*Goodwill VISTA* Nashua PAL Grant Specialist VISTA
Nashua PAL (Police Athletic League) has a mission to build thriving, bright, and healthy futures for youth by connecting kids, cops, and community while creating opportunities for education, activity, and leadership. Serving over 2,000 youth annually, PAL provides critical resources to children and teens living in Nashua's most underserved neighborhoods. Programs include the Nashua PAL Youth Safe Haven, a free afterschool and summer program offering mentoring, homework help, and enrichment activities; Juvenile Court Diversion, which provides restorative justice and wraparound services for youth who have committed criminal offenses; and PAL Boxing, Basketball, Football, Cheer, Cross Country, and so much more, which encourage positive peer connections, leadership development, and healthy lifestyles. Through strong community partnerships and a commitment to breaking cycles of poverty, Nashua PAL ensures that every child has access to safe spaces, supportive role models, and life-changing opportunities. Learn more at
Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA Grant Specialist at Nashua PAL will play a crucial role in expanding funding opportunities to sustain and grow vital youth programs. The Specialist will research and write grants to support PAL initiatives, maintain a grant calendar, and ensure timely reporting. They will enhance donor communications through newsletters, marketing materials, and outreach strategies while supporting fundraising efforts. Additionally, the Specialist will help document youth afterschool and summer activities, engage community partners, and strengthen PAL's financial sustainability. Their work will directly impact Nashua's most underserved youth by increasing access to mentoring, educational support, and enrichment programs.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .
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Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Team Work , Public Health , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Communications .
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