Act Local LUNCH AND LEARN : Getting your org ready for volunteers

You’ve got the people. They care. They show up.
But let’s be honest — managing volunteers without the right systems can feel like herding butterflies in a windstorm.

This free Lunch & Learn is for community organisers, team leaders, and anyone working in volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs) who are holding the centre — often without a map. You’re already doing the work. This session will help you do it with more ease and clarity.

🛠 What we’ll cover:

• What “volunteer-ready” really means when you’re already in motion
  
  
• Simple systems that support (not stifle) community energy
  
  
• How to manage expectations, set boundaries, and avoid burnout
  
  
• The must-haves (and nice-to-haves) for safer, stronger volunteer involvement
  
  

This isn’t about bureaucracy. It’s about building a backbone that supports the spark of community action — sustainably.

💡 You’ll leave with:

• A self-check tool to assess your current volunteer setup
  
  
• Flexible, practical strategies for your unique context
  
  
• Stories from the field and “thank goodness I’m not the only one” moments
  
  

About the Presenter:

Julian Canny is a creative and strategic leader with a passion for community and cultural development. As co-founder of Euphorium, he leads a team of change-makers helping communities across regional WA unlock their potential. Known for his blend of playfulness, people-first leadership, and practical thinking, Julian is the go-to when things feel too hard and it’s time to try something new.

About Act Local:

The Act Local program empowers community members and active citizens by connecting them with local volunteer opportunities that meet real community needs. Developed by locals for locals, Act Local delivers tailored training and practical resources to support VIOs just like yours. Based on ongoing community feedback, the program evolves to stay relevant — and make volunteering work for everyone.