Volunteer Attorney or Legal Advisor - Preventative Search and Rescue Initiative Inc.

Preventative Search and Rescue Initiative Inc. (PSAR Initiative) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on preventing injuries and deaths in the outdoors and conservation through education, engagement, and community programs. We are assembling a volunteer legal team to provide pro bono guidance on a wide range of matters affecting a growing outdoor safety organization.

We are seeking attorneys who can advise on issues such as:

• Federal and state nonprofit compliance and governance
• Freedom of Information / Freedom of Information Law (FOIA / FOIL) requests to public agencies
• Public-lands and access questions related to trail work and outdoor education
• Drafting or reviewing cease-and-desist or demand letters when PSAR or its volunteers are harassed or falsely restricted from lawful activity on public land
• Risk management and liability for volunteers and field activities
• Contracts, waivers, and partnership agreements
• General counsel and nonprofit advisory support

Who you are

• Licensed attorney or experienced legal professional (any U.S. state)
• Background in nonprofit, environmental, municipal, or public-interest law is helpful but not required
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with non-lawyers
• Willing to donate a few hours per month and join a small, growing team of advisors

Commitment

• Remote volunteer role
• Flexible schedule, estimated 2–6 hours per month depending on projects
• Communication primarily by email or Zoom

Why join

• Use your legal expertise to support outdoor safety, public access, and responsible land use
• Help shape the legal infrastructure of a national 501(c)(3) from the ground up
• Gain meaningful pro bono experience and public recognition for community service

To apply

• Send a short note describing your background and areas of legal expertise
• Please include your state(s) of licensure and preferred contact information