Cybersecurity for Volunteers
Stop scams, phishing, and breaches before they reach your organization.
For: Nonprofit staff and volunteers
What you’ll learn
- Spot phishing emails, smishing texts, and online scams before you click
- Build strong, unique passwords and let a password manager do the work
- Turn on multi-factor authentication and understand why it stops most attacks
- Use devices, Wi-Fi, and organizational data safely
- Recognize ransomware and report a security incident fast
Screen your volunteers for $5
VolunteerBadge runs FCRA-compliant background checks for just $5 — with identity verification built in. No monthly fees, no contracts.
Create a free account →Course outline
- 1
Why volunteers are a target
5 min
- 2
Phishing & social engineering
6 min
- 3
Strong passwords & password managers
5 min
- 4
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
4 min
- 5
Safe devices, Wi-Fi & software updates
4 min
- 6
Handling organizational data & spotting scams
5 min
- 7
Ransomware & reporting an incident
5 min
Sources & further reading
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) — 4 Things You Can Do To Keep Yourself Cyber Safe
- CISA — More Than a Password (multi-factor authentication)
- Verizon — 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)
- Federal Trade Commission — How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
- CISA — StopRansomware.gov
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — Digital Identity Guidelines (SP 800-63B) — password guidance
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.