I am so very glad you had a wonderful experience. I volunteered filling out compostelas in the Pilgrim Office for 2 weeks in 2018 and it was the experience of a lifetime. To my surprise, the Pilgrim Office staff who trained us said to spend as much time as needed with each pilgrim, and never to...
I volunteered in the Pilgrim Office in June 2018. A true honor, it was a wonderful experience and a great way to give back. I stayed at the Convento Santa Clara, private room with bedding and linens provided. Small shared kitchen, shared bathroom, and laundry onsite. Spartan but comfortable...
@Manicka - you are correct - the housing provided to ACC volunteers begins Monday afternoon, after you arrive at the Oficina del Peregrino with all your belongings. You’ll check out Monday morning two weeks later — you don’t work on that final Monday. So yes, you will need to find a place to...
Hi Jeff! I didn't need anything other than what I already had in my backpack from doing the Camino. The Oficina del Peregrino provides you with a volunteer T-shirt, but if you're volunteering at the end of your Camino, you might want to ship some extra clothes ahead to Ivar's place in Santiago...
Dear t2andreo -- Just want you to know what it was your wonderful post about volunteering in Santiago that inspired me to volunteer in the Oficina del Peregrino this past May, following my 2nd Camino Frances. Volunteering there was everything you said it would be, and more. I so appreciate you...
@josephmcclain — I volunteered at the Oficina del Peregrino for two weeks this past May. A fantastic experience! Such a tremendous honor to be the agent of welcome at this very symbolic moment in a pilgrim’s journey. I can’t wait to volunteer again one day. Enjoy!
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