• Board Member Application

  • Your lived experience is exactly what we need.

    Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is looking for client-eligible community members to join our Board of Directors, people who understand the challenges facing those who need legal help and can’t afford it.

    To qualify as a client-eligible board member, your household income must be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Once appointed, you can continue serving on the Board even if your financial circumstances improve. Click here to view the 2026 Poverty Guidelines.

  • Real leadership. Real impact.

    What board members do:

    Set and protect the organization's mission and vision

    Oversee fiscal operations and resources

    Shape policy development and implementation

    Develop resources to sustain the organization's goals

    Ensure strong leadership and management are

    in place

    Meet regularly to review operations and progress

  • Who should apply:

    • Your household income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty level
    • You live in the communities FRLS serves
    • You care about equal access to justice for low-income Floridians
    • You're willing to attend regular board meetings and participate actively in at least one committee of the Board

  • Ready to make a difference?

    Applications are open. Reach out to learn more about Board service at FRLS. We'd love to hear from you.

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