Mobile Devices and Digital Forensics Volunteer – National
This role focuses on mobile phones and personal devices, where misuse of technology can enable monitoring, coercive control and surveillance.
Responsibilities include:
- Assessing mobile devices for spyware indicators, account compromise, and unauthorised access
- Distinguishing between malicious software (e.g. stalkerware) and misuse of legitimate device features
- Evaluating tools and methodologies within strict safety parameters
- Avoiding actions that may alert perpetrators prior to safe intervention
- Translating findings into clear, practical, and non-alarming guidance
- Supporting survivor-led decision-making by presenting options
- Identifying and escalating high-risk scenarios in line with organisational protocols
- Contributing to the development of safe, repeatable workflows and playbooks
- Participating in peer review processes to ensure quality, safety and consistency
This role conducts safety-led assessments of mobile devices to identify risks relating to spyware, unauthorised access, and technology-facilitated abuse, providing practical, survivor-led guidance within strict safeguarding protocols. Work is conducted as safety-led analysis. Not legal or criminal forensics.
Who this role is for
This role is suited to individuals with experience in mobile security, digital forensics, or endpoint security. You will be someone who:
- Exercises careful judgement in high-risk scenarios
- Understands limitations of mobile analysis tools
- Is motivated to apply skills to protect others
Time Commitment
This role is flexible. Volunteers can contribute as much or as little time as their capacity allows.
As a guide, many volunteers contribute between 2–10 hours per week. However, this may vary depending on individual availability, technical domain, and the type of work undertaken. Volunteers are encouraged to select a level of engagement that is sustainable and appropriate for them.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit a brief Expression of Interest via the online form on our website or directly to our inbox: volunteers@digitalresilienceproject.org. All applications will be subject to background checks, referee checks, and an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal discussion prior to appointment.
