SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY HONOR FLIGHT honors the United
States Military Veteran for their service and sacrifice by escorting them to
Washington DC to see their memorials and monuments at NO COST TO THEM!
Guardians are assigned to each veteran to assist them
throughout the duration of the trip. You, as a Guardian, play a significant
role in ensuring a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience for your veteran. South Willamette Valley Honor Flight thanks you for your commitment to our veterans!
As a Guardian, your duties will include:
· Physically assist a veteran through the airport, on/off buses, at
the hotels, and during all memorial stops.
· Push a wheelchair up to 6 miles over 3 days of a person who can
weigh up to 350 pounds.
· Lift and carry luggage that weighs up to 50 pounds.
· Carry luggage for both you and your veteran
through the airport.
· Collapse, lift and stow wheelchairs under a tour bus up to 10
times per day.
· Assist your veteran in/out of bed, if necessary.
· Maintain a POSITIVE ATTITUDE and a HEART OF SERVICE for the entire
trip.
*Guardians must apply and be approved by the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight Volunteer Team.
*A tax-deductible donation of
$1,500 is required to participate as a Guardian. This covers your portion of
travel expenses.
*A non-refundable good faith deposit of this donation in the amount of $250 is due with this application; the balance is due prior to the flight.
*Guardian Training video must be completed prior to submission of Guardian Application.
*Guardians are required to provide a copy of their valid government identification with this application.
*Guardians are required to provide a Medical Certificate of Fitness for Air Travel & Guardian Duties form, signed by a physician.
*Guardians must be 18 years of age or older.
