Rosaline Glynn is a dedicated volunteer who has strengthened connections and improved quality of life for seniors across North Vancouver Island. She served on the Hardy Bay Senior Citizens’ Society Board for many years, including as Chair from 2017 to 2024, where she led a period of significant growth, expanding membership from approximately 70 to over 300.
Under her leadership, the Society developed a wide range of programs and partnerships, including weekly meal programs, educational workshops, community events, and outreach initiatives that increased access, inclusion, and social connection for seniors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rosaline coordinated rapid response efforts, including meal delivery, wellness check-ins, transportation support, and a volunteer phone network to address isolation and ensure members remained connected and supported.
Rosaline has contributed to numerous organizations, including the North Island Seniors Housing Foundation, Mount Waddington Health Network, and the Seniors Elders Better Living Advisory Committee, the Community Response Network, and the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary. In 2024, she joined the Port Hardy Heritage Society Board. Her work has been recognized with honours including Volunteer of the Year and the Seniors Hero Award, reflecting her leadership in building collaborative, community-based supports. In 2025, she received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work with seniors.
