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Share your expertise and help close the cybersecurity skills gap

50+ Active Volunteers
500+ Students Impacted
30+ Organizations Secured
1,200+ Volunteer Hours

Why Volunteer With The sIQurity Foundation?

Our mission-driven work requires expertise, passion, and dedication from cybersecurity professionals who believe in building pathways for underserved communities. Your knowledge can change lives. From traditional volunteering to our intensive intern/shadow program, we offer opportunities for professionals at every career stage.

The Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Opportunities

We offer diverse roles for cybersecurity professionals at all career stages. Find the right fit for your expertise and availability.

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Student Mentor

2-4 hours/month

Guide middle and high school students through their cybersecurity learning journey. Provide career advice, answer technical questions, and inspire the next generation of security professionals.

You'll help with:

  • One-on-one or small group mentorship sessions
  • Career pathway guidance and certification planning
  • Resume reviews and interview preparation
  • Real-world cybersecurity stories and insights
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Curriculum Developer

5-10 hours/month

Help design and refine our K-12 cybersecurity curriculum. Create hands-on activities, write learning modules, and ensure content stays current with industry trends.

You'll help with:

  • Writing lesson plans and activity guides
  • Developing hands-on lab exercises
  • Creating assessment rubrics and competency frameworks
  • Reviewing and updating existing content
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Workshop Facilitator

3-6 hours/event

Lead interactive cybersecurity workshops for students, educators, or community members. Share your expertise on topics like phishing, password security, or career pathways.

You'll help with:

  • Presenting technical topics in accessible ways
  • Facilitating hands-on demonstrations and activities
  • Answering participant questions
  • Adapting content for different audiences
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MSSP Operations Support

4-8 hours/month

Support our MSSP-lite services for nonprofits and community organizations. Help with security assessments, monitoring, incident response, or technical documentation.

You'll help with:

  • Vulnerability scanning and assessment reviews
  • Security monitoring and alert triage
  • Writing security documentation and runbooks
  • Client education and best practices guidance
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Technical Reviewer

2-4 hours/month

Review curriculum content, blog posts, and educational materials for technical accuracy. Ensure our content meets industry standards and best practices.

You'll help with:

  • Reviewing lesson plans for technical accuracy
  • Fact-checking cybersecurity content
  • Providing expert feedback on materials
  • Suggesting improvements and updates
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Board Member / Advisor

3-5 hours/month

Join our Board of Directors or Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance, leverage your network, and help shape The sIQurity Foundation's long-term direction and growth.

You'll help with:

  • Strategic planning and organizational direction
  • Fundraising and partnership development
  • Industry connections and networking
  • Governance and oversight
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Intern/Shadow Program

10-20 hours/month β€’ NDA Required

Get hands-on experience by shadowing cybersecurity experts on real client engagements. Work alongside professionals on penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, patch remediation, and policy development.

You'll learn:

  • Real-world penetration testing methodologies
  • Vulnerability assessment and remediation workflows
  • Security policy development and GRC practices
  • Client communication and reporting best practices
⚠️ Requirements: NDA signature required. Background check may be required for direct client engagement.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Here's what makes a great The sIQurity Foundation volunteer.

Experience & Skills

Cybersecurity professionals with industry certifications (Security+, CISSP, CEH, etc.) or practical experience in any security domainβ€”red team, blue team, GRC, cloud security, AppSec, or beyond.

Educators and trainers who understand how to break down complex concepts for diverse audiences, especially those new to cybersecurity.

IT professionals with adjacent skills in networking, systems administration, or software development who want to contribute to security education.

Values & Mindset

Mission-driven: You believe in expanding access to cybersecurity careers for underserved communities and closing the industry's diversity and skills gaps.

Patient and approachable: You can explain technical concepts clearly and meet people where they are, whether they're 5th graders or nonprofit staff.

Committed to equity: You understand that systemic barriers prevent many talented individuals from entering cybersecurity, and you want to help remove those barriers.

How to Get Started

Ready to make an impact? Here's how to join our volunteer team.

Application Process

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Questions?

Not sure which role is right for you? Want to discuss custom volunteer arrangements? Email us at info@siqurity.org or use our contact form. We're happy to find the right fit for your skills and availability.