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.
Volunteer Lawyer Program
Together, We Can Make Justice Accessible
Kitsap County is calling on attorneys to make a difference through pro bono civil legal aid. Too many residents face critical legal issues—like family law disputes, or access to public benefits—without the help they need. As a volunteer attorney, you can be the key to justice for low-income individuals and families who would otherwise go unrepresented.
Your skills can change lives. Whether you provide limited-scope assistance or offer brief legal advice, your time and expertise help bridge the justice gap in our community.
Volunteer with KLAS
Are you interested in supporting our work? Consider volunteering!
Apply below:
Board Of Directors Application
Deadline to apply is October 31, 2025
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 Board@KitsapLegalAid.org.
To apply for a seat on the Kitsap Legal Aid Services’ Board of Directors, please complete the attached application and email it to Board@KitsapLegalAid.org 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.