Who are we?

Cybersafe Scotland is an Aberdeen based social enterprise working to protect children online. Our current focus is reducing online abuse and harassment. Cybersafe works with schools, including classroom-based sessions working directly with children, as well as work with school staff, parents and carers.  
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Why do we need volunteers?

During the school year from August 2024-June 2025 we have a programme of work in school including lessons delivered to classes P5 - P7. All these sessions are delivered by Cybersafe Scotland staff but we are look for volunteers to support their delivery, bringing extra support for the learners, and joy and care in keeping with our mission.

Main tasks

• Assist Cybersafe staff in classroom sessions:
• Setting up for lessons  
• Distributing handouts  
• Helping with practical demonstrations  
• Encouraging pupils in small group or individual work  
• Tidying up after lesson  
• Bringing joy  

Time

Lessons will take place within school hours between 0900-1500 Monday to Friday. The classroom based sessions are about 1 hour for each class including set up and tidy up time but multiple lessons will be delivered in a school in any one day. The more lessons a volunteer can commit to the better as you will learn valuable knowledge and skills through each lesson. However as a minimum volunteers must be able to offer 21 hours, split over half day periods of 3 hours. Please indicate availability when applying.  

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required, however volunteers will have to successfully apply for a PVG certificate for working with children. An interest in working with children and young people and demonstrable experience in doing so will be required. An interest in the online world and knowledge and awareness of apps and games will be an advantage though this is not essential.  

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to help and all volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more information and to apply please email info@cybersafescotland.org