Guardian Fly Again Online Application

Guardian Fly-Again Application

Villages Honor Flight
By filling out this Application you are applying to be a Guardian with Villages Honor Flight, Inc. All Guardians fly on a first-come, first-served basis and your priority is based on when we receive your Application.
If you close this form or exit the browser, you will lose any information you have input.
Notes: Villages Honor Flight will make all Veteran/Guardian assignments. No Veteran-specific Guardian requests will be considered.

Update to Guardian maximum age extended for DC Missions. For those individuals who have previously been on a DC mission, the maximum age has now been extended to 83 years. Guardians must be healthy and fit enough to push a Veteran in a wheelchair and assist them with activities of daily living (ADL's), if needed.
Name on photo ID you'll be using on flight*

First Middle Last
If you prefer a Nickname enter it here:
(eg. Nickname such as Johnny Smith vs John Smith)
I would like to be a Guardian for:*

Flight to DC (24+ hour day)Flightless (approximately 6-hour day in The Villages)Both
If you've been on multiple Missions, position you would like to request on an upcoming Flight:

GuardianSquad Leader SQL)Bus Captain (BC)I'd prefer to be a Guardian, but will accept Squad Leader if neededOther
Your Email Address*
example@example.com
Comments or Requests for specific Mission consideration should be entered here:
MEETINGS: Time Commitment
- FREE CPR class, if not already certified (2.5 hours)
- Guardian meeting with Squad Leader prior to the Pre-flight session. (2 hours)
- Mandatory Pre-flight meeting for Veterans and Guardians to meet each other and undergo training. (3 hours)
- Group Social with those in your Squad (2.5 hours)
- One on one time with Veteran- your choice
- Flight Day (24 hours) Flightless (6 hours)
- Reunion after the flight (2.5 hours)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The role of a Guardian requires some level of physical fitness and agility. Please answer the following questions regarding your readiness. This is not intended to discourage you; rather it is to assist the leaders in building the best possible and safest experience for every Veteran on the mission. Please comment to clarify any responses.
Are you able to bend, squat or kneel multiple times throughout the day?*
Comments*
Are you able to climb 6 bus steps multiple times throughout the flight day?*
Comments*
Are you able to push or pull a wheelchair carrying a Veteran who weighs up to 250 pounds?*
Comments*
Are you able to walk at least 2 miles carrying a backpack?*
Comments*
Do you have any health considerations that may limit your ability to perform the duties as a guardian? Examples: respiratory, cardiac, or other physical limitations?*
Comments*
Are you able to remain alert and prepared to assist your veteran should he/she require it for the duration of the mission, approximately 24 hours?*
Comments*
Do you have experience as a caregiver, either professionally or personally?*
Comments*
All Guardians fly on a "first come, first served" basis. Experienced Guardians might be pulled forward to fill certain mission-critical requirements, e.g. Squad Leader.

The requirements to be a Guardian:
1. CPR - current certification is required for those flying to Washington, D.C.
2. Guardian Roles/Responsibilities signed online must be renewed each year.
3. A "Do Not Sue & Web List" form signed online must be renewed each year.
Experienced Guardian Fees:
- Experienced Guardians for DC Flights: $100 donation
- Squad Leader for DC Flights: No donation
- Flightless Guardians $50 donation
The amount of donation is reviewed annually by the VHF board and is subject to change. Villages Honor Flight, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity. All donations are tax deductible.
Upon submission of this form you will receive an autoresponse with a pdf of your form attached.

If you do not personally hear from VHF within 21 days, please contact guardian@villageshonorflight.org.
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