BUILT TO SERVE
We’re mobilizing military veterans, first responders, medical professionals and trained civilians to provide humanitarian relief for communities hit hardest by the pandemic. Step up and face this historic challenge with us.
DISASTER RELIEF
Team Rubicon was founded in the wake of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake and has since served survivors of over 650 disasters. We respond by conducting operations that maintain vital
community lifelines and support long-term recovery.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Combatting increased food insecurity has become one of our our key initiatives during the COVID-19 crisis. Through meal distribution and delivery operations in 140 cities, our volunteers have provided over 26.29 million pounds of food for vulnerable families and at-risk individuals.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Our emergency medical volunteers are providing care in communities with little or no access to COVID-19 testing and treatment. On a recent mission to serve the Navajo Nation, Team Rubicon medical personnel were able to see 2,572 patients.
ARE YOU WILLING TO HELP COMMUNITIES ON THEIR WORST DAYS?
THEN YOU'VE GOT A PLACE ON THE TEAM
WHAT IT MEANS TO SERVE WITH TEAM RUBICON
Jenna Brandolini
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Team Rubicon mobilizes veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. We're not on hold due to coronavirus. In fact, quite the opposite. We are adapting to face the challenge and safely marching into the chaos to help our neighbors.
"There’s a famous quote by Fred Rogers - When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’
When I was a kid, I would watch the news when bad things happened, but I didn’t want to look for the helpers. I wanted to be the helpers. It’s the driving force behind my career as a nurse and it’s a big part of the reason I joined Team Rubicon."
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Complete online training
- If you're healthy and not at risk for transmitting the virus, tell us what dates you're available to deploy
- Grab your go bag and head to the field
- Deploy via airline or car*
- Join ongoing COVID-19 response operations - food and essential items delivery, planning and logistics support for shelters, and emergency medical care
- Participate in safe individual acts of service to help your neighbors and loved ones in your community
Mobilization
On the Ground
Demobilization
- Head home via airline or car*
- Stay connected with Team Rubicon members in your area
- Standby to help other communities affected by disaster and humanitarian crises
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO VOLUNTEER WITH TEAM RUBICON?
The safety of our members and the communities in which they serve is paramount. After you register, you'll need to knock out a few simple online training and admin tasks.
A background check ensures all volunteers and affected communities are safe.
Fill in your Emergency Contact Info, Certifications, and any additional skills.
TEAM RUBICON IS BUILT TO SERVE.
ARE YOU?
"When I showed up, I expected nothing in return – I just wanted to serve others. But Team Rubicon leaders inspired me to be a better version of myself and continue to shape my values and character.
I will remember that feel-good moment when we finished helping a homeowner clean out the home they thought was unrecoverable. I may have showed up for this experience, but in truth, Team Rubicon showed up for me."
John Nagib
Navy Veteran
Stokely Samuel
Air Force Veteran
"I got involved with Team Rubicon after almost 26 years in the U.S. Air Force. The way I look at it is the American taxpayers already paid me. They paid for my training, for me to develop these skills and knowledge.
Now I’m repaying that debt to the taxpayers for my almost 26 years of active duty by helping in times of need. It’s an honor for me to serve my fellow citizens once again as a member of Team Rubicon."
