Welcome to the TCAF
Volunteer Portal!
Scheduling for
volunteer
shifts
for TCAF 2026
TCAF is back June 5 - 7, 2026, returning to our new home, the TMU’s Mattamy Centre (50 Carton St.). The festival hours are as following:
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Friday June 5, 2026, Professional Development Programming for comics creators, library workers, educators, and comic scholars with our Word Balloon Academy (WBA) and Libraries and Education Day (LED) from 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Programming starts at 9:00AM.
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Saturday June 6, 2026, the festival runs from 9:00AM - 5:00PM.
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Sunday June 7, 2026, the festival runs from 10:00AM - 5:00PM.
We are excited to have you volunteer with us this year! Check out the attached file to see what shifts you have been assigned for the June 5 - 7 weekend for TCAF 2026.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to be prepared for the start of your shift, and leave treasured items at home, as there won’t be a locked room in which to store them while you work. Want to make sure you get the most out of your weekend? Visit our Tips & Tricks page for advice and our FAQ page to get your questions answered!
Has your availability changed from what you put on your application? Do you need to leave early or arrive late? Have other questions? Email us at volunteer@torontocomics.com.
Volunteering for Special Events
See Important Dates for TCAF Special Events that are being held during the week leading up to TCAF. If you have been chosen to work a TCAF Special Event you will receive a separate confirmation email with more details. Stay tuned!