
start your ripple: Introduction of Pebble Tossers and Volunteer 101 certification
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September 25, 2022
SERVE: discover your passion areas and how to make an impact in our community
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October 23, 2022
SERVE: social justice, leadership through service
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November 20, 2022
LEAD: identify leadership styles, SMART goals, homelessness
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Holiday Party - December 2022
Celebrate new friendships
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January 22, 2023
LEAD: self-awareness, self-efficacy, literacy + education
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February 26, 2023
SUCCEED: college readiness, career pathways, global awareness, philanthropy
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March 26, 2023
SUCCEED: positive thinking, problem-solving, stress management
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April 23, 2023
SUCCEED: digital citizenship, application of soft/hard skills, translating talents/interests into career pathways
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Service project - dates TBD by teens
2021-2022 Teen Leadership Program
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questions?
We are looking for advisors ages 22+ to serve as mentors/positive role models for the program. Interesting in helping teens? Learn more and apply!
Need more information? Contact Jen Guynn at jguynn@pebbletossers.org
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