Help our long-term animals shine!

We’re looking for a volunteer to take the lead in organizing photoshoots for our long-term foster animals and permanent residents. These animals deserve the spotlight, and powerful photos can make all the difference in finding them a home -or gaining the support they need if they’re not adoptable.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate with foster families to schedule photoshoots

• Liaise with our amazing volunteer photographers

• Choose suitable locations (home, outdoor, or studio settings)

• Share background info about the animal so their personality can shine through in photos

• Work with our social media team to ensure photos get maximum exposure

Why this role matters:

Animals in long-term care or with special needs often get overlooked. With your help, we can tell their stories through beautiful, eye-catching imagery - and get them the attention, support, or forever home they deserve.

Time commitment is flexible and can be managed remotely.

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Help us get our adopted animals started off right!

We’re looking for a detail-oriented volunteer to help us input adoption information into our database to initiate the pet insurance trial that comes with every adoption.

What you’ll do:

• Input adoption details into our system to activate the pet’s 6-week trial of insurance

• Complete entries at least once a week (daily or every 2 days is preferred - it’s much quicker when done regularly!)

• Ensure all info is accurate and submitted in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Access to a laptop or computer

• Internet connection

• This role is 100% remote and can be done on your own schedule

Why this role matters:

Activating this trial coverage is a small task that makes a big difference in setting pets and their new families up for success. Your attention to detail helps ensure every adopted animal gets the protection they need from day one.

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Love cats? Have a couple of free hours and a camera roll ready to fill with cuteness? We need you!

We’ve partnered with 3 local pet stores where many of our adoptable cats now live while they wait for their forever homes. To help them stand out, we’re looking for volunteers to visit these locations, spend quality time with the cats, and capture their purr-sonalities on camera.

What you’ll do:

• Spend 1–2 hours at a time cuddling, playing with, and engaging the cats

• Take videos and photos to help showcase them on social media

• Let us know how they’re doing so we can share updates with potential adopters

You’ll need to:

• Have a valid driver’s license (or reliable transportation)

• Understand cat body language and behaviour

• Love animals (especially cats, obviously!)

• Have a phone or camera capable of taking photos and videos

Why this role matters:

A sweet photo or video can make all the difference for a cat looking for a home. Your time helps our adoptables get the attention they deserve - and gives them some much-needed affection while they wait.

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Help us match rescue animals with loving homes!

We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer to work alongside our Adoption Coordinator to help manage email communications with potential adopters.

What you’ll do:

• Send updates on adoption applications

• Assist with general correspondence and follow-ups

You’ll need to:

• Have access to a laptop or computer

• Be available at least 2 times a week (any time of day—flexible!)

• Be comfortable working independently and remotely

• Be organized, professional, and kind in communication

Why this role matters:

Behind every adoption is a process - and your support helps ensure it runs smoothly. By staying in touch with applicants, you’re helping animals find loving homes faster and creating a great experience for their future families.

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Help us find the perfect homes for our animals - one phone call at a time!

We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help us complete reference checks for potential adopters and fosters. These quick conversations are a vital part of ensuring our animals go to safe, loving homes.

What you’ll do:

• Call personal or veterinary references provided on applications

• Ask a set list of questions (we’ll provide everything you need!)

• Report back with the answers and your overall thoughts

You’ll need to:

• Have a working phone

• Be available at least 2 times a month (more if you’d like!)

• Have a friendly, professional phone voice

• Be comfortable asking questions and guiding conversations

Why this role matters:

Reference checks help us ensure each placement is a great fit. Your calls help protect the wellbeing of our animals and give peace of mind that they’re headed to safe, loving environments.

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Are you tech-savvy and detail-oriented? We’re looking for a Website Assistant to help keep our website up to date and running smoothly!

Responsibilities include:

• Updating adoptable animals as they’re adopted or become available

• Adding upcoming fundraisers and events to our Events page

• Making general updates to other pages as needed

We use Squarespace and will provide full training to the right applicant - no prior experience required, just a willingness to learn and a passion for helping animals!

This is a flexible, work-from-home volunteer position.

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Location: Stonewall, MB

We’re looking for hands-on help with one of the most important tasks in animal rescue - cleaning and sanitizing kennels.

What’s involved:

• Disassembling kennels

• Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing all parts

• Drying and properly putting kennels away for future use

This role is perfect for someone who doesn’t mind physical work and takes pride in doing a job right. Keeping our kennels clean helps prevent illness and ensures a safe space for every animal that comes into our care.

Flexible timing – come when it works for you! We’ll have all equipment and supplies set out and ready.

Must be able to travel to Stonewall, MB

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and want to make a direct impact, we’d love to have your help!

