Community Volunteer and Service Programs
Perhaps the most profound measure of success for Gwendoline Dirk is not just in what we accomplish directly, but in how we inspire and empower others to join in the work of community building. By fostering a culture of volunteerism, mentorship, and leadership development, we witness the ripples of positive change extend far beyond the bounds of any single initiative.
I believe that every person has the capacity to make a difference!
Boards, Charity, Advocacy, and Volunteer Groups (Recent Past & Present)
2021-2024: Medicine Hat Police Commission – Commissioner, Vice-Chair
2024: Alberta Association of Police Governance (AAPG) Board - Director
2022 - 2024: Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat Golden K - Member
2020 - present: Rotary International, Medicine Hat - Member
2020 - 2023: Saamis Immigration Services Organization -Volunteer Teacher and Tutor
2019 - 2025: ANDP Executive - Served as President, Director, Secretary, Volunteer Subcommittee Chair, Candidate
2022 - 2024: Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council -Local Representative
1998- Present: World Vision - Sponsor
1999 - Present: Amnesty International - Sponsor
Canmore Folk Festival - Green Team Volunteer
Medicine Hat Jazz Fest - Volunteer
Friends of Medicare - Supporter & Member
Medicine Hat Women's Shelter - Member & Supporter
Canadian Mental Health Association - Donor & Supporter
CIBC - Run For the Cure - Donor & Participant
Member of the Medicine Hat Police Commission
Volunteer at the Canmore Folk Fest Green Team
Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Gala
Supporting the Prairie Rose Aviation Program at Eagle Butte High School, Prairie Rose School Division
Helping with Hues for Humanity
Tour of Medicine Hat Halo
Handing out awards with the Medicine Hat Saamis Immigration Centre
Working with new Canadians
Supporting Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation
Helping with the Polar Dip in Medicine Hat to raise money for the Special Olympics!
Rotary Club Highway Cleanup