Becoming a Albergue Host

[Rebecca Lehman]

Can anyone advise on the procedure to become an Albergue Host? I have a group of students who would like to travel to the Camino and walk to a destination and host an Albergue for a week or two. I came upon a group of students doing just that last year who were college students from Campus Crusade for Life. They were hosting an Albergue somewhere after Portmarin, but I cannot recall the name. Any help with this would be appreciated.

 

[scruffy1]

Sorry no, but I do know that there are any albergues with stong ties to Confraternities in America, England, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. I would say where-ever you live, start there. They are always looking for volunteers, 18 hours a day for people who don't mind long hours, public relations with a smile, dealing with emergancies of every type, cleaning toilets, and having a great experience!.

 

[2sassytravelers]

Try contacting a group called American Pilgrims on the Camino. They may be able to help you.

 

[Saint Mike II]

Are you talking about "volunteering" for a few days or taking on the full role of a hospitaria? The first maybe achievable, the second usually requires training with a qualified person. If you really observe an Albergue host at work it's no picnic, it's hard work usually undertaken for two weeks. Hope this helps. Buen Camino

 

[Rebecca Lehman]

Thanks all. I do know the hard work involved. American Pilgrims on the Camino requires that you have walked the Camino prior and have a training. I have walked (France 2015). However, the students I am bringing have not but will have by the time we reach our destination. Still trying to work out logistics to do this in May 2018.