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Discover local history and explore the best of New England, Boston, USA
Last activity
: 8 May 2025
Min stay requested: at least 1 month
Workawayers needed
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Host ref number: 361292669494
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Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)
Ruby was very good at following our indications and the general organization in our hostel. She is also fluent in Spanish, wich was very surprising and helpful since the main languages with us are English and Spanish. All these aptitudes were helpful, for us and for our permanent staff. She also was very good at cleaning after self, Wich we
… read more appreciate it. Thank you Ruby for all your help in our house. We send you our best!!
Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host
This was my first workaway and I'm really glad I did it!
Joe and Sabina are really nice and are always very helpful and accommodating.
The hostel is nice and cozy, clean and I quickly felt at home.
The work is very easy and the shifts are very fair.
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed my time there and I hope I was helpful enough!
Left by host for Workawayer (Tina)
Tina is a nice, funny and sweet girl, she was very helpful. She helped with all the chores, and she did a good job. She was very friendly and kind with our guest and the rest of the staff which we appreciate it. She make sure that everything in the house works well and keep clean all the areas. Was nice spending time with her. We wish you all the
… read more best Tina and we hope you liked Boston and the US.
Left by Workawayer (Tina) for host
This was my first experience with Workaway, and I loved it. I can definitely recommend it to everyone. The city of Boston is amazing, and exploring it is so much fun. Additionally, Joe and Sabina are super nice, helpful, always ready to listen, and it's a pleasure working with them. We also celebrated Thanksgiving together, which was a fantastic
… read more experience. And we went roller skating. I would definitely come back here—clear recommendation from me. Once again, a big thank you for the wonderful time!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Siyu) for host
Joe is so nice to give me such a wonderful opportunity to live in Boston. I treat the hostel like my home, we celebrated thanksgiving together and all of the other volunteers are nice , we become good friends through "our home", hope hostel will be better and better, and hope we can be meet soon, if I back to Boston, I hope to be the volunteer
… read more again:)Feedback
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Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)
Ruby was very good at following our indications and the general organization in our hostel. She is also fluent in Spanish, wich was very surprising and helpful since the main languages with us are English and Spanish. All these aptitudes were helpful, for us and for our permanent staff. She also was very good at cleaning after self, Wich we
… read more appreciate it. Thank you Ruby for all your help in our house. We send you our best!!
Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host
This was my first workaway and I'm really glad I did it!
Joe and Sabina are really nice and are always very helpful and accommodating.
The hostel is nice and cozy, clean and I quickly felt at home.
The work is very easy and the shifts are very fair.
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed my time there and I hope I was helpful enough!
Left by host for Workawayer (Tina)
Tina is a nice, funny and sweet girl, she was very helpful. She helped with all the chores, and she did a good job. She was very friendly and kind with our guest and the rest of the staff which we appreciate it. She make sure that everything in the house works well and keep clean all the areas. Was nice spending time with her. We wish you all the
… read more best Tina and we hope you liked Boston and the US.
Left by Workawayer (Tina) for host
This was my first experience with Workaway, and I loved it. I can definitely recommend it to everyone. The city of Boston is amazing, and exploring it is so much fun. Additionally, Joe and Sabina are super nice, helpful, always ready to listen, and it's a pleasure working with them. We also celebrated Thanksgiving together, which was a fantastic
… read more experience. And we went roller skating. I would definitely come back here—clear recommendation from me. Once again, a big thank you for the wonderful time!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Siyu) for host
Joe is so nice to give me such a wonderful opportunity to live in Boston. I treat the hostel like my home, we celebrated thanksgiving together and all of the other volunteers are nice , we become good friends through "our home", hope hostel will be better and better, and hope we can be meet soon, if I back to Boston, I hope to be the volunteer
… read more again:)
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessia)
Alessia stay with me over the summer and it was great to have her help. She was very attentive to details and had a great personality that connected well with guests.
