For attendees
Discover where charity work and volunteering could take you.
Northern Ireland's Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair is free to attend and open to jobseekers, volunteers, students and career changers.
- Meet charities and recruiters face-to-face
- Explore paid jobs and volunteering opportunities
- Free to attend — no sector experience needed
- Drop in and explore at your own pace
Proudly created and organised by Charity Jobs NI.
The next Fair
- Event
- Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair – Belfast
- Date
- Thursday 5th November 2026
- Time
- To be confirmed
- Venue
- Assembly Buildings Conference Centre
- Address
- 2–10 Fisherwick Place Belfast BT1 6DW
- Cost to attend
- Free to attend
Why attend
A useful day whether you are job hunting, volunteering or just curious.
- 01
Meet organisations that are recruiting
Speak directly to hiring managers and volunteer coordinators, and ask the questions a job advert never answers.
- 02
Explore paid work and volunteering together
Paid roles, volunteering, placements and trustee opportunities are all in the same room, so you can compare every route in.
- 03
Learn how the sector actually works
Find out what different charity roles involve, what employers look for and how people build careers in the sector.
- 04
Come as you are
No sector experience needed. Students, graduates, career changers and people returning to work are all welcome.
Getting the most from the day
How to prepare
- Have a look at the exhibitor list beforehand and note the organisations you most want to speak to.
- Think about two or three questions you would like to ask about roles, volunteering or the sector.
- Bring copies of your CV if you would like to, although not every exhibitor will take them on the day.
- Allow time to browse. Many people find opportunities they were not originally looking for.
Accessibility and inclusion
Everyone is welcome
- The Fair is free to attend and open to everyone.
- You are welcome to come alone, with a friend or with a support worker.
- There is no dress code and no obligation to apply for anything.
- You can stay for ten minutes or the full day, whichever suits you.
Full venue and access details are confirmed closer to the event.
What the day looks like
Conversations, not queues
Photographs from previous Fairs: relaxed, direct conversations with the charities that are hiring.
Previous exhibitors
Organisations you could meet at the Fair
Charities, voluntary organisations and community groups that have exhibited at previous Fairs — recruiting for paid roles and volunteering opportunities.
Questions
Attendee questions
+Is the Fair free to attend?
Yes. The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair is free for attendees.
+Do I need to register?
Attendee registration for the November 2026 Fair has not opened yet. Register your interest and we will email you as soon as it does.
+Can I attend if I am not currently job hunting?
Absolutely. Many attendees come to explore volunteering, learn about the sector or network with organisations rather than to apply for a specific vacancy.
+Do I need previous charity-sector experience?
No. The Fair is designed to be welcoming to people from every background and career stage, including those with no previous sector experience.
+Should I bring a CV?
You are welcome to bring copies of your CV if you wish, but it is not required, and not every exhibitor will accept CVs on the day.
+Will every organisation have live vacancies?
Not necessarily. Some exhibitors attend to promote volunteering, future recruitment or general careers information.
+Can I explore volunteering opportunities?
Yes. Volunteering is a central part of the Fair, with organisations promoting regular, occasional and specialist volunteering roles.
+Can I find out about trustee roles?
Some organisations do promote trustee and board opportunities, although this varies from Fair to Fair.
+Can I attend primarily to network and learn about the sector?
Yes. Attending to learn, ask questions and build connections is entirely welcome.
+Can students and career changers attend?
Yes. Students, graduates, career changers and people returning to work are all very welcome.
Register your interest
Be first to hear when registration opens
Tell us what you are interested in and we will email you as soon as attendee registration for the next Fair goes live.
We will only use your details to contact you about the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair.
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