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 40 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
click here to download the handout
program details
The 2025/26 cohort will meet in person (option to join virtually) in the Buckhead area of greater Atlanta from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm from August until April. 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 earline@pebbletossers.org)
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Current Member
$150/year
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Non-Members
$200/year
(includes an individual Pebble Tossers membership of $50)
schedule of events
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2025/26 Cohort Applications Due - July 11, 2025 by 5:00 pm
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Acceptance Notification - July 19, 2025
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Kick-Off Meeting - August 24
start your ripple: Introduction of Pebble Tossers, Volunteer 101, and Service Leader Training
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September 28
SERVE: discover your passion areas and how to make an impact in our community
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October 26
SERVE: social justice, leadership through service
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November 16
LEAD: identify leadership styles, SMART goals, homelessness
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Holiday Party - December 14
Celebrate new friendships and have fun with a hands-on service project.
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January 25
LEAD: self-awareness, self-efficacy, literacy + education
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February 22
SUCCEED: college readiness, career pathways, global awareness, philanthropy
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March 22
SUCCEED: positive thinking, problem-solving, stress management
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April 26
SUCCEED: digital citizenship, application of soft/hard skills, translating talents/interests into career pathways
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Service project - dates TBD by teens
Previous 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?
Need more information? Contact Earline Johnson at earline@pebbletossers.org
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