Jo Nore is the Program Manager for Volunteer Prince George.  She was born and raised in southern Saskatchewan and has also lived in Ontario and other parts of British Columbia.  She first lived in Prince George in 1973 and has moved to and from the city a few times to pursue different projects since.  She has lived in Prince George for approximately 15 years in total and says that she just always ended up coming back because “Prince George is just home, it’s the kind of community that grows on you.”

Jo and her husband Dennis have been married for 35 years and have two children and five grandchildren who all live in Prince George.  She says that her favourite part of her job is that she has the opportunity to meet some of the most generous, dedicated, creative, giving people in the community.

The mission of Volunteer Prince George is to promote, enhance and support volunteerism in Prince George.  The organization offers volunteer and referral services for non-profit organizations in the city.  They maintain a Volunteer Opportunities database and publish a monthly listing that is available to any interested parties. 

Volunteers can also subscribe to the list by contacting volunteerpg@telus.net.  Volunteer PG also provides volunteer management information, workshops and resources.  They are located in the Native Friendship Centre building at #505-1600 3rd Avenue.