Event Overview
With just one week remaining, Northern Ireland's exclusive Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair is set to return to Belfast. Organized by Charity Jobs NI, the Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, November 5th at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre.
What to Expect
This free event will feature over 25 charities, community organizations, and social enterprises from across Northern Ireland. Attendees can explore hundreds of paid and volunteer roles in sectors such as health, social care, housing, education, environment, and community development.
New and Returning Exhibitors
New participants this year include Towell House Residential Home, National Autistic Society, Volunteer Now, Cats Protection, Barnardo’s, Girlguiding Ulster, Triangle Housing, and PIPS Suicide Prevention. They join returning organizations like The Conservation Volunteers, Inspire Wellbeing, Autism Initiatives, MACS Supporting Children and Young People, Cancer Fund for Children, Positive Futures, Extern, Caring Breaks Limited, Saint Vincent de Paul, RSPB, and the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Insights from Organizers and Exhibitors
Chris Bunce, co-founder of Charity Jobs NI, highlighted the event's growth: "It has been fantastic to see how the fair has developed since our first event. Each time we bring together new organizations and hundreds of people ready to explore purposeful work and volunteering. It is about creating real opportunities that change lives for individuals, charities, and communities across Northern Ireland."
Sarah Brooker, Senior Diversional Therapist at Towell House Residential Care Home, emphasized the fair's impact: "Exhibiting at the Charity Careers & Volunteer Fair is a powerful way to connect with passionate individuals, raise awareness of your organization’s mission, and promote current opportunities to a motivated audience eager to make a difference."
Becca Leslie, Recruitment Business Partner at Inspire Wellbeing, added: "It gives us the chance to meet candidates face to face, show them the heart and soul behind our work, rather than just a job advert on a screen. It helps raise our profile as an employer that genuinely cares, showing the kind of culture we build at Inspire Wellbeing. We can connect directly with people who are passionate about social good and who’ll bring energy, fresh ideas, and a values-led mindset to our team."
Past Success and Future Opportunities
The Spring 2025 event showcased more than 190 employment opportunities and 260 volunteer roles, resulting in over 450 application requests on the day and leading to new hires and volunteer placements across the third sector.
Event Details
The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair runs from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, November 5th at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast. Attendance is free, and walk-ins are welcome throughout the day.
For more information or to book your free ticket, visit charityjobsni.com/charity-careers-fair.
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