OSINT Volunteers – National
This role operates within ethical, lawful, and survivor-led OSINT practices focused on risk awareness and harm prevention.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct structured reviews of publicly accessible digital footprints
- Identify exposed personal data, doxxing risks, impersonation and account misuse
- Assess privacy and safety risks in a survivor context
- Avoiding actions that may alert perpetrators prior to safe intervention
- Translate 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
- Participate in peer review processes to ensure quality, safety, and consistency
The person performing this role conducts ethical, survivor-led OSINT assessments to identify risks relating to exposed personal information, impersonation, account misuse, and online visibility. Volunteers provide practical, safety-focused guidance to help reduce harm and support informed decision-making within strict safeguarding protocols.
Who this role is for
This role is suited to individuals with experience in OSINT, investigations, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, or related fields who are comfortable working within strict ethical and safeguarding frameworks. You will be someone who:
- Applies OSINT in high-impact, real-world contexts
- Exercises careful judgement in high-risk scenarios
- 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.
