Our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand. Everyone has something special to offer . . . including you. Learn how you make make a difference in our community

• Shelter Team Members - (Red Cross)
  Take disaster training and help prepare shelters for large-scale events; work in the shelters helping others displaced from their homes.
  
  Contact the Red Cross of Fort Walton Beach at (850)314-0316 for more Information on becoming a Shelter Team Member.
  
  
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is an official emergency preparedness program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  
  Contact Okaloosa County Emergency Management at (850) 651-7150 with your questions for more information on becoming part of the Community Emergency Response Team.
  
  
• Trauma Intervention Programs
  Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) is a national voluntary non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that those who are emotionally traumatized in emergency situations receive the assistance they need. (850) 934-6654
  
  
• Public Information Hotline
  This Volunteer effort is only available to employees of Okaloosa County.