• Community minded
• Former volunteer at St. John the Divine Foodbank
• Former Chair, Heart & Stroke Foundation (Abbotsford)
• Former President, Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
• Former Director, Victoria Real Estate Board
• Former Director: Arion Male Voice Choir; Victoria Rotary Club Choir and numerous Victoria community and church choirs
• active member of the Greater Victoria Police Chorus

John believes in getting involved in his community and providing assistance and support whenever possible.
He is a very proud member of the HarbourCat Foundation Board and its support of youth within the community.