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Are you organized, reliable, and love repping rescue gear? We’re looking for a Merchandise Coordinator to help manage our rescue merch!

Responsibilities include:

• Tracking incoming merch orders

• Fulfilling and packing orders

• Ensuring payment is received before pick-up or shipping

• Coordinating with pick-up locations or mailing out orders as needed

This role helps bring in much-needed funds to support animals in care - and gets our name out into the community at the same time!

This is a flexible, from-home position with occasional drop-offs or pick-ups.

If you’re a detail-oriented animal lover and want to help in a behind-the-scenes but impactful way, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Donations are the heart of our rescue community - and we never want a kind gesture to go unrecognized.

We’re looking for a Donor Appreciation Coordinator - someone who is passionate about building meaningful connections and can help us thank the generous individuals who support our mission.

Role includes:

• Sending thank-you emails to donors who have provided their contact information

• Helping us build relationships and show genuine appreciation

• Ideally completed once per week - at any time of day that works for you

This fully remote position is perfect for someone with great communication skills and a kind heart. You’ll be helping ensure our supporters know how much their contributions truly mean.

If you love animals and enjoy making people feel valued, we’d love to have you on our team!

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Looking for a hands-on way to make a real impact? Join us as a Spay/Neuter Clinic Volunteer and help bring life-saving care to animals in need.

What this role involves:

• Travel to weekend clinics (usually 2+ hours outside Winnipeg)

• Ideally available to drive out Fridays with the team

• Must be available all day Sunday (typically 7AM–4PM) - if you can only help one day, Sundays are the priority

• Help with set-up, cleaning, animal handling, admin tasks, and pack-down (based on your comfort level)

• Work independently and as part of a team

• Be open-minded, respectful, and mindful in diverse communities

Who We're Looking For:

• Confident being around animals

• Animal care experience is a bonus, but not required

• Able to follow instructions and stay calm in a busy, high-energy environment

• Physically able and willing to assist with cleaning to help keep the clinic sanitary

• Team player with a positive, flexible attitude

The reality:

It’s not all puppy and kitten cuddles- this is hard work. But it’s also deeply rewarding and directly helps animals in communities with limited access to care.

If you’re passionate, reliable, and ready to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Are you organized, motivated, and passionate about helping animals? We’re looking for a Fundraising Coordinator to lead our amazing team of volunteers and help raise the funds we need to care for animals in need!

This role is remote & flexible - perfect for someone who wants to make a real impact from anywhere.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support a team of fundraising volunteers

• Assign tasks and keep projects on track

• Coordinate volunteer support for fundraising events

• Oversee planning and execution of campaigns and events

To keep everything organized and clear, we'll be using a centralized platform to communicate, assign tasks, and track progress - ensuring a smooth and consistent flow for everyone.

What We're Looking For:

• Organized, reliable, and great at communication

• Comfortable leading a team and managing multiple tasks

• Bonus: experience with events or fundraising (not required!)

If you're organized, committed, and want to make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!

Time Commitment:

• 2-5 hrs/week, depending on what's happening with lots of flexibility!

Ready to lead and make a difference? We'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Join Our Fundraising Committee!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals?

Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is seeking dedicated individuals to join our fundraising committee so we can continue to help Manitoba animals in need.

Qualifications:

• Must have access to Facebook and Facebook Messenger.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team when needed.

• Committed and dedicated to the mission of Grateful Friends Animal Rescue.

• Goal-oriented with a passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and implement creative fundraising ideas.

• Assist with planning and organizing fundraising events and campaigns.

• Utilize Facebook and Facebook Messenger to communicate with team members and supporters.

• Commit 1-3 hours per week to fundraising activities (the number of hours may vary depending on the event).

• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve fundraising goals.

If you are enthusiastic, goal-oriented, and ready to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Casual Volunteer

Are you looking for a flexible way to make a difference in the lives of animals?

Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is seeking individuals to join our team as casual volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Help out whenever you'd like, with no set time commitment required.

• Utilize Facebook and Facebook Messenger to communicate with our team and see volunteer opportunities.

• Work independently and as part of a team to support various rescue activities.

• Make a great first impression on behalf of Grateful Friends Animal Rescue.

Qualifications:

• Must have access to Facebook and Facebook Messenger.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team when needed.

• Committed and dedicated to the mission of Grateful Friends Animal Rescue.

• Willing to represent the organization in a positive manner and make a great first impression.

If you are committed, dedicated, and passionate about animal welfare, we welcome you to join our team as a casual volunteer. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

To get started, please submit a volunteer application.

As the Garden City Supply House, you will manage the storage and distribution of essential supplies such as pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, and more. Your role ensures that our foster families have the supplies they need to care for their animals, and that donations are efficiently processed.

