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Thank you for your prompt reply! My start date is October 22, so you will be finishing up right before me. Have you volunteered there before?Your duties as a volunteer will be the welcoming of pilgrims and giving them their compostela, as before. Even with much of the process automated, it is still a personal service.. it's a nice place to volunteer! I will be there myself in early October.
I have. You'll be shown what's what when you come, so really no need to stress about the details for now!Thank you for your prompt reply! My start date is October 22, so you will be finishing up right before me. Have you volunteered there before?
I may see you thenYour duties as a volunteer will be the welcoming of pilgrims and giving them their compostela, as before. Even with much of the process automated, it is still a personal service.. it's a nice place to volunteer! I will be there myself in early October.
When will you be in Canfranc? I moved my dates around and will now be there about October 12. I am starting earlier than I expected.Your duties as a volunteer will be the welcoming of pilgrims and giving them their compostela, as before. Even with much of the process automated, it is still a personal service.. it's a nice place to volunteer! I will be there myself in early October.
Oh, I'll be a few days behind you..When will you be in Canfranc? I moved my dates around and will now be there about October 12. I am starting earlier than I expected.
I will be volunteering for 15 days at the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago in late October . I understand that volunteers no longer fill out Compostela’s because a computer prints the names and information on them. With that said, who has volunteered there so far in 2024 and can tell me a little about what your duties were? I’m unsure about how many days out of the 15 I will actually be volunteering at the office and what exactly I will be doing there. After I got my initial acceptance, I have heard nothing more about what my duties will entail. Thanks
Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I really appreciate it. Hi to Jose to stay at Saint Martin Pinario for the extra privacy. If there’s anything else you feel would be helpful for me to know as time goes by. Please post it as well. And I will surely tell your friends at the Pilgrim’s Office that you said, “Ola”!!Yes, the compostela, and distance certificate processing, are all computerized now.
When a pilgrim walks up to your counter, "hello, ola (Spanish), bonjour (French), bonjourno (Italian), hallo (German) then scan his/her bar code. The bar code will pull their data (names, starting place, etc) off the computer. Once the required stamps are validated (minimum of two (2) on the last hundred (100) kilometers; two hundred (200) for bicigrinos (cyclists), the Compostela can be processed. No more handwriting names, dates, distance, etc.
Consequent to the computerization, the pilgrim's "Latin" name printed on the Compostela sometimes are not exactly the correct equivalent Latin name. Do not be surprised that pilgrims complain about their names as being wrong. Just remind them its in "Latin."
During your volunteering days at the Pilgrims Office, one day you work 9am to 2pm, then the next day 2pm to 7pm. The cycle repeats the following days. There is a bathroom just off the counters. Sometimes, if you arrive early in the morning, an office staff will let you in the Correo (post office) next door, and out in the evening after 7pm.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office stay gets a private room (I was told) at Albergue San Lazaro along with other volunteers. The albergue is about a 40-minute walk from the Pilgrims Office. Some volunteers take advantage of the local bus service. I stayed at Hospederia San Martin Pinario, a couple of blocks away. I did not mind paying (E26) private single room which comes with free breakfast buffet (E9 value) as I was not keen to walk 40 minutes one way.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office, receive a volunteer t-shirt and name tag. There are always permanent staff; experts and immensely knowledgeable; in the requirements in the issuing of compostela ready to answer any questions/situations like Luis (magician), Santi, Montse (Pilgrims Office Coordinator), Esther (Assistant Coordinator), and many others. (If you remember, please tell them "Jo Ramos" says "Ola y saludos," to them).
