Honor Our Veterans at the End of Life

Hope Honor Guard volunteers are the heart of the Hope VALOR program - helping honor and recognize each veteran as they complete life's closing chapter.

Honor Guard volunteers visit families in their own homes, in skilled nursing or assisted living facilities, or in Hope Care Centers. Assignments vary throughout Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. Volunteers are able to choose the locations, dates, and times that work with their preferences and schedule.

The number of ceremonies volunteers attend may vary depending on availability and willingness to travel. Members of the Hope Honor Guard may also choose to assist with health fairs, special events, flag raising or flag retiring ceremonies, and more. Some may want to help with the Veterans History Project to document stories and recollections of our nation's heroes.

To begin, prospective volunteers must:

• Submit a Hope volunteer application
• Attend an orientation class (held throughout the year)
• Have a TB test and Level 2 background check (100% paid by Hope)
• Complete additional training specific to the VALOR program

Please note, you must be at least 14 years old to volunteer. If you have recently lost a loved one, we recommend you wait at least one year before applying to join us.