Teen Leadership
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Teenagers develop leadership skills throughout our summer Teen Leadership Program. Participants are trained alongside their peers in group facilitation, communication, problem solving, and nonprofits. They put this learning into action leading or co-leading our Family Volunteering Activities and designing service projects to benefit the community.
Teens stay on our service pathway and help inspire the next generation of volunteers and community leaders. |
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Summer 2020 Teen Leadership Program
Applications Open Now through April 3rd!
Teens, ages 13-18, are encouraged to apply. Complete applications are due by 5pm on April 3rd. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Selected applicants will be invited to a group interview in April. Teens who are accepted into the program will be offered a spot in one of four cohorts (details below). Acceptance and cohort placement will be determined by the strength of the application and references, group dynamics, and availability to attend cohort dates (as indicated in your application).
Enrollment fee: $220 per teen ($200 for Family Sponsors)
Fee assistance is available for families with a demonstrated financial need.
June Options
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June Cohort A Monday, 6/8, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Wednesday, 6/10, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Tuesday, 6/16, 9am - 12pm - Teen Service Day Wednesday, 6/17, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Workshop Sign up for 4 volunteer shifts throughout the program Project Due: 7/10 |
June Cohort B Tuesday, 6/9, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Thursday, 6/11, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Tuesday, 6/16, 9am - 12pm - Teen Service Day Thursday, 6/18, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Workshop Sign up for 4 volunteer shifts throughout the program Project Due: 7/10 |
July Options
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July Cohort A Tuesday, 7/7, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Thursday, 7/9, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Tuesday, 7/14, 9am - 12pm - Teen Service Day Thursday, 7/16, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Workshop Sign up for 4 volunteer shifts throughout the program Project Due: 8/10 |
July Cohort B Wednesday, 7/8, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Friday, 7/10, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Orientation Tuesday, 7/14, 9am - 12pm - Teen Service Day Wednesday, 7/15, 9am - 4pm (lunch provided) - Workshop Sign up for 4 volunteer shifts throughout the program Project Due: 8/10 |
Want to hear what our teens think of the program? Read blog posts from program participants here and here.
Learn how our Teen Leaders stay engaged with Generation SERVE year-round:
- Continue co-leading Family Volunteering activities
- Become a Generation SERVE Activity Lead
- Lead Teen Service Days and service fairs
- Assist with trainings and events during Teen Leadership alum-specific shifts
- Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Our Teen Leaders in Action
Teen Leads preparing to lead the
Caritas of Austin family volunteering activity 
A Teen leading a Service Learning Program for 3rd - 5th graders
Teens working together at a training
Teen Leads pose for a picture at their Teen Huddle meeting
Teen Lead leading activities at Sammy's House Splash Day camp!
Teens helping to lead an activity at Caritas of Austin
Teen co-leading at El Buen Samaritano food pantry
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Teen Lead taking picture of families with the cards
they made at a Front Steps Card Making activity 
Teen Lead, Mahir, introduces volunteer families to the Carrying Hope activity
Teen Service Day at Austin Humane Society
Teens ready to read a story and lead a service activity at Whole Foods Kids' Club!
Teens participating in guided inquiry training during their orientation week
Teens with honorary Youth Lead, Texas First Lady, Cecilia Abbott
Teen Lead visits with a resident at Barton Hills Assisted Living!
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Teen Leads, Aydan & Dylan, ready to lead an activity!
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Teens leading an outdoor clean-up activity
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Teens help to lead a Generation SERVE corporate service fair!