I just remembered, there is an excellent laundry place just off the way to the Pilgrims Office. They do laundry for nearby hotels but they let pilgrims use their machines. To get there, after going down the stairs from the incline from the Praza Obradoiro (cathedral), instead of turning right to head to the Pilgrims Office, go straight just a little bit where you will see a laundry sign on the right. The laundry place is also sort of a museum. Their machines really work well that by the time done drying your clothes, they're nice and toasty. Caution though, the laundry people do not allow public use of their bathroom. The nearest one is by the police station up the stairs to the right as you walk back to the cathedral.Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I really appreciate it. Hi to Jose to stay at Saint Martin Pinario for the extra privacy. If there’s anything else you feel would be helpful for me to know as time goes by. Please post it as well. And I will surely tell your friends at the Pilgrim’s Office that you said, “Ola”!!
Once more, I appreciate all the great information you’re giving me! Thank you!I just remembered, there is an excellent laundry place just off the way to the Pilgrims Office. They do laundry for nearby hotels but they let pilgrims use their machines. To get there, after going down the stairs from the incline from the Praza Obradoiro (cathedral), instead of turning right to head to the Pilgrims Office, go straight just a little bit where you will see a laundry sign on the right. The laundry place is also sort of a museum. Their machines really work well that by the time done drying your clothes, they're nice and toasty. Caution though, the laundry people do not allow public use of their bathroom. The nearest one is by the police station up the stairs to the right as you walk back to the cathedral.
There is also a popular restaurant along the right side to the Pilgrims Office. I think the name is "Tarara." It is among the Traveladvisor's highly rated restos.
Enjoy volunteering at the Pilgrims Office. Buen Camino.
Thanks for your explaining us .Yes, the compostela, and distance certificate processing, are all computerized now.
When a pilgrim walks up to your counter, "hello, ola (Spanish), bonjour (French), bonjourno (Italian), hallo (German) then scan his/her bar code. The bar code will pull their data (names, starting place, etc) off the computer. Once the required stamps on the credencial are validated (minimum of two (2) on the last hundred (100) kilometers; two hundred (200) for bicigrinos (cyclists), the Compostela can be processed. No more handwriting names, dates, distance, etc.
Consequent to the computerization, the pilgrim's "Latin" name printed on the Compostela sometimes are not exactly the correct equivalent Latin name. Do not be surprised that pilgrims complain about their names as being wrong. Just remind them its in "Latin."
During your volunteering days at the Pilgrims Office, one day you work 9am to 2pm, then the next day 2pm to 7pm. The cycle repeats the following days. There is a bathroom just off the counters. Sometimes, if you arrive early in the morning, an office staff will let you in the Correo (post office) next door, and out in the evening after 7pm.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office stay gets a private room (I was told) at Albergue San Lazaro along with other volunteers. The albergue is about a 40-minute walk from the Pilgrims Office. Some volunteers take advantage of the local bus service. I stayed at Hospederia San Martin Pinario, a couple of blocks away. I did not mind paying (E26) private single room which comes with free breakfast buffet (E9 value) as I was not keen to walk 40 minutes one way.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office, receive a volunteer t-shirt and name tag. There are always permanent staff; experts and immensely knowledgeable; in the requirements in the issuing of compostela ready to answer any questions/situations like Luis (magician), Santi, Montse (Pilgrims Office Coordinator), Esther (Assistant Coordinator), and many others. (If you remember, please tell them "Jo Ramos" says "Ola y saludos," to them).
I would like to know please how do you apply to be a volunteer at the Pilgrim office?Yes, the compostela, and distance certificate processing, are all computerized now.
When a pilgrim walks up to your counter, "hello, ola (Spanish), bonjour (French), bonjourno (Italian), hallo (German) then scan his/her bar code. The bar code will pull their data (names, starting place, etc) off the computer. Once the required stamps on the credencial are validated (minimum of two (2) on the last hundred (100) kilometers; two hundred (200) for bicigrinos (cyclists), the Compostela can be processed. No more handwriting names, dates, distance, etc.
Consequent to the computerization, the pilgrim's "Latin" name printed on the Compostela sometimes are not exactly the correct equivalent Latin name. Do not be surprised that pilgrims complain about their names as being wrong. Just remind them its in "Latin."
