Behavior is Language
The data tells us that almost a quarter of Maine’s children have experienced trauma in the form of abuse, neglect or household dysfunction. Their behavior is a manifestation of that trauma. These children–our future–need YOUR support to develop resilience and lead more successful and fulfilling lives. Volunteer with First4 to serve in a childcare or preschool program providing support and structure to disadvantaged children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in central Maine and change a child’s life.
“Nine times out of ten, the story behind the misbehavior won’t make you angry; it will break your heart.”
—Annette Breaux, renowned author and speaker
As a First4 AmeriCorps member you will:
- provide direct support to disadvantaged children within classrooms.
- increase staff capacity to deliver high quality curriculum.
- garner a better understanding of trauma-informed teaching in order to boost resiliency and reduce overall toxic stress.
- receive training to support the social-emotional development in children.
- collaborate with other First4 members as well as Educare Central Maine and KVCAP staff.
- connect with Central Maine communities.
- support the recruitment and training of future volunteers.
- join a team of like-minded people eager to impact children’s futures.
For your service you will receive:
- a living allowance paid bi-weekly and subject to taxes based on your term of service.
- health care coverage.
- eligibility for child care assistance.
- eligibility for loan forbearance.
- Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service to be used for college tuition or student loan payments.
- professional development training.
Volunteer with us!
Interested in joining us for the 2021-2022 school year? Fill in the form below and we’ll send you an email with more details within 24 hours. Don’t see an email? Check your spam folder!
KVCAP–and therefore First4 AmeriCorps–does not discriminate against any applicant, employee, or volunteer on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation or veteran’s status, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.