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What do 851 volunteer managers say?
People First -Total Solutions conducted the first Global Volunteer Management Survey in 2007-2008. 851 managers in 23 countries responded providing information about themselves, their attitudes and their volunteer programs.The summary of results can be downloaded here! See feedback and comments on our survey commentary wall .
Make Your Volunteer Program Much More effective!!
We have launched three exciting new packages to build effective volunteer programs. These packages based on our knowledge, experience and expertises are guaranteed to improve and build your volunteer program to be effective, meaningful and of maximum impact to community and Organisation and volunteers. Full details now available!
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 Up!!
Our sincere apologies to our clients as our phone system has not been functioning properly. We have resolved the problem for our USA, uK and Australian clients! Thank you for your patience. We are back in business!
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
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
Rapidly gaining a very positive reputation internationally, People First -Total Solutions are a company that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and morale of not for profits. We work across a broad range of the community sector in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Highly Regarded Training:
85 per cent of our clients give us the highest recommendations for our training. Training which is
- engaging
- innovative
- informative.
Why settle for training that is second rate? Contact us
for cost effective training which will make a real impact on your people. Participant comment: ".brought a whole new mindset to the table; excellent and thought-provoking."
Current seminars include:
- Not for Profit governance
- Change!
- Practical Volunteer Management
- People Issues eg conflict resolution
Click here for topic list.
Consultancy:
Whether it is considering client needs, restructuring a Not for Profit,strategic planning, writing policy, considering the impact of government legislation or reviewing services, engage People First -Total Solutions knowledge, expertise and international reach to achieve your goals.
Coaching:
Our coaches help leaders and Managers to solve issues, hone their goals,overcome blockages and develop new strategies. Our clients report being able t more effectively achieve their goals because of coaching 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 9016 3450 |
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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