During your volunteering days at the Pilgrims Office, one day you work 9am to 2pm, then the next day 2pm to 7pm. The cycle repeats the following days. There is a bathroom just off the counters. Sometimes, if you arrive early in the morning, an office staff will let you in the Correo (post office) next door, and out in the evening after 7pm.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office stay gets a private room (I was told) at Albergue San Lazaro along with other volunteers. The albergue is about a 40-minute walk from the Pilgrims Office. Some volunteers take advantage of the local bus service. I stayed at Hospederia San Martin Pinario, a couple of blocks away. I did not mind paying (E26) private single room which comes with free breakfast buffet (E9 value) as I was not keen to walk 40 minutes one way.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office, receive a volunteer t-shirt and name tag. There are always permanent staff; experts and immensely knowledgeable; in the requirements in the issuing of compostela ready to answer any questions/situations like Luis (magician), Santi, Montse (Pilgrims Office Coordinator), Esther (Assistant Coordinator), and many others. (If you remember, please tell them "Jo Ramos" says "Ola y saludos," to them).
I would like to know please how do you apply to be a volunteer at the Pilgrim office?
Hello please could you let me know how to apply to be a volunteer at the Pilgrim office?
The following links should help in volunteering to the Pilgrims Office or Pilgrims House in SDC. Note though that the application form is in Spanish.I would like to know please how do you apply to be a volunteer at the Pilgrim office?
Hello please could you let me know how to apply to be a volunteer at the Pilgrim office?
Hello Joramos. I’ve got two Compostela both with my name in Latin and both are different names.Yes, the compostela, and distance certificate processing, are all computerized now.
When a pilgrim walks up to your counter, "hello, ola (Spanish), bonjour (French), bonjourno (Italian), hallo (German) then scan his/her bar code. The bar code will pull their data (names, starting place, etc) off the computer. Once the required stamps on the credencial are validated (minimum of two (2) on the last hundred (100) kilometers; two hundred (200) for bicigrinos (cyclists), the Compostela can be processed. No more handwriting names, dates, distance, etc.
Consequent to the computerization, the pilgrim's "Latin" name printed on the Compostela sometimes are not exactly the correct equivalent Latin name. Do not be surprised that pilgrims complain about their names as being wrong. Just remind them its in "Latin."
During your volunteering days at the Pilgrims Office, one day you work 9am to 2pm, then the next day 2pm to 7pm. The cycle repeats the following days. There is a bathroom just off the counters. Sometimes, if you arrive early in the morning, an office staff will let you in the Correo (post office) next door, and out in the evening after 7pm.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office stay gets a private room (I was told) at Albergue San Lazaro along with other volunteers. The albergue is about a 40-minute walk from the Pilgrims Office. Some volunteers take advantage of the local bus service. I stayed at Hospederia San Martin Pinario, a couple of blocks away. I did not mind paying (E26) private single room which comes with free breakfast buffet (E9 value) as I was not keen to walk 40 minutes one way.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office, receive a volunteer t-shirt and name tag. There are always permanent staff; experts and immensely knowledgeable; in the requirements in the issuing of compostela ready to answer any questions/situations like Luis (magician), Santi, Montse (Pilgrims Office Coordinator), Esther (Assistant Coordinator), and many others. (If you remember, please tell them "Jo Ramos" says "Ola y saludos," to them).
I am so delighted that I started this thread! I have heard all of the suggestions from you lovely people and I’m open to hearing much more about what to expect during my time volunteering at the Pilgrim’s office. Thank you all so much.Thanks for your explaining us .
I was volunteer there in 2022 and in the meantime was briefed by someone who was volunteer there earlier this year.
Except for the computerising of the handwriting of the Compostela’s there is no difference since 2022
Only as I remembered we had 4 hours shifts but the 5 hour’s shifts do not bother me. I loved the work at the counters , meeting happy pilgrims arrived in Santiago.