Left by Workawayer (Alessia) for host
What a pleasure to have the possibility to have such an experience! I stayed at the hostel for 3 months and felt at home from the day I arrived. Joe has been kind and helpful from the very beginning, and the work is super easy and relaxed. The other members of the staff were amazing. I had the luck to create friendships that will last forever. The
… read more hostel is in a perfect position, only 1 minute away from the subway station and 15 minutes from the city center. Boston is stunning – a marvelous place to stay. There's always something to do and it has an incredible center to discover. I strongly recommend this experience at Joe's place. You won't regret it! Thanks again for everything. See you soon!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Luzdivina)
Luz was a great workawayer and was tons of help when she stayed. I could tell she really cared about the work and handled all the tasks well, and even the tasks that she wasn't familiar with, she learned quickly. She also treated all the guest well and had positive feedback. It was great having her help.
Left by host for Workawayer (Conka)
Conka was a great person to meet and get to know. She was really friendly and knew how to handle herself in difficult situations. We shared meals together and she was a great cook. She got along well with the other guests and staff, and when unexpected things came up, she was able to think and solved issues. I would definitely welcome her again.
Left by Workawayer (Conka) for host
This was my first workaway exercise and I could not wish better for anyone.I spent three months in the hostel and it was amazing, I will never forget this period of my life.
Boston is a beautiful and nice city, the location of the hostel is amazing, close to the beach and the subway.
The work was easy and Joe was really kind and helpful all the
… read more time. We had potluck dinners, went to Cape Cod and had a great time with him. I highly recommend the hostel and Joe to everyone.
Thanks Joe again for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
Don't hesitate to choose this host! :D Helping Joe with the hostel was fun and chill. Because of Joe's excellent way of the time and people management I was able to arrange my weekly schedule just the way I wanted. The overall experience in Boston was amazing; I met a lot of interesting people from all over the planet and made friends with some
… read more locals but also with the other workawayers as well as with some regular guests in the hostel. It was awesome!
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)
Elisa stayed with me for a month in the spring. She was very good with the assigned tasks during her stay.
She was friendly to the guests and was very helpful when they needed it. In the spring, we are often very busy
and Elisa handled the hustle and bustle very well, and things went smoothly.
I would definitely host Elisa again.
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
I had a really great first workaway experience by staying a month in this hostel 🤩
I enjoyed visiting Boston on my days off but mostly to meet different travelers everyday, sharing a meal with them or just a chat. It is a very rewarding experience.
Then I've found friendship with the staff members Shelley, Mitch and Noemi. The work together,
… read more the cooking, the fashion week party (yeah... i'm gonna miss you 🙃).
Finally thank you Joe for the opportunity here in Boston, your kindness and your help. The trip we did in Cape Cod was amazing, I will never forget it 🥰You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Abby) for host
My 2-month stay here was nothing short of amazing, especially for my first Workaway experience. Although I am from Boston and this work exchange was only 30 minutes away from my home and family, Joe and all of the workers treated me the same as other travelers.
We often did potluck dinners, explored the city together, relaxed on the balcony.
… read more Mornings were filled with coffee and conversation, something often looked upon in the hustle and bustle of city life. I was able to practice my Spanish with two Workawayers and learn about the cultures of my friends from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Albania, and more.
As for the work, it was fairly simple and enjoyable. Cleaning the two guest floors, changing sheets and bedding, checking guests in and out, and overseeing the hostel while on shift. Joe or a manager was always there to help if you ever had a question. The shifts can usually be done in two or three days, allowing you plenty of time to explore and adventure in the city.
Joe is an extremely accommodating host, always figuring out a solution to any problem that might occur for both guests and travelers, but always making sure to keep up the respectable business he has going on. He truly encompasses the hospitality required to be a great host for Workawayers and guests alike.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha stayed with me for about a month. She was excellent in all the tasks I assigned her. And she even took initiative on her own to help improve the place. I would recommend her if you have the chance. She can work independently as well as follow directions on tasks.
Outside of that, she has a sparkling personality that put the guests at
… read more easy and she is great with customer service.
Left by Workawayer (Samantha) for host
I stayed with Joe in his hostel for about three weeks.
I immediately felt at home as Joe has always been kind and helpful, a very positive experience and I highly recommend him.
The hostel is located in a quiet neighborhood 5 min by walking from the subway to downtown and various points of interest.
We often shared dinners with other volunteers
… read more and went out like a big family.
