Social Outing Leaders
These individuals lead hostellers on social outings, helping them enjoy Boston and meet one another. Activities include trips to Harvard Square, Quincy Market, and other Boston hot spots. They include visits to area restaurants and cafes, comedy clubs, billiard halls, and the Landsdowne St. clubs. During the sports seasons, trips to Red Sox and Celtics games are frequent events. Volunteers may also suggest outings to their own favorite social venues. Knowledge of the destination and a desire to interact with international travelers are the skills needed for this position. Apply

Cultural Trip Leaders
These volunteers lead hostellers to area museums, concerts, dance performances, poetry slams, or art festivals. Volunteers can choose their favorite kinds of music, dance, or art to share with visitors, helping them take advantage of Boston's many free and cheap cultural institutions and events. No particular expertise in the art form is necessary for this position, but obviously an appreciation of it will help everyone enjoy the trip better. A desire to meet and interact with people from other parts of the world is a prerequisite. Apply

Outdoor Outing Leaders
Much like the other outing leaders, these volunteers help hostellers get to know the Boston area and meet one another. The difference is that the focus is also on enjoying the outdoor world. Volunteers take people out to see the city or the area parks for walking tours, hikes, roller blading, bike riding, or cross-country skiing. People skills and confidence in any sport involved are important, as is an ability to be responsible about any risks involved with the activity. Apply

Information Desk
The hostel front desk is often too busy attending to guests who need to check in and out to also be able to assist others with general questions about the area. The volunteer-run information desk exists to fulfill this need. Volunteers answer simple questions about getting around the area, give advice on what to see or do, and help guests find resources to answer the questions they themselves don't know the answers for. A general knowledge of the Boston area is helpful. Shifts are two hours and can be done on a weekly or biweekly basis. Apply

Any question please contact by E-mail, the Program Director, Ralph Pratt.

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