VLA Seeks Volunteer Members for Board of Trustees

Vermont Legal Aid presently has five Board of Trustees openings:

• 2 Attorney Member vacancies
• 2 Community Member vacancies
• 1 Client Member Vacancy

To be eligible for the Attorney Member vacancy, a candidate must be:

1. a legal Vermont resident;
2. admitted to practice law in Vermont (and in good standing);
3. appointed by the Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association; and
4. experienced in finances, if possible.

To be eligible for the Community Member vacancy, a candidate must be:

1. a legal Vermont resident;
2. understand the needs of low-income Vermonters; and
3. represent an underserved community, if possible.

To be eligible for the Client Member vacancy, a candidate must be:

1. a legal Vermont resident;
2. eligible to be a VLA client (with income below 200% of the federal poverty level, or $49,720 for a family of 3); and
3. represent an underserved community, if possible.

To apply to join the VLA Board of Trustees, please send your resume (not required for Client Trustee applicants) and a statement of interest (including details regarding meeting the above requirements and your reasons for wanting to join the VLA Board of Trustees) to jeshockley@vtlegalaid.org by Friday, December 9, 2023.

We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goals of social justice and individual rights.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-and-harassment-free workplace. Please see our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. The Vermont Legal Aid Board meets four times a year (March, June, September and December), and is made up of dedicated members who volunteer their time and voices in forwarding our mission.