The Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board is accepting applications for new members.

The mission of the board is to advise the board of county commissioners on the needs of local indigent veterans. Board members also work to provide temporary financial emergency assistance and co-organize local county events, including stand-downs.

Veterans with an honorable discharge are welcome to apply.

For more information and an application packet, go to www.kitsapgov.com/volunteer/boards/vets%20bd.htm, call Kitsap County Volunteer Services at 360-337-4650, or email rpirtle@co.kitsap.wa.us.