We welcome all capable and willing women and men over the age of 18 to join our team.

Join

Apply.

Train.

Deploy.

Trained.

Equipped.

Ready to Serve.

Who Can Volunteer?

We believe that everyone has something to offer when it comes to being a part of our team and serving communities impacted by disaster. Minuteman Disaster Response welcomes all capable and willing men and women over the age of 18 to join the team and get started right away in training to be able to safely and effectively deploy on our next mission.

Does this sound like you?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations affected by natural disasters, but want to do so in an organized, responsible and effective way?

Minuteman Disaster Response will give you the skills and training necessary to respond to disasters and offer support to those who need it most. When the call comes, you’ll be trained, equipped, and ready to serve.

What do our volunteer teams do?

We monitor weather nationwide through trusted meteorological partners to anticipate areas of need and stage response appropriately – supporting timely deployment decisions across multiple regions.

As soon as it is safe, a recon team will be dispatched to assess the damage and find the best way we can serve those impacted.

Vegetative & Debris Removal
Chainsaw and CTL Operations
MDR focuses on chainsaw and compact track loader operations to address immediate access and safety challenges following a disaster. These capabilities reduce hazards, restore access, and support professional response efforts operating in complex conditions.

Muck Operations
Flood Recovery

MDR concentrates on muck operations following floods, where trained teams remove damaged materials, limit secondary mold risk, and prepare structures for recovery without adding financial burden to affected families.

What is basic training?

Orientation for volunteer onboarding is a 30-minute online training designed to prepare volunteers to serve when the next deployment call comes. It provides an overview of Minuteman Disaster Response history and culture, safety in disaster areas, basic command structure, the volunteer call-out process, what to expect on deployment, and the psychological effects of disaster.

How do I Join?

When someone joins the MDR team they can be certain that we will take care of making sure they have all the training and resources they need to deploy safely.  For those joining our team, we commit the following:

    • Provide excellent training
    • Provide the right equipment to get the job done
    • When deployed:
      • Ensure that there is work to be done
      • Provide a semi-private place to sleep
      • Arrange for ground transportation
      • Supply three meals a day
      • Restroom and shower

We strive to make sure that your experience with our organization is top-notch and that you are notified when the time comes to deploy and serve a community in need.  If this is the right organization for you, all you need to do is complete a volunteer application. 

I couldn't have paid them enough money to do what they did. Because they came in and loved on families in our community by serving them. If I could say anything about Minuteman, it's that they know what it means to love your neighbor as yourself.  
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Cameron Veasey, Pastor

Drop your pride and accept the help, because sometimes it's hard to admit you need it.  But we did, and Minuteman stepped up to serve me and my family.   Watch Full Testimonial

Bryan Gary, Firefighter

I can not begin to express how greatly we appreciate all of your hard-work, dedication and professionalism in helping the families devastated by these storms as well as your support to all emergency personnel.

Jared Cooper, Fire Chief

When I think about Minuteman, I think about volunteers and the folks who are giving of their time, above and beyond what they’re already putting in at their place of employment, at their churches, and what they’re putting in with their families. They want to give back into the community and help people win need in times of disaster.

MDR Member

As Emergency Director, it was a Godsend for them to be there and help us. My thanks go out to Minuteman. They found a county that was in need and made a positive impact in our lives. Thank you and your group for being here when the County Residents needed you the most. (Refugio County)

Bob Blaschke

As I investigated Minuteman and experienced the passion and commitment of Matt, Paul, and the other volunteers, I knew I had to be a part of this organization. It was clear early on that by joining Minuteman I would be able to help people, and that I could push myself to learn new life skills.  The training requirements are thorough preparation for truly rendering aid and support in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. We are all blessed in so many ways and the opportunity to serve others in their hour of need is an honor and a privilege.

Jeff Jones

The Relief Team volunteer experience in Brazoria was incredible, it touched my very soul. I have always been a positive person who is thankful for the blessings in life, however this experience made me appreciate even the smallest of daily blessings. It was an honor to support our MDR efforts in Brazoria and De Kalb. We are lifetime MDR volunteers and supporters!

Wendy Knapp