Volunteer Management

Award-winning volunteer management support from program design, onboarding, training and retention that keeps volunteers coming back.

Volunteers are a gift. We help you find them, value them, and keep them.

Somewhere in your community are people with real skills and a genuine desire to help, they just need the right door to walk through and a reason to stay. The hard part for most organisations isn't a lack of willing people; it's knowing how to find them, how to make the most of what they bring, and how to acknowledge them in a way that actually means something. That's where we come in. We love volunteers, and we've spent years building programs that treat them like the asset they are across the full journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to retention and recognition.

Managing volunteers well is a genuine skill set. Without clear position descriptions, solid onboarding, and proper support and appreciation, even your most enthusiastic people quietly drift away.

We design volunteering that gives people confidence, skills, and a real sense of purpose, with the structure underneath that keeps them safe and keeps them coming back. You get a program that runs smoothly; your volunteers get an experience they'd happily recommend to a mate.

Why this is worth investing in

Structured, well-supported volunteering does double duty. It strengthens your organisation and boosts the wellbeing of the volunteers themselves — through connection, purpose, and belonging. It's community capacity building and prevention rolled into one, and it pays back far more than it costs.

This is work we're known for. Bec was named Volunteer South West Volunteer Leader 2024 and has presented at the Volunteering WA State Conference. Her hands-on volunteer-management work spans the full kit: manuals, booklets, induction processes, position descriptions, celebration events and awards, a "Community Services 101" program, and risk management systems.

Our Services

We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom quote.

All our services are 100% customisable for your organisation.

Things we can take off your plate…

  • Designing position descriptions and structured volunteering pathways that connect community with your organisation and build confidence, skills, and purpose

  • Volunteer program design including policies, procedures, and engagement models

  • Volunteer onboarding and training packages

  • Recruitment, training, and retention strategies

  • Upskilling your existing clubs, events, and groups for inclusive, sustainable volunteering

  • An audit of your current risk management and wellbeing support systems

Proof & Credentials

Why organisations across the South West choose us

  • We know the local landscape. We're well networked with local councils, businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profits, with deep sector knowledge across the Greater Bunbury region and wider South West.

  • We're peer-led and youth-informed. Young people and local communities help design and lead what we do, which is exactly why our programs land where generic, top-down offers don't.

  • We measure what matters. Our work draws on evaluation and learnings from the Blue Leaf Initiative, with evaluation partnerships involving UWA and The Kids Research Institute, so you get evidence you can put in front of a funder or a board.

  • We're built for inclusion. Our approach is designed to reach rural and remote communities, First Nations young people, LGBTQIA+ youth, and people with disability.

  • We're aligned with the big-picture priorities. Our work maps neatly onto the National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025–2035 and the National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy which is handy when you're writing your own funding case.

Working Together

What to expect when you work with us

  1. Book a free call or meeting. Tell us what you're trying to achieve.

  2. Get a clear proposal and quote. We map out exactly what we'll deliver, when, and what it costs.

  3. We co-design it with you. You stay in the loop and in control; we bring the experience and do the heavy lifting.

  4. We deliver. However it suits your team and your community.

  5. You get the evidence. We hand back outcomes, learnings, and reporting you can use for your board, your funder, or your next grant.

  • "Bec McLevie and Peppy Project deliver genuinely impactful community outcomes through thoughtful, inclusive programming that prioritises connection, youth participation, and wellbeing."

    Director, Scott Pearce Music

  • "Our collaboration at the Have A Go Expo 2026 at Stirling Arts Centre Bunbury demonstrated how effectively Peppy Project engages diverse audiences, creating spaces where people feel welcome, valued, and inspired to participate."

    Director, Scott Pearce Music

  • "Peppy Project’s approach is professional, purpose-driven, and highly effective in building stronger, more connected regional communities."

    Director, Scott Pearce Music

Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you as soon as we can.