Volunteers

The centre is a police led partnership working with academia and businesses to help organisations improve their cyber resilience.

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

This crime prevention programme delivers guidance and services designed to help SMOs, supply chain organisations, and charities in defending against cyber crime.

To enable this, we recruit numerous undergraduates every year from universities across the UK giving them real world experience, giving them a strong foundation for their future careers, whilst helping organisations that may not have the resources to access cyber security solutions.

Watch the short video for a quick introduction.

What we are looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help promote this public service by engaging with local businesses, charities, and organisations, in the areas of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.

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.

✅ 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.

What you will be doing

Review the centre's brochure and flyer to understand the objectives (printed copies available on request).
Choose a location e.g., a retail high street, science park, or coworking hub.
Spend a few hours engaging with local organisations, starting conversations with people.
Alternatively, attend a local business event and network with those present, using one of our ready-made presentations if that helps.
In both cases, take a few minutes to encourage organisations to join this public service. If they’re short on time, ask for their consent and a business card, and enter their details for them.
There is no requirement to undertake any technical assessments, or put hands on devices, the joining process addresses this.
To help understand good cyber security, join the centre, and book onto a security awareness training session.

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 funded 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 visiting: www.secrc.police.uk/join

(the blue join here button at the top of this page)

You can help them join using your own smartphone or tablet.

They will be asked to fill out this straightforward form:

First and last name
Email address
Post Code
Organisation name
Sector Select from a dropdown menu
Organisation size Select from a dropdown menu
How did you hear about us? Select volunteer
Do you have a referral code? Enter volunteer organisation/name
Additional notes Enter if any relevant
Press submit then a confirmation screen appears.

After submission they will then receive emails with useful resources.

If you’re unable to complete the form at the time, note the details and submit at a later stage.

After the activity

Let us know about your hard work here which enables us to track the areas completed and provide updates back to you.

Why this matters

This helps local organisations start their journey from unknown cyber security, to achieving Cyber Essentials, a government backed standard, proven to reduce cyber insurance claims by 92%.
Together, we can make a difference, raise awareness, improve resilience, and reduce the impact of fraud / cyber crime in our communities.