Youth Leadership groups: Pelham Youth Council & Club
Pelham Together sponsors a youth sector: the Youth Council (high school) and the Junior Council (middle school). Both groups care for the social and emotional wellbeing of their peers and community, and share the belief that establishing connection across age groups makes a difference. This group of young leaders coordinates a variety of social and community events, civic and service projects, and awareness campaigns in order to contribute to a safe, healthy, and vibrant community for everyone. Students build leadership and life skills in a fun, social atmosphere. The Youth Council meets on a monthly basis in the Village of Pelham Municipal Center and the Junior Council meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month in Mrs. Kitay’s room (room 181 in the middle school). The Youth Council is open to all students who are Pelham residents—you do not need to attend PMHS to be a Youth Council Member. To join the Junior Council, however, students must attend PMS. Email Olivia Ting (oting@pelhamtogether.org) to join either Council. Learn more >
Pelicones - Vintage Ice Cream Truck
Nancy’s ice cream truck is back…and now run by Pelham’s youth overseen by Pelham Together. Pelham’s youngest entrepreneurs will honor the legacy of a Pelham icon, Nancy, who ran this vintage ice-cream truck for over 20 years. Dubbed Pelicones, the enterprise will continue the truck’s legacy of bringing joy to the community while also providing a unique opportunity for Pelham teens to gain valuable work experience through operating and running a fun and dynamic business. 2025 Season will begin in May! Learn more >
Summer Internship
Pelham Together’s paid summer internship program offers locally-based high school students experience, connections, and an opportunity to build leadership skills by working at different local establishments with community leaders as mentors. During the summer of 2025, positions varied from local non-profit and civic groups, to the school district, architects, interior designers, and food service. Click here to learn more and to access the application >
Pelham Youth Work Hub
Pelham Together’s Youth Work Hub helps support the entrepreneurial youth of Pelham. The Bulletin Board lists some of the amazing youth-run businesses in town, while the Job Board provides links to more long-term employment, volunteer and internship opportunities.
For employers or groups interested in listing their opportunity (paid/unpaid; long or short-term), please complete this form. Your listing will remain posted for 3 months, unless you ask us to take it down sooner.
Project happiness
Welcome to Project Happiness! Pelham Together created Project Happiness as a fun way for young children to nurture emotional health and wellness. This project is recommended for ages K - 4th grade, with decreasing need for adult supervision for the older ages—but it is open to everyone!
Learn more and sign up here
Heart of Pelham (HOP) Awards
The HOP and HOP Jr. Awards are given once a year to high school and middle school students. Recipients are nominated by the community for demonstrating community values including compassion, kindness, leadership, determination, perseverance, and integrity. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals sponsor each award, which includes a gift card along with other fun and sweet treats! Recipients are recognized at a casual yet meaningful ceremony with their family, friends, sponsors, nominators, and school administrators. Learn More