Jobseekers and volunteers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair in Belfast later this month, as more organisations confirm they will be taking part.
The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, organised by Charity Jobs NI, will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2026 from 10am to 2pm at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast. Free to attend, the event brings together charities, community organisations and social enterprises with people interested in meaningful careers and volunteer opportunities across Northern Ireland’s third sector.
Among the organisations now confirmed to take part are Presbyterian Church in Ireland, HarmonI, Start360, The Conservation Volunteers, Caring Breaks and Living Water Adopt-A-Child UK & Ireland, with the growing exhibitor line-up giving attendees the chance to explore a broad range of organisations and opportunities under one roof.
Now in its third year since launching in 2024, the Fair has become a key date in the third sector calendar, giving attendees the chance to meet organisations face to face, learn more about the work they do and explore both paid and volunteer roles in a supportive setting. At the most recent Fair, more than 270 employment opportunities and 335 volunteer roles were showcased, generating over 465 applications on the day and leading to real hires and volunteer placements across Northern Ireland.
Chris Bunce, Co-founder of Charity Jobs NI, said: “With the event now just around the corner, what really stands out is the range of organisations that will be in the room on the day. For anyone thinking about a career in the third sector, or looking for a way to get involved through volunteering, that means more opportunities to ask questions, make connections and get a feel for where their skills and interests might fit.
“It is not just about turning up and picking up information. It is about having real conversations with organisations, hearing about the work they do and discovering opportunities they may not have considered before. That is what makes the Fair so valuable, and why we would encourage anyone with an interest in the sector to come along.”
Among those joining the event this year is first-time exhibitor Living Water Adopt-A-Child UK & Ireland, which supports children, vulnerable adults and families in Guatemala and Albania.
Esther Teggart, Area Coordinator at Living Water Adopt-A-Child UK/Ireland, said: “The Fair is an opportunity to raise awareness of the work happening in Guatemala and Albania for those in need, and to show how we can help even from a distance with a new group of people.
“We hope it will encourage some to get involved in supporting us in whatever way feels right and doable for them, while also helping us make new connections with attendees and other charities that could lead to partnership and collaboration through shared resources, knowledge and other connections. We have not been to the Fair before, so we are looking forward to being part of the day.”
Also looking forward to be taking part on the day is returning exhibitor HarmonI, which provides compassionate support and care for people living with disability and those experiencing societal disadvantage. For the organisation, the Fair offers an opportunity to connect with values-driven people who are looking to use employment or volunteering to make a difference.
Sam Humphries, Chief Executive of HarmonI, said: “If you’re driven by your values and want to find a career in a sector which does so much more than provide employment, this is the place to start.”
There is still time for charities, community organisations and social enterprises interested in taking part to sign up as exhibitors.
The event is open exclusively to organisations within the third sector and offers a valuable platform to meet motivated candidates, promote live opportunities and raise awareness of the work they do.
To book a free ticket or find out more about exhibiting, visit charityjobsni.com/charity-careers-fair.