In 2022 I stayed in Hospedería San Martin Pineiro .
We had a close group. With some of them I am still in contact.
when I signed up earlier this year I was in contact with Montse Diaz and she confirmed my stay for september coming.
In 2022 it was the same and since the confirmation I did not hear anything but now and then I sent an e-mail if I had particular questions and they always were answered e.g by Santi .
I had a great time and looking forward to be there again.
Yes, the handwritten one is probably the most accurate and the most correct Latin translation of your name. Whoever did the handwritten one was immensely knowledgeable of Latin names. I believe the Latin translation is still constantly reviewed and updated in the computer database. Ultreia pilgrim.Hello Joramos. I’ve got two Compostela both with my name in Latin and both are different names.
The hand written were a lot better.
Thank you!The following links should help in volunteering to the Pilgrims Office or Pilgrims House in SDC. Note though that the application form is in Spanish.
Inscripción para el voluntariado 2024
Los datos que se solicitan tienen como finalidad realizar el contacto entre hospitaleros voluntarios y albergues ACC. No se cederán a terceros ni se utilizarán para otra finalidad que no sea para realizar el voluntariado que estás interesado en prestar.docs.google.com
Here are the translations of the required information according to the sequence in the form:
email: duh, etcetc@whateveremalprovider.com
Appellidos; Last Name
Nombre: Name
Ano de naciento: Birth Year
Nacionalidad: Nationality
Provincia o region y localidad: State and/or city
¿Has sido peregrino anteriormente?: Have you been a pilgrim before? Si/Yes
¿Qué caminos has hecho?: What/which paths/caminos have you done?
Si has si has hospitalero o voluntario alguna vez indica dónde: If you have ever been a hospitalero or volunteer, where?
¿Dónde te gustaría hacer el voluntariado? (Puedes marcar las dos opciones si lo deseas):
Where would you like to volunteer? (You can check both options if you wish)
¿Qué idiomas hablas?: What languages do you speak? (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, others
¿De qué periodo de tiempo dispones para hacer el voluntariado en 2024?: What period of time do you have to volunteer in 2024? (You available volunteering dates)
For further questions/concerns, pose them on the above links. I am sure Montse Diaz or her Assistant will promptly respond. Buen Camino.
Sorry I will miss you.Oh, I'll be a few days behind you..
Yes, the handwritten one is probably the most accurate and the most correct Latin translation of your name. Whoever did the handwritten one was immensely knowledgeable of Latin names. I believe the Latin translation is still constantly reviewed and updated in the computer database. Ultreia pilgrim.
That’s funny about the ‘Latin’ names, my Compostela says my name is Joannam, I don’t know how they got that from Jenny and I met someone called Hannah who was given the same Latin name. I was just delighted to receive it, what’s in a name.Yes, the compostela, and distance certificate processing, are all computerized now.
When a pilgrim walks up to your counter, "hello, ola (Spanish), bonjour (French), bonjourno (Italian), hallo (German) then scan his/her bar code. The bar code will pull their data (names, starting place, etc) off the computer. Once the required stamps on the credencial are validated (minimum of two (2) on the last hundred (100) kilometers; two hundred (200) for bicigrinos (cyclists), the Compostela can be processed. No more handwriting names, dates, distance, etc.
Consequent to the computerization, the pilgrim's "Latin" name printed on the Compostela sometimes are not exactly the correct equivalent Latin name. Do not be surprised that pilgrims complain about their names as being wrong. Just remind them its in "Latin."
During your volunteering days at the Pilgrims Office, one day you work 9am to 2pm, then the next day 2pm to 7pm. The cycle repeats the following days. There is a bathroom just off the counters. Sometimes, if you arrive early in the morning, an office staff will let you in the Correo (post office) next door, and out in the evening after 7pm.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office stay gets a private room (I was told) at Albergue San Lazaro along with other volunteers. The albergue is about a 40-minute walk from the Pilgrims Office. Some volunteers take advantage of the local bus service. I stayed at Hospederia San Martin Pinario, a couple of blocks away. I did not mind paying (E26) private single room which comes with free breakfast buffet (E9 value) as I was not keen to walk 40 minutes one way.
