Responses to the
In The Spirit Of Service Workshops

“A powerful model for training, supporting, and retaining volunteers. The workshop focused on the heart of volunteering, uncovering its essence.”
Oasis Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Center—Fresno, CA

“This is a most worthwhile training. Shanti has lived up to its exceptional reputation. The facilitators were great.”
Jewish Family and Children's Services—Santa Rosa, CA

“As a person working in the field of volunteer management for the past 15 years, I can sincerely state that this workshop was one of the finest I have attended. From the initial interview, to the follow-up calls, I have been impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the Shanti leaders. As a participant, I was made to feel welcome and encouraged to express thoughts and needs as they arose during the sessions.”
Hospice of Marin—Corte Madera, CA

“The Shanti training was incredible! We started using some of the philosophy and ideas immediately with our volunteers and staff. We continue to refer to the training manual and look forward to implementing a comprehensive program based on what we learned. Thank you!”
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly—Chicago, IL

“The two days that I spent with you and the group were so very special. I was greatly enlightened and plan to make some very strong changes in my program. Your presentation and compassionate insight into our problems were amazing. I felt very fortunate to be a part of this workshop.”
Alzheimer's Association of San Diego, CA

“This is the most mutually empowering training I have participated in. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.”
Marin AIDS Interfaith Network—Marin County, CA

“It was wonderful! I learned there how to build a community of volunteers; how to bring them into a training, get them talking with each other and identify with other people in the room, while they were gaining the skills necessary to enter into relationships with their clients. It (the training) encourages people to think of each other as equals.”
Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind—San Francisco, CA

“The training workshop was excellent. It inspired me to take my volunteer coordinating to a deeper, richer level. The concepts were clearly communicated, and the activities led me to a deeper understanding of the concepts. The trainers validated us as leaders and created a community among all the participants.”
Home Health Plus, Hospice—Santa Rosa, CA

“The workshop provided me with valuable, motivating, quality information. I'm thankful that I was able to attend.”
Kern County Aging and Adult Services—Bakersfield, CA

“The SNTI workshop was the most non-threatening, empowering and respectful approach to training I have ever experienced. The trainers were able to very successfully transfer their knowledge and passion. This workshop was of the highest quality.”
Sacramento AIDS Foundation—Sacramento, CA

“The training goes beyond the mechanics of volunteer management straight to the heart of it.”
Food For Thought/Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank—Sonoma County, CA

“Thank you for the great training last week in Vacaville! The training is incredibly informative and useful.”
Elder Abuse Prevention—Richmond, CA

“I want to express my gratitude to all of you for an educational and inspirational experience. The workshop was extremely well organized and the instructors were extraordinary. I felt very well cared for during the entire workshop and gained much insight into my own work with volunteers. The Shanti workshop gave me the confidence and knowledge to provide an open discussion of the strong emotions and real life issues that each and every one of my volunteers will experience. Thank you for a wonderful experience and your continued support to provide quality care to my volunteers and the clients we serve.”
Marin Humane Society—Marin County, CA

“It was a wonderful two days to reflect on volunteer service. The training team was knowledgeable, respectful, and they treated us like royalty. It was a beautiful gift.”
Catholic Charities—Fresno, CA

“Thank you all for making this training possible for our agencies and the Lesbian and Gay Senior Services Collaborative. It was excellent. We will all continue working with the concepts and materials that were a part of our two days together. A big round of applause and gratitude to you all!”
Lesbian/Gay Senior Services Collaborative—Marin County, CA

“This is the single most useful training I've been to since I started my job. It inspired and energized me, and showed me what good a well-run volunteer program can do for everyone involved: Clients, volunteers, and staff.”
Meals On Wheels of San Francisco—San Francisco, CA