Guardians are essential to the success of the Honor Flight Program. Without these volunteers we would not be able to carry out the dreams of so many WW II veterans, enabling them to see the memorials built in their honor. Typically during our trips, we divide the veterans into groups of eight and assign three guardians to each group. If a Veteran is using a wheelchair for the day, he or she will have a guardian to assist throughout the day. Once the veterans start to arrive, guardians will ensure boarding passes and IDs are available, distribute Honor Flight tee shirts, get the veterans through security and to the gate, assist in boarding, etc.

 

From the moment the veterans are in our hands until the point we return them to their loved ones in the evening, guardians will be asked to treat these heroes as if they are family and ensure that every veteran has a safe, memorable, and rewarding experience.

Guardians are volunteers and pay their own expenses: $260.

 

Click here to open and print the Guardian Application and submit via US Postal Service please. If you have any other questions about becoming a Guardian, please contact us at (631)702-2423 or e-mail vbennett@southamptontownny.gov

Applications can also be picked up in the Human Services Office, Southampton Town Hall, 116 Hampton Road in Southampton.