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How was your volunteering?
Fair point - my language was probably too strong. Thank you for pointing it out!- Takahiwai
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How was your volunteering?
Once again, let me reiterate that I simply stated my own opinion, and that I have the utmost respect and admiration for those who give up their time to volunteer. It hasn't escaped my notice that I've had not one comment of support or agreement, so I suppose I must just be an exception to the norm.- Takahiwai
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How was your volunteering?
In no way do I wish to disparage the people who give up their time to do this. Being an hospitalero/a is a time-consuming/emotionally-consuming activity. I respect and admire all those who do it.- Takahiwai
- Post #38
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How was your volunteering?
As I think I've said on more than one occasion, this is my own personal opinion, which I appreciate is not shared by everyone. A chacun son goût, as they say.- Takahiwai
- Post #37
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How was your volunteering?
a@Kirkie @dick bird @Flog I have not mastered the art of quoting, clearly. Why do I dislike the idea of live-in hospitaleros so much? I think it's because it seems rather like being nannied. Why on earth do adults need a nanny? I was lucky enough to do a wonderful first camino, and one of the...- Takahiwai
- Post #33
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How was your volunteering?
I totally agree. For that reason, Belorado will always have a special place in my heart! Hoping to revisit it for the first time in many a long year, at the end of February next year. I never actually worked at the municipal refugio in Hornillos del Camino, but I was great friends with the...- Takahiwai
- Post #21
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How was your volunteering?
I'm not a social worker - I'm a teacher (think there's an element of social work in there!). Learning how to deal with minor physical ailments is very easy, even if you're a bit squeamish! I think the 'being a shoulder to lean on' thing is amplified by the fact that sometimes you have to try to...- Takahiwai
- Post #20
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How was your volunteering?
I have to say, from a pilgrim viewpoint, that I detest the idea of live-in hospitaleros. I never came across them on any of my walks, but I see that they are quite common nowadays. I enjoyed my stint as an hospitalera, and I would volunteer again, but it's unclear to me whether there are still...- Takahiwai
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How was your volunteering?
I don't know what it's like nowadays, but back in 1999, I volunteered in the refugio in Belorado, which was run by the Swiss Confraternity, iirc. My day began quite early - going to the refugio and giving it a good clean, and also helping any stray pilgrims who, for one reason or another...- Takahiwai
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