We need help! And, there are numerous opportunities within the Walton County Snowbirds. Below are a list of the various activities and events already organized. If you are interested in helping in a particular area please call the contact indicated. In addition, there are opportunities within the Destin community itself. More information will be posted here as it is received.

WALTON COUNTY RECYCLES

CURBSIDE/DUMPSTER PICKUP USING BLUE BAGS

Walton County will pickup recyclables at curbside or in dumpsters along with regular trash when blue bags are used. They request that newspapers be bagged separately to keep them dry.

These bags are available free of charge at the Tourist Development Center on the corner of 98 and 331.

You may notice that these blue bags will be placed in the same truck as regular trash; however, at the landfill the sorters will place the blue bags in the appropriate place for recycling

These blue bags are being distributed at the Walton County Snowbird Registrations by the GREEN THUMB GARDEN CLUB.

Habitat Worksite (for working on the Habitat home)

Contact: Sandy Smith, Executive Director...Habitat for Humanity of Walton County

Phone: 835-0067

Email: sandy@waltoncountyhabitat.org

Habitat ReStore (thrift store)

Contact: Gina Brooks

Phone: 880-6108

Email: gina@waltoncountyhabitat.org

Walton County Habitat for Humanity is very active in this area and could use the help of able bodied men and women on their house building projects. Lend a helping hand to a worthy cause, caring for others. For more information contact Heather Brookshire, Volunteer Relations Chairman on her cell phone, 850-855-6178.

Heritage Museum Calling Snowbird Volunteers

Calling all snowbirds! Make this season on the Emerald Coast a memorable one and volunteer at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. Use your talent, skill and creativity to benefit the community and help preserve local history. Volunteer and gain knowledge, develop new skills, contribute to the cultural and educational life of residents and visitors.

Training is available in all areas of museum operations including tours, historical research, archives, data entry, the Heritage Museum Shop & Bookstore, special events and more.

The Heritage Museum is located at 115 Westview Avenue in Valparaiso. For more information, call (850) 678-2615 or visit the website at www.heritage-museum.org. Museum hours are Tuesday- Saturday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.