Volunteer Opportunities

Kitsap Legal Aid Services (KLAS) is a legal aid organization, providing free-legal services to low-income residents of Kitsap County. KLAS was formed in 1989 and became a 501(c)3 organization in 2002. KLAS offices are located in downtown Bremerton. Currently, KLAS has 7 full-time employees and an approximately $600,000 annual budget. In 2023, KLAS provided free legal services to 619 individuals, and provided outreach and legal information to many more.

KLAS provides Eviction Defense services to low-income tenants using two staff attorneys and contract attorneys. Volunteer attorneys in the community provide free legal services through the Volunteer Lawyer Program and provide brief services in legal areas related to families, employment, debt, estate planning, guardianships, etc.

KLAS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which meets on the third Wednesday of the month by Zoom for approximately 1.5 hours. In addition, Board members serve on committees and meet as needed, typically by Zoom. Board members are expected to attend 75% of all Board meetings.

KLAS is looking for new Board members to serve three (3) year terms, and have an interest in legal aid, access to justice, and/or nonprofit management.

If you want additional information, please send your questions to [email protected].

To apply for a seat on the Kitsap Legal Aid Services’ Board of Directors, please complete the attached application and email it to [email protected] by October 31. Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted by a current Board member. Elections for new Board members will take place during the December Board meeting. New Board member terms begin on January 1.

Click HERE to apply!