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Jeff Tribe

Reporter, Workforce Development and Volunteerism

This independent journalism is supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

Jeff's Latest Articles

Robust youth sport critical to community development, founder says

Motion Ball Sports founder Chris Campbell provides lived experience to the youth who take part in the program

Photo of Jean Claude Munyezamu holding a soccer ball
Diverse volunteers crucial to making sure racialized, newcomer kids participate: Umoja Community Mosaic

UCM’s invitation to contribute, not just participate, creates ripple effects through Calgary communities

Daniel Lach, Laura Harris, and volunteer job coach Arianne Aberman in the Zera Cafe.
Putting reliability to work: Why Canadian businesses should hire neurodivergent people

Studies show employers are open to hiring people who are on the autism spectrum or have intellectual disabilities but often aren’t sure how to do so.

Volunteers pack kits at Global Medic in Etobicoke.
How to recruit more volunteers in 2024: Insights from leaders across Canada

Ten non-profit organizations across the country detail how they hope to attract more volunteers in 2024

Tammy Peddle, Director of Development, Furniture Bank.
Canada Summer Jobs study sparks optimism for increased funding, greater flexibility for non-profits, small businesses

Organizations say the current program needs to let them know earlier in the year if they are approved for participation

CanadaHelps President/CEO Duke Chang speaks to ‘wildfires’ in Canada’s non-profit sector at a press conference in Etobicoke.
Battling burnout: CanadaHelps CEO sounds alarm on non-profit ‘wildfires’

Rising demand and diminishing support raise spectre of burnout

Dr. Megan Conway, President of Volunteer Canada
Volunteer rates sink across Canada as inflation, affordability crisis keep people away

A diminishing base of volunteers renews calls for a national strategy: Volunteer Canada

Photo of Urban Roots staff Ben Wilcox, Ana Badillo, and Jenn Daniel
London farm experiments with more sustainable ‘model of thirds’

Involving local community members can help food producers achieve financial stability

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