Home Visit Volunteer

Organization Details
Organization Name: Manitoba Underdogs Rescue
Address: Winnipeg MB
Website: http://www.manitobaunderdogs.org
Organizational Description: Manitoba Underdogs Rescue is a registered charity and non-profit organization that is foster home based and we carry out our mission thanks to an incredible volunteer team.

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, care for, and ultimately seek out permanent and loving homes for Manitoba dogs. In addition to this, we partner with First Nations communities to empower responsible dog ownership and welfare through education, support, and vet services.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5719
   
Description of Duties:

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.

   
Skills Required:

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.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Remote Volunteering
Flexible Hours

2-2.5 hours per week

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Assiniboine South
- Downtown
- Elmwood
- Fort Garry
- Inkster
- Point Douglas
- River East
- River Heights
- Seven Oaks
- St. Boniface
- St. James-Assiniboia
- St. Vital
- Transcona
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Aug 1, 2025