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).
Volunteer Orientation
Upcoming Sessions:
Check back soon for more upcoming Volunteer Orientation Sessions
Volunteer Positions
Hours per month: 2 hours minimum
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!
Hours per month: 2-3 hours
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 daytime 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:
- Candidates with availability during the day Monday-Friday.
- 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!
Hours per week: 3-5 hours (can vary)
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 Dogumentary Team today!
Hours per week: 1-5 hours
*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!
Hours per week: 3-5 hours
We’re creating a small but mighty team to help tell the stories of our underdogs and keep our community connected and engaged. Each role has its own focus, but together, you’ll work as a team to make sure our messaging is consistent, creative, and impactful. Whether you’re a wordsmith, a visual storyteller, or a community connector, there’s a spot for you to make a real difference.
What you’ll do:
- Write emails that keep our supporters in the loop about new dogs, upcoming events, and urgent needs.
- Create basic visual magic in Canva (or pair up with the Graphic Designer).
- Check out how our emails are performing and brainstorm ways to get more eyes (and hearts) on them.
- Stay organized with a simple content calendar — we won’t overload you!
What we’re looking for:
- A friendly, conversational writing style — we want emails to feel personal, not pushy.
- Experience with platforms like MailChimp and Canva (or a willingness to learn).
- Ability to keep track of what’s going out and when — staying organized is key.
- A love for storytelling and a desire to connect people to our mission in a way that feels real and relatable.
Hours per week: 15-20 hours
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!
Hours per week: 5-7 hours
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!
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:
- Location within the City of Winnipeg (private entryway required – no apartments, please).
- 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!
Hours per week: 3–5 hours (can vary depending on upcoming events)
Primarily remote work – most of this role can be done from home, but we’d love for you to attend events occasionally to connect with volunteers in person.
Volunteers are the heart of what we do — and we’re looking for someone to help support, guide, and cheer them on! As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll be the friendly point of contact for new and existing volunteers, helping them get started, feel informed, and stay connected. You’ll manage our volunteer database, help run virtual orientations, and make sure everyone has the info they need to do what they do best: help dogs in need.
This is an important role that helps keep our whole organization running smoothly — but don’t worry, you won’t be alone. You’ll work closely with other coordinators and be supported every step of the way.
We know life can get busy, so if you’re organized, a strong communicator, and enjoy connecting with people, this might be the perfect behind-the-scenes role for you.
What you’ll do:
- Welcome new volunteers, help them get started, and host virtual orientation sessions.
Keep volunteer info (availability, interests, skills) up to date in our system.
Stay in touch with volunteers to share opportunities and updates.
Match volunteers with tasks and ensuring they’re set up for success.
Track volunteer hours and maintaining records.
Participate in events and activities to stay connected to the team.
Collaborate with our team to fill volunteer shifts.
Help us continually improve how we support our volunteer team.
What we’re looking for:
A good communicator who enjoys helping others succeed.
Someone organized and detail-oriented.
Someone who commit to checking in on emails daily and participating in team chats when needed.
Experience with Google Docs/Sheets, databases, and email — or are willing to learn.
Someone self-motivated and dependable.
Experience in volunteer coordination or people management (a bonus, but not required).
Someone excited to be part of a team and love dogs as much as we do.
