Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair - Belfast

Join us at the Northern Ireland Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair to explore exciting opportunities and make a difference! Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair – Belfast Join us on Thursday 5th November 2026, from 10am–2pm, at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast, for Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair. Meet charities and community organisations face-to-face, explore paid roles and volunteering opportunities, and discover where your skills and experience could make a difference. Speak directly with recruitment teams and volunteer coordinators, ask questions and find out how to take your next step. Whether you’re actively job hunting, considering a career change, a student or graduate, returning to work, or simply keen to get involved, everyone is welcome — no previous charity sector experience is needed. Free to attend — book your ticket now to secure your place. Discover Opportunities That Make a Difference The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair returns to Belfast on Thursday 5th November 2026 — bringing together charities and voluntary organisations with people who want to use their skills, experience and time to make a difference. Organised by Charity Jobs NI, Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair is a chance to explore paid employment, volunteering and career opportunities in a friendly, welcoming setting. Whether you’re actively job hunting, considering a career change, returning to work or looking to volunteer, come along to meet organisations face-to-face and discover where your next step could take you. No previous charity sector experience is needed. What to Expect • Meet charities and sector organisations: Speak directly with teams working across health, social care, housing, education, the environment, community development and more. • Explore paid roles: Find out about current and upcoming vacancies in fundraising, marketing & communications, operations, administration, finance, HR, support services and beyond. • Find volunteering opportunities that suit you: Discover ways to get involved that fit your interests, skills and availability. • Explore trustee and board opportunities: Learn how your professional experience could help shape and support a charity’s work. • Make useful connections: Ask questions, get a feel for different organisations and leave with new contacts and practical next steps. Event Details 📍 Venue: Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, 2–10 Fisherwick Place, Belfast, BT1 6DW 📅 Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 ⏰ Time: 10am–2pm 🎟️ Admission: Free — registration required Ideal for jobseekers, volunteers, students and graduates, career changers, people returning to work, and anyone curious about the charity and voluntary sector. Come on your own, with a friend or with a support worker. Explore at your own pace — whether you have a few minutes or a couple of hours, you’re welcome. Why Attend? A conversation can open a door you hadn’t considered. The fair gives you the chance to meet the people behind the organisations, learn what different roles involve and discover opportunities you might never find through a job search alone. Previous exhibitors have included Positive Futures, NOW Group, NI Hospice, Choice Housing, Inspire, MindWise, Simon Community, Autism Initiatives, Cancer Focus NI and many more. The line-up for November will be shared as organisations are confirmed. Book your free ticket today and discover how you could make a difference. Charities Interested in Exhibiting? If your charity, social enterprise or non-profit would like to promote paid roles, volunteering or trustee opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Register your exhibitor interest on our website or email [email protected] to find out more about exhibitor options.