Volunteers at the Pilgrims Office, receive a volunteer t-shirt and name tag. There are always permanent staff; experts and immensely knowledgeable; in the requirements in the issuing of compostela ready to answer any questions/situations like Luis (magician), Santi, Montse (Pilgrims Office Coordinator), Esther (Assistant Coordinator), and many others. (If you remember, please tell them "Jo Ramos" says "Ola y saludos," to them).
Joannam is the Latinized version of Jenny. I can't tell you how many people come back and say "You've misspelled my name" even after you point out that the computer prints their first name in Latin.That’s funny about the ‘Latin’ names, my Compostela says my name is Joannam, I don’t know how they got that from Jenny and I met someone called Hannah who was given the same Latin name. I was just delighted to receive it, what’s in a name.
I will certainly have more questions! Thank you!Joannam is the Latinized version of Jenny. I can't tell you how many people come back and say "You've misspelled my name" even after you point out that the computer prints their first name in Latin.
You'll have a FABULOUS time in the PO. It's like all of the emotions of the Camino coming at you through a firehose. You'll get to hold the hand of someone who tears up as you write in the name of a loved one who has passed on (you can dedicate a Compostela to someone else), and cheer for those who are beyond elated at finishing, and smile knowingly as someone says to you "I'm sorry that I'm crying...I'm not sure why I'm crying." If you have any questions about housing or daily details, send me a message.
Someone mentioned walking 40 minutes from the housing for volunteers to the office every day. If you ask, Montse will give you a bus pass to use. There’s a bus stop right in front of the volunteer housing. I preferred walking to and from the PO because you get to walk the last bit of the Camino with the incoming pilgrims. It’s pretty cool. Also, there are several grocery stores along the way, so you can do your shopping on the way “home.” The group I volunteered with got along well and we would have often have communal meals at night. Another highlight of volunteering.I will certainly have more questions! Thank you!
Thank you Kasee. For many different reasons, I’ve made housing reservations at St. Martin Pinario but I certainly can understand the joy of walking with pilgrims on their way to the cathedral. I also hope to develop some relationships with the people I volunteer with… That would be a plus!Someone mentioned walking 40 minutes from the housing for volunteers to the office every day. If you ask, Montse will give you a bus pass to use. There’s a bus stop right in front of the volunteer housing. I preferred walking to and from the PO because you get to walk the last bit of the Camino with the incoming pilgrims. It’s pretty cool. Also, there are several grocery stores along the way, so you can do your shopping on the way “home.” The group I volunteered with got along well and we would have often have communal meals at night. Another highlight of volunteering.
Yup! We sure did! It was an amazing group.It sounds like Raphael! We all volunteered together, Kasee..
Yes, the handwritten one is probably the most accurate and the most correct Latin translation of your name. Whoever did the handwritten one was immensely knowledgeable of Latin names. I believe the Latin translation is still constantly reviewed and updated in the computer database. Ultreia pilgrim.
You can actually ask the permanent Pilgrims Office staff to access the computer database to either change or adjust the name translation, or use what you believe is your Latin name of Celestina. I have seen it done when I was a volunteer at the Pilgrims Office. Buen Camino.As I understand, the pilgrim has no longer any control over the latin version of his/her name? I am asking because I always asked for my latin name to be Celestina, because that is my chosen name for medieval living history that I do.
I am glad to hear that, thank you!You can actually ask the permanent Pilgrims Office staff to access the computer database to either change or adjust the name translation, or use what you believe is your Latin name of Celestina. I have seen it done when I was a volunteer at the Pilgrims Office. Buen Camino.
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