Responsibilities:

• Store supplies including pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, etc.

• Facilitate drop-offs of donations (a drop-off bin can be provided by GFAR).

• Organize and facilitate the pick-up of supplies needed by foster families.

Qualifications:

• Access to Facebook Messenger for effective communication.

• A rodent-free area to store supplies

Benefits:

• Play a vital role in supporting our foster network.

• Opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team passionate about helping animals.

As the St Vital Supply House, you will manage the storage and distribution of essential supplies such as pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, and more. Your role ensures that our foster families have the supplies they need to care for their animals, and that donations are efficiently processed.

Responsibilities:

• Store supplies including pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, etc.

• Facilitate drop-offs of donations (a drop-off bin can be provided by GFAR).

• Organize and facilitate the pick-up of supplies needed by foster families.

Qualifications:

• Access to Facebook Messenger for effective communication.

• A rodent-free area to store supplies

Benefits:

• Play a vital role in supporting our foster network.

• Opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team passionate about helping animals.

As the St James Supply House, you will manage the storage and distribution of essential supplies such as pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, and more. Your role ensures that our foster families have the supplies they need to care for their animals, and that donations are efficiently processed.

Responsibilities:

• Store supplies including pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, etc.

• Facilitate drop-offs of donations (a drop-off bin can be provided by GFAR).

• Organize and facilitate the pick-up of supplies needed by foster families.

Qualifications:

• Access to Facebook Messenger for effective communication.

• A rodent-free area to store supplies

Benefits:

• Play a vital role in supporting our foster network.

• Opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team passionate about helping animals.

As the Transcona Supply House, you will manage the storage and distribution of essential supplies such as pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, and more. Your role ensures that our foster families have the supplies they need to care for their animals, and that donations are efficiently processed.

Responsibilities:

• Store supplies including pet food, litter, litter boxes, kennels, etc.

• Facilitate drop-offs of donations (a drop-off bin can be provided by GFAR).

• Organize and facilitate the pick-up of supplies needed by foster families.

Qualifications:

• Access to Facebook Messenger for effective communication.

• A rodent-free area to store supplies

Benefits:

• Play a vital role in supporting our foster network.

• Opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team passionate about helping animals.

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is looking for compassionate, reliable volunteers to join our amazing transport team!

As a Volunteer Driver, you’ll play a vital role in the rescue process by helping animals and supplies get where they need to go. Some of your tasks may include:

🐾 Driving animals to and from spay/neuter clinics to our partner clinic approximately 10 mins south of WPG.

🐾 Transporting animals from the airport to foster homes

🐾 Taking animals to and from adoption events

📦 Picking up and delivering supplies from donors or between supply homes and event locations

📍 Most driving is within/close to Winnipeg, with the occasional trip to Stonewall or partner communities for animal surrenders

Whether you can help once a week or once a month, every drive makes a difference.

Event & Fundraising Assistants

Love people, pets, and making a difference? Join Grateful Friends Animal Rescue as a volunteer Event/Fundraising Assistant!

We’re looking for friendly, outgoing folks to help out at in-person events and fundraisers. Tasks may include greeting guests, handling merchandise, chatting with potential adopters, and keeping things running smoothly!

✨ You’d be a great fit if you:

🐾 Enjoy working with animals and people

😊 Have strong customer service or interpersonal skills

📅 Are available Saturdays or Sundays (minimum 3-hour shifts)

✅ Can commit to helping out once a month

Events are fun, interactive, and a great way to meet like-minded animal lovers while supporting a paws-itively awesome cause!

📦 Events Supply House Needed! 📦

Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is looking for a centrally located volunteer to act as a Supply House for our event gear!

We’re looking for someone with a bit of space and a willingness to help us keep our event supplies accessible between fundraisers and adoption events.

🧺 What you’ll store:

• Storage totes filled with signs, donation boxes, “Adopt Me” vests, merchandise, kitten pens, a clothing rack, and more

• All items are organized in stackable totes—no messy piles or loose boxes!

🚗 What we need from you:

• Be located in central Winnipeg

• Available for pick up or drop off of the totes when needed for events.

This is a simple but essential way to support rescue animals without committing to regular event shifts!

💉 Volunteer Vaccinators Needed! 💉

Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is looking for reliable, compassionate volunteers to help vaccinate animals in care.

As a Vaccinator, you’ll travel to foster homes and partnering pet stores to administer vaccines. This role is essential in keeping our animals healthy and adoption-ready!

🐾 What’s involved:

• Traveling to foster homes and partner pet stores to give vaccines

• Flexible scheduling

• Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license

This is a great opportunity for vet techs, vet students, or experienced animal care volunteers looking to make a big impact on their own time.