Latest News
Free e-book on volunteering
Two of our team including CEO Martin J Cowling and Kerrie Spinks have contributed to the second edition of "Turn Your Organisation into a Volunteer Magnet", packed with practical tips to help people build an effective program. The book is available here for free!
Telephones "down"
Our sincere apologies to our clients as our phone system has not been functioning properly. We have resolved the problem for our USA and uK clients but Australian clients are asked to call us on 04 0382 0449 while we sort our system out.
Now taking /2008 bookings- filling fast!
Our team including CEO Martin J Cowling and Andy Fryar of OZVPM are available to assist you with training, consultancy and coaching. We are currently filling our schedule. Check to see if we still have vacancies. We still have presentation slots for USA and UK in May, June and September 2008
Coming Soon - Three Exciting New Products!
We soon launch three exciting new packages to build effective volunteer programs. Like to be among the first to know about these packages before we launch? Email us: pfts@pfts.com.au. One organisation will go in the draw for a free volunteer program audit worth $3000 (1500 pounds)..
Your Wishes for 2008
Add your wishes for your organisation to our 2008 wish list. Come back any time and add more - see what others in the sector are wishing for! We want to see how wishes can become reality and will tally at the end of the year how many are fulfilled
Key Offerings
Training:
We understand the training needs of not for profits in today's complex environment, delivering training in a positive and innovative manner. Click here for topic list. Current seminars include:
- Sabotage! Five Lethal Factors Managers of Volunteers Employ To Undermine Their Program
- Change! Don't Talk About It
- Diversity, Discrimination and Leadership
- Five Essentials of Not for Profit governance
For training which will make a real impact on your people, contact us. Participant comment: ".brought a whole new mindset to the table; excellent and thought-provoking."
Consultancy:
We identify and troubleshoot key issues so that not-for-profits can provide their vital services more effectively. Major areas of work include:
- Emergency relief/ homelessness /Food Banks
- Employee management issues
- Energy policy,
- Client, employee satisfaction
- Health and human services
- Strategic planning and organisational structures
- Volunteer programs
Coaching:
Leaders and Managers need to regularly hone their goals, priorities and strategies. Our coaches assist individuals and teams to effectively achieve their goals face to face- or by phone to anywhere in the world!
Martin J Cowling
CEO, international trainer and consultant heads our skilled team available to conduct workshops and provide consultations on volunteer management and other human resource issues, as well as organizational development.Clients include:
American Red Cross, Community Service Volunteers (CSV) and Hands On/ Points of Light Foundation, St Vincent de Paul Australia,Travellers Aid Society of Victoria, Consumer Legal Center, Click here for full client list.Search
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Contact us
| Email: | pfts@pfts.com.au |
| Telephone | |
| USA & Canada: | 1 888 606 7387 |
| United Kingdom: | 020 8133 7991 |
| Australia: | 1300 781 357 |
| International: | +61 3 9384 1350 |
Testimonials
Client ratings.
People First -Total Solutions clients rate all aspects of our training. The results overall out of ten are:
Training overall: 9.4
Our trainerss: 9.7
Training effectiveness: 9.6
Cost effectiveness: 9.7
"Facilitation of Session? 11 out of 10! what more can you ask!!" Alexandra Maggi, Melton Shire Council , Australia
"You exceeded our expectations! Martin was professional yet approachable and just made everything really easy. He also worked so hard ALL DAY" Sue Jones, Warrington, Uk
"Information was clear, concise, exactly what we had asked for, and was delivered well - our course participants gave overwhelmingly positive feedback"
Jan Glover and Jude McNabb, Volunteer Nelson
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