South Willamette Valley Honor Flight
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South Willamette Valley Honor Flight

honors United States Military Veterans by escorting them to Washington DC to see their memorials and monuments at NO COST TO THEM!

As a Guardian, you play a significant role in ensuring a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience for your veteran. Thank you for your commitment!

Guardian Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must apply and be approved by the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight Volunteer Team
  • Must complete Guardian training before submitting this application
  • Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID
  • A Medical Certificate of Fitness for Air Travel & Guardian Duties (signed by physician) will be required once your trip is confirmed
  • A tax-deductible donation of $1,500 is required ($250 non-refundable deposit due with application)

Documents can be uploaded with this form or emailed separately to [email protected]

Personal Information

As it appears on your government-issued photo ID.

Veteran Status & Requested Veteran

Select all that apply.

If you would like to travel as the Guardian for a specific veteran, provide their name below. Note: guardians must be a non-spouse/partner.

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Physical & Medical

Emergency Contact

Guardian Fitness & Readiness

Guardian Requirements

Accurate information in this section allows our Leadership and Medical Teams to assess fitness to perform Guardian duties. As a Guardian, your duties will include the responsibilities listed below.

I confirm that I am able to: *

List any medical conditions, physical disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or restrictions that would limit your ability to fulfill Guardian duties. Enter "none" if not applicable.

Training, Documents & Agreement

Document Uploads

Documents are required before trip approval but do not need to be uploaded now. You may also email them to [email protected]

Images, PDF, or Word. Max 10MB.

Medical Certificate of Fitness

Not required at this time. A signed medical certificate will be requested once your trip is confirmed.

Guardian Donation

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 $250 is due with this application.
  • The balance is due prior to the flight.

Payment instructions will be provided after your application is reviewed.

Indemnity Agreement

Please review and sign by checking the box below.

Indemnity Agreement

Photographs/videos are used to memorialize Honor Flight events. My image may appear in a public forum to promote or advance the work of South Willamette Valley Honor Flight (Organization). I hereby release media and South Willamette Valley Honor Flight from all claims and liability relating to said images. I hereby give permission for my image, captured during Honor Flight activities, to be used solely for the purpose of Honor Flight promotional materials and publications, and waive any rights, compensation, or ownership thereto.

I am voluntarily participating in various activities of South Willamette Valley Honor Flight including flying on a commercial airline. I understand that South Willamette Valley Honor Flight does NOT provide medical care. I understand that medical insurance is my responsibility. I understand that South Willamette Valley Honor Flight does not provide medical or trip insurance. I accept all risks associated with travel and other Honor Flight activities and will not hold South Willamette Valley Honor Flight responsible for destruction, loss, damage, or injury (to include death) to my person or property which may occur from any cause whatsoever as a result of my participation in the activities of South Willamette Valley Honor Flight or the Honor Flight Network.

I further understand that South Willamette Valley Honor Flight includes any members, officers, directors, volunteers, affiliated business entities and their shareholders, and assigns thereof.

I will follow all written, video, and verbal rules and directions provided by South Willamette Valley Honor Flight leadership. I also agree to hold South Willamette Valley Honor Flight parties not liable for libel, defamation, or slander. If South Willamette Valley Honor Flight leadership believes, in their sole discretion, that I am not following rules and direction, that I am not representing the Organization with excellence, have been dishonest, committed fraud, or that I am behaving in an unsafe, inappropriate, or dangerous way, I will be expelled from the flight or activity and may be sent home immediately. South Willamette Valley Honor Flight will not tolerate sexual harassment, aggressive verbal or physical behavior, or expression of political views or beliefs. South Willamette Valley Honor Flight reserves the right to deny any application.

I will conduct myself in an honorable way during the entire flight.

I will treat fellow veterans, volunteers, and affiliated business entities/partners with professionalism, dignity, respect, and compassion.

I have answered each question on this application with honesty and integrity.

This Indemnity Agreement releases South Willamette Valley Honor Flight from any liability, waives all claims against the Organization, and agrees to indemnify the Organization from liability in certain circumstances. Read carefully and make sure you fully understand and agree to each of the terms of this Indemnity Agreement before signing.