While many may think volunteering opportunities at the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank are confined to simpler tasks, there are unique skills-based opportunities for volunteers hoping to leverage the strengths to further the Food Bank’s mission.

Skilled-based volunteers can put their work experiences to good use by performing tasks that are critical to the Food Bank’s operations.

“Skills-based volunteering is a great opportunity for volunteers who want to help the Food Bank in their area of expertise,” said Mike Williams, director of development.

For example, someone who enjoys working on computers and data would find opportunities to work in data entry at the Food Bank, he said. Or a CPA could come in once a month and help strengthen financial controls and operations.

There are also opportunities for volunteers to go with drivers to help with loading and unloading products that assist those who are food insecure, said Carrie Harlow, COO at the Food Bank.

Someone who is involved in logistics could help come up with ideas to work better and faster, she added.

There also are opportunities for those in sales and marketing to work with sponsors and fundraising, as well as compliance and safety inspections, Williams said.

For more information, contact Trina Wilson, volunteer coordinator at the Food Bank, at trina.wilson@nwafoodbank.org.