Cybersecurity Awareness Volunteer

Cyber Up is looking for enthusiastic technology professionals to help us ignite the curiosity of the youth in our community and create more informed digital citizens. You don’t need to be a teacher because we provide all the lesson plans, materials, and training. You just bring your passion for technology and your commitment to inspiring the next generation.

Lesson topics include digital citizenship, media literacy, cybercrime, cyberbullying, digital footprints, and more.

Your time and talent can spark a lifelong love of technology. By volunteering with Power Up, you’ll inspire students to think critically about the digital world, build their confidence, and empower them to make safer choices online. Every session is a chance to open new doors and show kids what’s possible for their future.

• Participate in-person at local schools (volunteers must be located in the St. Louis area).
• Complete a school district–mandated background check ($25 fee).
• Attend a virtual orientation with Cyber Up, where we’ll walk you through activities and share best practices.
• Use our ready-to-go lesson plans and materials to teach cybersecurity in a fun, age-appropriate way.
• Model professionalism and encourage positive engagement in every classroom visit.

• Passion for working with youth and sparking curiosity about technology and cybersecurity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in simple, age-appropriate terms.
• Reliability and punctuality to ensure consistency for students and schools.
• Positive attitude, patience, and flexibility when working in classroom environments.
• Team player who can collaborate with teachers, Cyber Up staff, and fellow volunteers.
• Basic familiarity with technology and internet safety concepts (training will be provided).
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students.

Cyber Up is an Equal Opportunity employer. Cyber Up complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal opportunities and access to education programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and volunteers. Cyber Up is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and is dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.