Volunteer to Prevent Evictions and Improve Transit in 2026
City Council votes on the 2026 City Budget on February 10—this is our opportunity to win increased investments in programs that prevent evictions, support renters, and improve transit. To win, we need people across Toronto to take action to protect the funding for renter protections, affordable housing and the TTC. Here are three ways you can volunteer to help:
1) Knock on doors inside apartment buildings (and out of the cold) to talk to renters.
2) Make calls at home to help people to take action and protect the investments in the budget.
3) Talk to transit riders inside subways stations.
We will be helping residents across Toronto contact the Mayor and their local Councillor to approve supports for renters and increase services that make life more affordable. Join us to help residents take action on the 2026 City Budget:
Volunteer Events
Make Calls (Phone Bank)
Tuesday, February 3 at 5:30pm
Online
Make Calls (Phone Bank)
Thursday, February 5 at 5:30pm
Online
Talk to Transit Riders with TTCriders
Saturday, February 7 at 1pm
Lawrence Station
Talk to Transit Riders with TTCriders
Saturday, February 7 at 1pm
Victoria Park Station
Knock on Doors in Apartments
Sunday, February 8 at 12pm
Meet at Broadview Station
Knock on Doors in Apartments
Sunday, February 8 at 3pm
Meet at Main Street Station
For the online phone banks you will need access to a computer and, if possible, headphones to make the calls. If this is your first time phone banking with us, we will provide a quick training on Callhub (our online phone bank tool).
Learn more about the budget and sign the petition here.
Accessibility Information
If you have any access needs, please let us know at the bottom of the sign up form. Access needs are defined as anything a person may need to communicate, learn, and take part in an activity.
Phone banking requires using a computer and having conversations with the public for multiple hours. Canvassing requires walking, climbing stairs, and standing for roughly two hours.
We are implementing disability justice in our framework and are constantly learning and growing. If you have any questions, suggestions, or need any further information, please reach out to us at volunteer@progresstoronto.ca.