Information for Volunteers

About the South East Cyber Resilience Centre

The centre is a police led partnership working with academia and businesses to help organisations improve their cyber resilience, supporting organisations in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.

Combining the expertise of police officers with emerging cyber talent, the centre supports small businesses, SMEs, supply chain organisations, and charities in defending against cyber crime.

Organisations that use email, social media, websites, computers, servers, or any internet-enabled devices, will benefit from the free support.

We recruit over 70 cyber security undergraduates each year from over 45 universities, giving them real world experience, while helping organisations that may not have the resources, to access commercial cyber security providers.

Through this programme, we deliver 10 safeguarding services designed to help organisations stay safer from fraud and cyber crime, whilst also giving students a strong foundation for their future careers.

Watch our short video for a quick introduction to what we do.

Volunteer Support Opportunity

We’re looking for volunteers to help promote this free public service by visiting local businesses, charities, and organisations, raising awareness of the centre and encouraging them to join.

What Skills Are Needed?

✅ This volunteer role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people and making a difference in their community.

✅ You’ll need to be confident speaking to others face-to-face, able to explain things clearly, and comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to help someone complete a simple online form.

✅ Being organised, approachable, and professional is essential, as you’ll be representing a police-led initiative.

✅ While no technical knowledge is required, an interest in cyber security or community safety is a bonus.

✅ Full resources and guidance will be provided to support you in the role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Familiarise yourself with the centre brochure and flyer, print a copy of each as a good reference.
Choose a local area e.g. retail high street, science park, industrial estate, or coworking hub like Basepoint or Regus.
Spend a few hours visiting all the premises, speaking to the person responsible for IT or operations.
Introduce the centre and encourage joining – it only takes a few minutes per organisation.
Ask for a business card if easier and add at a later stage.

Suggested Introduction Script

"Hi, I’m a volunteer with the Police Cyber Resilience Centre.

I’m here today to raise awareness of cyber threats affecting local organisations, including ransomware, data breaches, and account takeovers, which are some of the most reported crimes at the moment.

To help prevent these crimes, the Home Office and Police launched Cyber Resilience Centres across the UK.

This is a free public service that gives practical tools, guidance, and support to protect your data, finances, and reputation.

It only takes a minute to join - may I show you how?"

Helping Someone Join

Guide people to join by asking them to visit: www.secrc.police.uk/join

Alternatively, help them join using your own smartphone or tablet.

They’ll be asked to fill out this straightforward form, with the following details:

First and last name
Email address
Phone number Optional
Organisation name
Sector Select from a dropdown menu
Organisation size Select from a dropdown menu
How did you hear about us? Select volunteer e.g. NHW
Campaign code? Enter volunteer ID number if available
Additional notes Enter if any
Tick Police Cyber Alarm box if they’d like to receive alerts about suspicious activity on their network which is a free public service.

PRESS SUBMIT

What Happens Next?

Once submitted, the organisation will begin receiving helpful emails from a police email address enquiries@secrc.police.uk providing access to useful resources, which they can explore at their own pace.

If you’re unable to complete the form right away, jot down their details and submit later when you're back home.

After your activity

✅ Please complete this short form to upload your activity which enables us to track the areas completed and provide updates back to you.

Why This Matters?

This helps a local business or charity start their journey from an unknown cyber security status, towards achieving Cyber Essentials, a government backed standard proven to reduce cyber insurance claims by 92%.

Together, we can make a real difference, raising awareness, improving resilience, and reducing the impact of fraud and cyber crime in our communities.

Any problems, please reach out to us at enquiries@secrc.police.uk and one of the team will get in touch.

Thank you for your time and commitment.

Last updated 11/7/25