Volunteering as hospitaleros

[Badgerbag]

Hi all,

I enjoyed my first Camino this spring so much that I should like to “give something back” by volunteering as a hospitalero, hopefully next year. As a Spanish speaker I think I would be more useful in Spain, but don’t mind which Camino route it is.

Other than the albergues at Gaucelmo And Miraz, run by the CSJ in the U.K. which I understand are already fully staffed for 2025, does anyone know of any others that might be looking for volunteers?
Tim

 

[SabsP]

Hi all,

I enjoyed my first Camino this spring so much that I should like to “give something back” by volunteering as a hospitalero, hopefully next year. As a Spanish speaker I think I would be more useful in Spain, but don’t mind which Camino route it is.

Other than the albergues at Gaucelmo And Miraz, run by the CSJ in the U.K. which I understand are already fully staffed for 2025, does anyone know of any others that might be looking for volunteers?
Tim

Check Hosvol.

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Or ask forummember @Rebekah Scott who is organising hospis in different albergues.

Good luck!

 

[SYates]

I agree, contacting HosVol would be the way to go.
BC SY

 

[trecile]

The albergue at Güemes on the Norte is a possibility. I have a friend who volunteered there for three weeks last year.

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[Elena peregrina]

Hi all,

I enjoyed my first Camino this spring so much that I should like to “give something back” by volunteering as a hospitalero, hopefully next year. As a Spanish speaker I think I would be more useful in Spain, but don’t mind which Camino route it is.

Other than the albergues at Gaucelmo And Miraz, run by the CSJ in the U.K. which I understand are already fully staffed for 2025, does anyone know of any others that might be looking for volunteers?
Tim

Hi Tim. I notice from your profile that you’re from UK. I don’t think HosVol run courses there, but as a Spanish speaker, you’d be able to take one of their courses in Spain. You can check out dates/locations on the website.

 

[Badgerbag]

Many thanks all. I’ll try HosVol.

 

[sillydoll]

Contact

Hi all,

I enjoyed my first Camino this spring so much that I should like to “give something back” by volunteering as a hospitalero, hopefully next year. As a Spanish speaker I think I would be more useful in Spain, but don’t mind which Camino route it is.

Other than the albergues at Gaucelmo And Miraz, run by the CSJ in the U.K. which I understand are already fully staffed for 2025, does anyone know of any others that might be looking for volunteers?
Tim

The lovely albergue in Astorga always need hospitaleros. Contact Anita for a 15-day spot hospitalerosasociacion@gmail.com

 

[Badgerbag]

Thanks very much! I shall.

 

[Priscilla Anne]

Hi all,

I enjoyed my first Camino this spring so much that I should like to “give something back” by volunteering as a hospitalero, hopefully next year. As a Spanish speaker I think I would be more useful in Spain, but don’t mind which Camino route it is.

Other than the albergues at Gaucelmo And Miraz, run by the CSJ in the U.K. which I understand are already fully staffed for 2025, does anyone know of any others that might be looking for volunteers?
Tim

Hi Tim. There are still a few volunteer spaces at Miraz for 2025. Please contact the CSJ office for further details.

 

[LSab]

Hi all,

I enjoyed my first Camino this spring so much that I should like to “give something back” by volunteering as a hospitalero, hopefully next year. As a Spanish speaker I think I would be more useful in Spain, but don’t mind which Camino route it is.

Other than the albergues at Gaucelmo And Miraz, run by the CSJ in the U.K. which I understand are already fully staffed for 2025, does anyone know of any others that might be looking for volunteers?
Tim

I served as a hospitalero in Astorga at the Albergue de peregrinos Siervas de Maria for two weeks in Oct. It is a wonderful albergue and it was a fantastic experience. Contact Anita at asociacion@caminodesantiagoastorga.com

 

[Rebekah Scott]

There are usually spaces available somehow. The Camino Frances Federation is joining up their hospitalero staffing so when someone puts up his hand, there's a place for him. If he's finished a camino and is in good health he can volunteer, if he's willing to be trained by an experienced fellow hospi. (No expensive weekend course required so far. )
I am still looking for volunteers for summer 2025, if you're willing, please get in touch: rebrites@yahoo. com.