Author 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 By Jeff Tribe ● Labour and Volunteers ● March 7, 2024 Motion Ball Sports founder Chris Campbell provides lived experience to the youth who take part in the program Diverse volunteers crucial to making sure racialized, newcomer kids participate: Umoja Community Mosaic By Jeff Tribe ● Labour and Volunteers ● February 8, 2024 UCM’s invitation to contribute, not just participate, creates ripple effects through Calgary communities Putting reliability to work: Why Canadian businesses should hire neurodivergent people By Jeff Tribe ● DEI ● January 29, 2024 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. How to recruit more volunteers in 2024: Insights from leaders across Canada By Jeff Tribe ● Wellbeing ● January 11, 2024 Ten non-profit organizations across the country detail how they hope to attract more volunteers in 2024 Canada Summer Jobs study sparks optimism for increased funding, greater flexibility for non-profits, small businesses By Jeff Tribe ● Wellbeing ● December 20, 2023 Organizations say the current program needs to let them know earlier in the year if they are approved for participation Battling burnout: CanadaHelps CEO sounds alarm on non-profit ‘wildfires’ By Jeff Tribe ● Wellbeing ● December 19, 2023 Rising demand and diminishing support raise spectre of burnout Volunteer rates sink across Canada as inflation, affordability crisis keep people away By Jeff Tribe ● Wellbeing ● December 5, 2023 A diminishing base of volunteers renews calls for a national strategy: Volunteer Canada London farm experiments with more sustainable ‘model of thirds’ By Jeff Tribe & Tahmeed Shafiq ● Wellbeing ● November 29, 2023 Involving local community members can help food producers achieve financial stability