Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is looking for a dedicated volunteer to help our adoptable animals find their forever homes! As an Adoption Listings Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in showcasing our animals on platforms like Kijiji and Petfinder.

What You Will Do:

• Post animals that are available for adoption.

• Update listings once animals are adopted.

• Edit or delete posts once a day or as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must have Facebook & Instagram accounts.

• Reliable and detail-oriented.

• Passion for animal rescue and helping pets find loving homes.

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

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Do you love animals and have a knack for social media? Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is searching for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to help amplify our mission and connect animals with their forever homes!

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with the rescue’s founder to develop and execute a social media strategy.

• Create and schedule engaging posts on Facebook and Instagram.

• Highlight adoptable animals and share heartwarming success stories.

• Promote fundraising events and volunteer opportunities.

• Engage with our online community by responding to comments and messages.

• Stay up to date on trends to expand our reach!

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with social media platforms (Buffer is a plus!)

• Strong communication and content creation skills.

• Passion for animal welfare.

• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to commit 2-4 hours per week.

• Active Facebook & Instagram accounts required.

If you’re ready to use your skills to make a difference for rescue animals, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about animal welfare? We are looking for a Spay/Neuter Clinic Assistant Volunteer to support our clinic operations. In this role, you’ll assist with patient confirmations, manage paperwork, and ensure our database is up-to-date, helping animals receive the care they need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the clinic head with confirming patient appointments.

• Ensure payments are received to secure patient spots.

• Help with clinic-related paperwork and documentation.

• Update the rescue’s database after each clinic to maintain accurate records.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication skills for interacting with clinic staff and rescue team members.

• Basic computer skills for database updates and record management.

• Must have an active Facebook account for team communication.

• Passion for animal welfare and a commitment to helping animals in need.

Commitment:

• Minimum of one day per week.

To apply, please submit a volunteer application!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about animal welfare? We’re looking for a dedicated Reference Checker Volunteer to help ensure our animals are placed in safe, loving homes. By reaching out to personal and professional references provided by adoption applicants, you’ll play a vital role in our mission to find the best possible matches for the animals in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contact References: Reach out to personal and professional references provided by adoption applicants.

• Gather Insights: Ask questions about the applicant’s pet experience, lifestyle, and ability to provide a stable, loving home.

• Maintain Professionalism: Handle reference checks with confidentiality and respect.

• Document Findings: Record responses accurately and summarize them for the adoption team.

• Flag Concerns: Communicate any concerns or red flags to the adoption team to ensure the best match for the animal.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and comfort with making phone calls.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to maintain accurate records.

• Professional, respectful, and empathetic in all interactions.

• Passion for animal welfare or prior knowledge about pet care is a bonus.

Commitment:

• This is a casual volunteer position.

• New volunteers are encouraged to contact references for at least one application per week.

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.

Vaccine Team Member

Are you passionate about the health and well-being of animals?

Grateful Friends Animal Rescue is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Vaccine Team as volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Administer booster vaccines to cats and dogs in our foster care program.

• Commit 1-3 hours per week, with flexibility depending on the number of fosters needing vaccinations.

• Utilize Facebook and Facebook Messenger to communicate with our team.

• Build positive relationships with fosters.

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.

• Comfortable giving booster vaccines to cats and dogs (experience preferred but willing to train if needed).

• Must reside on the west side of Winnipeg (St. James, Crestview, Charleswood).

If you are committed, dedicated, and passionate about animal welfare, we invite you to join our Vaccine Team and help ensure the health and happiness of our foster animals.

To apply, 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.