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The Friends of the Baltimore Hostel

The Friends of the Baltimore Hostel is a volunteer group made up of local supporters of the Baltimore Hostel.  They have been involved for the past several years helping to restore the Baltimore Hostel and prepare it for opening.  They continue to support the Baltimore Hostel in the following ways:

  • Monthly 'Work Parties' Continuing the Process of Renovations
  • Sponsoring Events, Hosting Group Tours, Developing Programs
  • Being a Friendly and Knowledgeable Face Around the Hostel

The Friends of the Baltimore Hostel are always looking for new people to join their efforts in whatever way they can, however large or small, long-term or temporary.   The Friends of Baltimore Hostel group meets monthly at the Hostel to discuss renovations, operations, marketing, fundraising, and events. All are welcome!

For more information on the Friends of the Baltimore Hostel, please see www.baltimorehostelfriends.org

Join the e-mail group & get more news! If you're not already a member of the Yahoo! email group, please join (at the left) to get notices of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

Upcoming Friends  Events

  • Wednesday April 23rd - Friends Meeting
    • 6pm - Meet at the Hostel for a Friends dinner with the hostel guests
    • 7:30pm - Friends meeting lasting about one hour
  • Saturday May 3rd - Work Party
    • 10am to 1pm - Help out at the hostel for a few hours and then enjoy lunch with other volunteers.  Work Parties are held on the first Saturday of every month and vary from month to month or work needing done. 
  • Wednesday May 28th - Friends Meeting
    • 6pm - Meet at the Hostel for a Friends dinner with the hostel guests
    • 7:30pm - Friends meeting lasting about one hour.  Friends meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month. 
  • Saturday June 7th - Work Party
    • 10am to 1pm - Help out at the hostel for a few hours and then enjoy lunch with other volunteers.  Work Parties are held on the first Saturday of every month and vary from month to month or work needing done. 
  • Wednesday June 25th - Friends Meeting
    • 6pm - Meet at the Hostel for a Friends dinner with the hostel guests
    • 7:30pm - Friends meeting lasting about one hour
  • Saturday July 5th - Work Party
    • 10am to 1pm - Help out at the hostel for a few hours and then enjoy lunch with other volunteers.  Work Parties are held on the first Saturday of every month and vary from month to month or work needing done. 
  • Wednesday July 23rd - Friends Meeting
    • 6pm - Meet at the Hostel for a Friends dinner with the hostel guests
    • 7:30pm - Friends meeting lasting about one hour.  Friends meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month. 
  • Saturday August 2nd - Work Party
    • 10am to 1pm - Help out at the hostel for a few hours and then enjoy lunch with other volunteers.  Work Parties are held on the first Saturday of every month and vary from month to month or work needing done. 

Volunteers Wanted

We are currently looking for volunteers to help welcome travelers from all over the world to Baltimore City.  We are looking for qualified volunteers who have a love for travel, cultural diversity, and a love for the city they live in.  Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

  1. Helping to host events at the Baltimore Hostel that increase guest enjoyment and encourage interaction. These events could include movie nights, dinner events, board game nights, music gatherings, etc. 
  2. Welcoming guests to our city by providing them knowledge of the area.  Baltimore is a unique city with a lot of history and local culture.  Help us show the world how great Baltimore is by providing some of your insight.  This can be provided by an on sight information desk, a written self guided walking tour, or a staffed walking tour of the area.  We are looking for information unique to Baltimore - Edgar Allen Poe, John Waters, etc. 
  3. Mural painting - we are looking for local artists who would be interested in helping to decorate our hostel.  We have a number of spaces available for large murals, both indoor and out.  If you are interested in helping to paint a mural at the hostel please get in touch.
  4. Renovations - the Baltimore Hostel is continuously in the process of renovation.  We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with the continued renovations and providing a welcoming space for guests of our city and the hostel.

Artists

We are looking for local artists who are interested in holding a month long installation in our grand parlor room at the Baltimore Hostel.  Any medium that works within the setting of the parlor will be considered, including sculpture.  By holding an installation at the hostel you will be bringing a piece of local Baltimore artistic culture to travelers of the world.  Depending upon the month and the season, you have the possibility of your work being seen by over 1,000 people from throughout the world.  For more information or to make an appointment to take a look at the Parlor space, please call 410-576-8880 Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. 

Musicians

In addition to local art, we also like providing local music the chance to be heard by people from around the world.  We try and hold at least two music events a month in our large Parlor room.  In general all events are free and open to the public, however other arrangements can be made if you wished.  If you wanted to perform at the hostel please send us information about your group as well as a link to a website containing some of your music.  Send that information to: manager@baltimorehostel.org

Please note that all events at the Baltimore Hostel are alcohol free. 

 

 

 

 

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