Volunteer Opportunities
The Members of JEFA over the years, have generously given back to the community by volunteering their time and talent to Non-profit organization, flying events, Hospitals, and Charities.
Here are the 2018 Volunteer Opportunities for all JEFA members;
EAA Young Eagles
The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 – 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.
JEFA participates in Young Eagle events with EAA Chapter 301. KAPA 3rd Saturday of each month and KFTG 4th Saturday of each month from January to November. To learn more about this program, & how to volunteer please use the contact form on the home page.
Challenge Air builds self-esteem and confidence of children and youth with specials needs, through the experience of flight.
Since 1993, Challenge Air has enriched the lives of children and youth with special needs through its unique aviation programs. Challenge Air’s mission reflects the life-changing impact the flight experience has on children, families, donors, sponsors and communities as a whole.
The Challenge Air event for 2020 will held on September 12, 2020. To learn more about this program, and how to volunteer go to Challenge Air’s website at www.challengeair.com or contact Tom Letts at Thomas.letts@boeing.com .
CraigFlight provides an opportunity to those patients going through rehabilitation at Craig Hospital for SCI (Spinal Cord Injury ) & TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury ) to experience the exhilaration of flight. JEFA along with Craig Hospital volunteers have teamed up to provide this experience to patients at Craig Hospital. CraigFlight normally starts in April every year ( weather permitting ) and finishes with the last flight in October.
2020 Schedule
KAPA Jet Center West Saturday, April 11
KAPA Jet Center West Saturday, June 6
KAPA Jet Center West Saturday, August 1
KAPA Jet Center West Saturday, October 10
To learn more about this program, & how to volunteer as a pilot or ground personnel contact Tom Letts at Thomas.letts@boeing.com