Join Our Pack
Our foster-based organization is run solely on volunteer power, and operates without a physical location. There is always room for helping hands – no amount of time is too small! Find out about current opportunities below. Questions? Reach out to us at volunteer@manitobaunderdogs.org.
Volunteer Criteria
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Access to the internet (and ideally, Facebook/Facebook Messenger).
- Access to a laptop/computer is an asset (required for some roles).
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations (Zoom)
- Sunday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM CST
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Want to make a difference but can’t commit to fostering or a large role? Join us as a flexible general volunteer! Help out with tasks that fit your schedule while making an impact in the lives of our rescue dogs.
What you’ll do:
- Transport dogs to vet appointments, photoshoots, or events.
- Help move supplies like food and medication.
- Assist with loading/unloading vehicles for events, spay/neuter clinics, or community outreach.
- Volunteer at events and fundraisers.
What we’re looking for:
- A passion for dogs and rescue work.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team.
- Commitment of at least 1-2 hours per month for one year.
Ready to lend a hand and support our mission? Become a General Volunteer today!
Are you passionate about planning events and helping dogs find loving homes? We’re looking for an Adoption Events Coordinator to lead our adoption events and make sure our underdogs get the spotlight they deserve. While this role is primarily remote, we’d love for you to attend events to connect with adoption partners and volunteers.
What you’ll do:
- Plan and coordinate adoption events with partners like PetSmart.
- Work with our foster and vetting teams to select dogs for each event.
- Arrange transportation for dogs and ensure events are well-staffed.
- Collaborate on event marketing and logistics, including managing donations.
- Build strong relationships with partners to keep events running smoothly.
What we’re looking for:
- Event planning experience is a plus!
- Great communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Comfortable with Google Docs/Sheets, Facebook, and Messenger.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ready to help our adoptable dogs find their homes? Join us as our Adoption Events Coordinator!
Do you have a passion for dog training and positive reinforcement? We’re looking for someone to join our behaviour team and support our underdogs in their training journeys. If you have training experience and love working with dogs, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference!
What you’ll do:
- Assist with or manage training sessions under the guidance of our Behaviour Program Manager.
- Ensure all training follows positive reinforcement methods.
- Collaborate with our training partners and enter data from sessions.
- Participate in team discussions to improve training strategies.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in dog training (intermediate to advanced level preferred).
- Leadership skills and comfort providing direction.
- Strong organizational skills and experience with data entry (Google Sheets/Docs).
- Passion for learning more about behavior modification.
Ready to help our dogs become their best selves? Join the Behaviour Program Training Support team!
Are you a dog lover with a reliable car? We’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our team as Dog Dashers! Your mission will be to transport rescue dogs to their vet appointments, foster homes, and other important stops. Our current critical need is for daytime Dog Dashers, but we welcome help at any time of day.
What you’ll do:
- Transport dogs to appointments like veterinary, assessments, photoshoots, etc.
- Ensure safe and comfortable travel for our pups.
- Occasionally hang out with a dog for a couple of hours if needed, but driving alone is also helpful!
- Maintain a clean and safe vehicle for transporting dogs.
- Communicate with the team about transportation schedules and any updates.
What we’re looking for:
- A valid driver’s license and a copy of your driver’s abstract.
- A safe and reliable vehicle for transporting dogs.
- Comfortable handling dogs (or willing to learn).
- Daytime availability is a critical need, but we appreciate help at any time of day.
- The ability to commit to 2-3 hours per month (can vary).
If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, we’d love to have you on our team!
Love dogs and snapping great photos and videos? We’re looking for creative individuals to help showcase our underdogs through smartphone photography and videography (no fancy cameras required!). If you’ve got a knack for capturing heartwarming moments and want to help tell our rescue dogs’ stories, this is the role for you!
What you’ll do:
- Attend adoption events and foster visits to capture content.
- Join doggy dates to document our long-term adoptables.
- Provide photos and videos to our social media team for use.
- Collaborate with our team on content ideas and strategies.
