Guardian Application Form

​A Guardian serves as a trained, traveling companion to our Honor Flight veterans and are essential to the success of every Honor Flight. Without these patriotic volunteers we would not be able to carry out the dreams of so many veterans, enabling them to see the memorials built in their honor. We welcome you and thank you for your interest in giving back to those who risked their lives for our nation.

PLEASE READ THIS BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT YOUR APPLICATION

Dear Guardian Candidate:
 
Thank you for your interest in giving back by helping veterans visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices through Honor Flight.  Before you complete your application, there are a few things we would like you to know:

• Southeast Florida Honor Flight (SEFHF) is an all-volunteer organization.  We receive hundreds of emails and phone calls each month.  We do our best to respond to each of them in a timely manner; however, please understand we have limited manpower.  If you contact us, expect some delay in our response. You should receive an email confirming receipt of your application.  If you want to check your status, please email guardians@honorflightsefl.org.

 

•  The #1 priority of each trip is the safety of our veterans and everyone else onboard.  Guardians are an integral part of our operation and are selected by our flight team based on the following criteria:  Minimum age 18.  Maximum age 70.  (Exceptions must be approved by the Board of Directors.)  You must be able to push 250 lbs. one mile. You must attend the three-hour Guardian Training, normally held the Saturday morning two weeks prior to each flight. First priority is given to guardians with medical training, active duty or retired military personnel and to eligible family members meeting the above criteria.

 

• The Guardian Application should be completed no later than 10 weeks prior to preferred flight date.  The guardian coordinator selects guardians about ten weeks prior to a flight. Once selected for a flight, you will be contacted by the guardian coordinator.

 

• Guardian Training: Our typical year consists of two flying seasons--two flights in the spring and two flights in the fall. If you are a guardian on two flights in the same season, you must attend the first Guardian Training of the season; however, it is recommended that you attend both as there are always changes. If you are only flying on one of the two flights that season you must attend Guardian Training for that flight. Guardian Training is normally held two weeks prior to a flight. If you live out of state, please contact us.

 

• The guardian donation is $400 per flight, which covers the guardian’s flight, meals, t-shirt, hat and bag.  Guardian donation is payable online at https://www.honorflightsefl.org/guardian-payment.html or by mail.  Please do not pay until contacted by the guardian coordinator confirming your place on a flight. Payment must be made after your confirmation phone call and prior to your Guardian Training date.

 

• Please check this website and Facebook Page www.facebook.com/honorflight for current communications, as well as guardian-specific information via email.

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