global volunteer month is an annual celebration of volunteers and a time to inspire service among young people and families. every april, Pebble Tossers celebrates our community by sharing the stories that make you, YOU.

from March 23 – April 30, Pebble Tossers is hosting our first-ever Art & Poetry Virtual Exhibition—an online gallery of illustrations, sculptures, poems, stories—that showcases the “why” behind the ripples of change you make as a volunteer!

submit your work by: sunday, april 19, 2026

we invite you to submit original artwork and/or poetry that captures the heart of your “why” for service. whether it’s a sketch of your favorite service project or a poem about the time you made someone smile through your acts of kindness, you have a place to share it in our virtual exhibition.

since this is a virtual exhibition, we do not have a physical space to hold your wonderful work! all artwork and poems must be submitted through this Google form. to ensure your story shines in our online gallery, please follow these submission steps:

file attachments: use the “file attachment” in the Google form to upload your work. you can upload up to 5 files per submission. file formats: please upload work as a JPEG or PNG. these formats ensure the highest quality for our virtual exhibition. capturing your work: for best results of flat-print work (paper, canvas, art board, sketchpad, etc.), please scan your work if possible. tools like Apple Notes Scan, Samsung Photo Scan, Adobe Scan, etc. are accessible options. if you are taking a photo of your work, please ensure it is captured in a bright, well-lit space.

• open to all ages and skill levels: this is a space to express yourself and inspire the community with your creativity.
• free choice: you may choose to submit only artwork or poetry, or submit both.
• artwork: choose your medium – a drawing, sketch, painting, digital art, photo collage, or sculpture made of what you can get your hands on. there is no limit to how you can bring your “why” to life.
• poetry: this is no school essay – don’t worry about word count or MLA format, and simply write from the heart.
• AI usage: we encourage all mediums to be original and rooted in your unique voice and style. while AI can be a tool for brainstorming, please ensure your submissions are created by yourself.

submit your work by: sunday, april 19, 2026