He is a beautiful person and full of knowledge. We will surely meet again around the world.
Thanks again for everything Joe.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Blandine) for host
Joe is amazing! This was the my first workaway that turned into a three month stay.
We had amazing guests and the other workaways were great. We had a lot of cultural food exchange every Monday. I not only make new friends I found a new Boston family that I will forever be grateful for.
The work is supper easy, Joe is very accommodating, and
… read more I've acquired new skills. I know how to assist in building a bathroom.
Thank you Joe for the best Boston experience!!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
Had the privilege of staying with Joe in Boston from January until March 2020. I really enjoyed my stay at the place! The work was very varied, and Joe was always about to make sure everything was going smoothly. Stayed for two months and made some amazing friends with other volunteers, felt really at home here. Joe would always offer to take us
… read more to different events in the city and outside the city in the surrounding wilderness; the hike up in the mountains was amazing.
The location of the place is brilliant. Right next to the Red Line, so you can get into central Boston in minutes. But there is also loads to see in Dorchester. I personally frequented the nearby rock-climbing gym, the tasty brewery, and mouth-watering Vietnamese food nearby.
Thanks Joe for the amazing opportunity!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
It was a long time since I had my last workaway experience in Asia, so I didn't know how was going to be in the US. I'm so happy, I meet very nice people, from all over the world, lots of cultural exchange. The tasks are easy, Joe is an amazing person, genuinely kind, easy to work and talk with. I'm so glad that I can say I got a new friend and
… read more even all the months since I left Boston, we still talk every week. This has been one of my best experience, would do it again every summer :-)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica came and stayed with us for 6 weeks. She was excellent at all the tasks needed and it was a pleasure having her energy at the house. Though she stayed 6 weeks, it felt like just two weeks had passed by the time she left. She is very honest and hard working, and it showed in her work. She even found things to clean on her own that were not
… read more on the list of cleanup tasks. Aside from hardworking, she is just a genuinely a nice and kind person, and a joy to go to events with. She came as a stranger, and left as a friend. And that's the best experience I can hope for.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex stayed for a month with us. He was very helpful and had a great attitude about the work and with the guests. The other staff member and Alex got along great and it was always a friendly environment.
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
This was a really great workaway. Joe was a fantastic host, and the work itself was very reasonable. It was never too hard or too long, and there was always help there on the rare occasions that it was needed.
Boston is a great city too, so to be able to explore it in your own time is definitely worth it and this workaway is perfect for that. I’d
… read more love to go back again in the future, and I’ll always look back with good memories on my time there. I couldn’t recommend it enough!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mon Carlo)
Mon Carlo stayed for 2 months with us. He was a great help and very friendly. He was excellent at cleaning and doing his tasks. We did activities together and enjoyed having him stay.
Left by Workawayer (Mon Carlo) for host
It is my second workaway experience. I stayed for 2 months...2 awesome months! I quit my job back in Philippines and decided to travel and see as many places as possible. Doing volunteer in this hostel is
one of the best experience i have while traveling. Joe is awesome and always quick to get back to you if you need help. I have met lots of
… read more people that I am still in contact till now. Chauna, Chelsea I miss you guys 😂. I would still want to visit again someday.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Diana) for host
This was my very first workaway experience, it was earlier in the year. My main task was painting (harder than I remember it from when I last painted) but I made it through :). It gave me a great sense of accomplishment to see the rooms freshly painted. The schedule is flexible which is a big plus.
I had to leave few days earlier than agreed upon
… read more and Joe was very understanding.
The location is close to public transportation, beach and grocery shopping. You meet all sorts of interesting individuals from various backgrounds and there is a great sense of community.
Boston is an amazing city and I highly recommend it to anyone. Volunteering with Joe gives you plenty of time to explore everything that Boston and its surroundings has to offer.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
Nicole came and stayed with me for about a month. She handled her tasks very well and got along with the other staff members. She is young, but very responsible. She is not an extrovert, but definitely very friendly and reliable. We did a few group activities together and I'm glad she enjoyed her time here. She is spending a few months in the
… read more states before attending university, it's great to see that young people are taking the time to explore the world before starting school again.