What we’re looking for:
- Passion for dogs and creating engaging visual content.
- Experience with smartphone photography/videography.
- Familiarity with social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
- Strong communication skills and a team player attitude.
Ready to help our dogs shine? Join the Dog-umentary Team today!
*hours vary depending on current/upcoming events and fundraisers.
We’re looking for 3-4 dedicated volunteers to help organize and execute exciting events that raise crucial funds and awareness for our rescue efforts.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate with our Event and Fundraising Coordinators to bring event ideas to life.
- Assist with finding venues, sponsors, silent auction prizes, and more.
- Provide input during meetings and contribute creative ideas.
- Support the committee and coordinators with event logistics.
- Volunteer on event days to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Help with pre- and post-event tasks, including cleanup.
- Share innovative fundraising strategies and ideas.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Google Sheets.
- Excellent writing and proofreading abilities.
- Keen attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Self-motivated and proactive, eager to contribute to our success.
If you have a passion for planning, creativity, and teamwork, this role is for you!
Love talking about dogs and helping them find their perfect foster or forever homes? We’re looking for friendly individuals to join our home visit team! As one of the first faces of MUR, you’ll play a vital role in meeting new foster and adoption applicants.
What you’ll do:
- Conduct home visits (virtually or in-person) with foster and adoption applicants.
- Walk applicants through MUR’s processes, protocols, and contracts.
- Answer questions about dog care and foster/adoption expectations.
- Report any concerns or limitations about the home, family, or yard to our foster or adoption teams.
- Represent MUR with a professional and welcoming attitude.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Great writing and proofreading abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn MUR’s home visit policies.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
Are you organized, self-motivated, and ready to help our underdogs thrive? We’re looking for a Supply Coordinator to support our fosters and manage our inventory of food, supplies, and more. You’ll work closely with the Supplies team to ensure all foster dogs have what they need to succeed.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee a small volunteer team and assist the Supplies team as needed.
- Monitor emails and team chats to fulfill supply requests.
- Manage inventory between supply houses and track items used by foster dogs.
- Coordinate supply distribution and support our community outreach work.
- Help onboard and train new volunteers for the Supplies team.
- Monitor inventory levels, product expiration, and ensure everything is stocked.
- Assist with data entry and inventory reports.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience with data entry and Google Sheets/Docs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience in team management is an asset.
- Self-motivated with great attention to detail.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
While this role is mostly remote, occasional in-person meetings or supply checks may be needed. Ready to help make sure every dog has the supplies they need? Apply today!
We’re seeking organized and reliable volunteers to help manage the inventory of supplies like food and kennels for our rescue. If you have space in your home and want to make a tangible difference for our underdogs, this is the perfect opportunity!
Areas most in need:
- Elmwood
- Grant Park
- Transcona
- Windsor Park/Southdale
- Osborne/St. Vital
What you’ll do:
- Store and manage supplies like kennels, food, leashes, toys, and more.
- Label all MUR supplies and track inventory.
- Facilitate drop-offs and pick-ups for foster families.
- Keep supplies organized and ready for use.
What we’re looking for:
- A dedicated space of 200 sq ft for storage.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Flexibility to coordinate with foster homes for supply needs.
- Good computer skills and experience with spreadsheets (Google Sheets).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
This role is home-based with occasional in-person meetings or Zoom calls. Help ensure our foster homes are fully stocked and ready to give dogs the best care!
Love connecting people and making a difference? We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help us take care of and grow our amazing volunteer team! This role is mostly remote, with occasional event attendance to meet and support volunteers in person.
What you’ll do:
- Recruit, onboard, and match volunteers with the right opportunities.
- Keep volunteers informed, engaged, and connected with the organization.
- Track volunteer hours and maintain our volunteer database.
- Lead virtual orientations and support ongoing training.
What we’re looking for:
- Great communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in recruiting, training, or volunteer work is a plus.
- Comfortable with Google Docs/Sheets, Facebook, and Messenger.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Interested in helping us build a stronger volunteer community? Apply now!