APB seeks qualified individuals to fill up to three vacancies on its volunteer Board of Directors, each for a renewable two-year term. The APB Board of Directors provides overall leadership and financial management for the organization. Regular Board meetings are held five times per year (in person or via teleconference), while the Annual General Meeting is held each October in Vancouver.

APB is particularly interested in hearing from individuals who:

• are familiar with the legal needs of low-income Vancouver Island, Kootenay or Nothern BC residents;
• have non-profit fundraising experience; 
• have demonstrated engagement in providing or facilitating pro bono legal services; and/or
• reflect the diversity of BC by way of their physical abilities, gender, ethnicity and cultural perspective.

TERM

• Two years, renewable with member approval for a maximum of three consecutive terms.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance at Board and Committee meetings;
• Organizational leadership;
• Financial oversight;
• Development and guidance of APB policies;
• Support and participation in community events;
• Fundraising and community outreach. 

TIME COMMITMENT

• Four to six hours per month. 

HOW TO APPLY

• Please email a cover letter and resume to APB President Dale Darychuk at daled[at]pocolawyers.com by October 1, 2014.