Nikki, wish you well and fun times on your travels.
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
I stayed with Joe for a little over a month and couldn’t have asked for a better first workaway experience.
Joe is a very nice guy and was always there to help if you had any questions. The work schedule was very flexible and you’ll have plenty of time to explore the city or the surrounding areas. The work was doable - and even fun at times.
The
… read more other volunteers and the guests were all amazing and I made a lot of new friends during my stay.
The location of the hostel is perfect - the subway station is very close and so is the beach, which is very cool if you’re staying during the summer!
I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely want to come back in the future if I have the chance!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Sonja) for host
My nearly one month stay was a perfect introduction to the Workaway experience:
1. Firstly, the host, Joe, is an amazingly caring host who proved to be the essential part of my Boston experience, introducing me and my fellow workawayers to the local culture (St Patrick's Parade was a blast!), food (anything from Vietnamese cuisine to American
… read more diner) and nature (a cold snowy hike in the White Mountains): absolutely exceptional!
2. Secondly, the work itself, which included some light renovation (painting, mostly), taking care of the hostel and its guests (which allows for plenty of opportunities to meet extraordinary people coming from all sorts of background) was easy and fun, with schedules that are easily negotiable and allow for a lot of time to go exploring the city,
3. And finally, the location itself - conveniently located in the Dorchester area, only minutes of walking from the Red line, a supermarket, coffee shop, restaurants, Irish pub and the beach.
Highly recommended!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonja)
Sonja was a great person to have help you with your projects, whatever they may be. She always tries her best and is open to learning. She is a person that wants to complete the task at hand right, with a lot of attention to details, instead of just doing something so it can be said that it's done. She helped a lot around the house, since we were
… read more starting our projects to host guests, and had to get the place more ready. Overall, I'd recommend Sonja to other hosts with no reservations.
Left by host for Workawayer (Roman)
Roman stayed for 5 weeks helping out around the house. He worked hard and interacted well with the guests. He's friendly to everyone and got along with the other staff. I would highly recommend Roman as a workawayer if he asks. He did cleanup work, laundry, making beds, and guest interactions. But I'm sure if given proper instructions, he can help
… read more in many other type of work.
Left by Workawayer (Roman) for host
First of all: this has been my first workaway experience ever and I'm glad to be able to look back at the last 5 weeks and say that I had a great time over here!
the work - ... is doable, especially once you get some working routine. If you are a well-organized person you shouldn't run into too many problems during your day. the shifts are
… read more flexible, so you don't need to worry about having to work while you want to go to see a sports game or a concert as long as you communicate with the owner.
the accommodation- ... is nothing special but fair for the weekly amount of work you do. just note that you will most likely be staying in a five person dorm with other staff and also guests, so there's hardly any privacy. on the other hand: staying in a dorm can also be a great opportunity to meet new people!
the city - ... is great and downtown is only a 10 minute subway ride away from the hostel. Boston is extremely nice if you are interested in culture, art, history, etc ... but not only that. There's a beach nearby, a lot of parks, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a tennis field. You will always find something to do.
If you are a person who likes to meet interesting people from all over the world, who is well organized and can handle some responsibility - I can overall just highly recommend it.
It's been a great time and I'm looking foward to coming back one day. Thanks again for hosting me Joe, best of luck for the future!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Carla & Antonio) for host
It was wonderful to stay with Joe in Boston. I had a really nice time helping with the renovations to start this beauyiful place and we had a great time having vietnamese food and going for a walk to the closest beach, which is very nice, even during the winter.
I worked together with Joe, his friend Alina and another volunteer, Aimee, and it was
… read more great to share stories and interesting conversations about hostels, life, our countries, languages and families.
The metro is very close, there is food and supermarkets in the area and I had a lot of time to explore Boston.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla & Antonio)
It was a great experience to host Carla. She stayed with me for only 8 days, as the building was under renovations. Everything she did she put her full effort into and it really shows. Aside from that, she's a very friendly and thoughtful person and we shared meals and went to a few places in Boston together. It was a great mutual experience and
… read more exchange and I would gladly host Carla again. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to host her husband Antonio this time.Join us in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Peshastin, Washington State, USA
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